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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0835952

SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE

Also known as DAN M OBRIEN MBR

Tax-exempt · CHELMSFORD, MA 01824

Financials

$22K$12K2021$33K$21K2022$38K$24K2023$33K$34K2024$26K$25K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990-EZ$25,615$25,359$256$61,920–$61,920
March 31, 2025990-EZ$33,068$34,401-$1,333$61,664–$61,664
March 31, 2024990-EZ$38,055$23,563$14,492$62,997–$62,997
March 31, 2023990-EZ$32,738$21,199$11,539$48,505–$48,505
March 31, 2022990-EZ$22,175$11,934$10,241$36,966–$36,966
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,804
Membership dues
$1,140
Program service revenue
$2,550
Net income from fundraising events
$11,121

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$7,307
Occupancy
$5,632
Other expenses
$12,420
Program services (functional)
$14,267

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$61,664
Total assets, end of year
$61,920
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$61,920
Cash, savings and investments
$61,920
Gross receipts
$50,817

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID CREARPRESIDENT0.5$0
PETER KELLEYVICE PRESIDE0.5$0
DENISE GLIDDENTREASURER0.5$0
FRANK BRENNANTRUSTEE0.5$0
LENORE DELAINECLERK0.5$0
DARLEEN CHARLANDDIRECTOR0.5$0
BONNIE FONTESATHLETIC DIR0.5$0
SHERRY ST LOUISFUNDRAISING0.5$0
FAITH POLKTRUSTEE0.5$0
JENNIFER NORMANDDIRECTOR0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID CREARPRESIDENT0.5$0
PETER KELLEYVICE PRESIDE0.5$0
DENISE GLIDDENTREASURER0.5$0
MIKE GLIDDENADMINISTRATI0.5$0
LENORE DELAINECLEARK0.5$0
DARLEEN CHARLANDDIRECTOR0.5$0
BONNIE FONTESATHLETIC DIR0.5$0
SHERRY ST LOUISFUNDRAISING0.5$0
JENNIFER NORMANDDIRECTOR0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID CREARPRESIDENT0.5$0
PETER KELLEYVICE PRESIDE0.5$0
DARLENE GOSSEMENTTREASURER1$0
MIKE GLIDDENADMINISTRATI0.5$0
LISA MOORESOCIAL DIREC0.5$0
DARLEEN CHARLANDDIRECTOR0.5$0
CHARLES SOILESATHLETIC DIR0.5$0
JOSEPHINE DWIGHTFUNDRAISING0.5$0
JENNIFER NORMANDDIRECTOR0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID CREARPRESIDENT0.5$0
PETER KELLEYVICE PRESIDE0.5$0
DARLENE GOSSEMENTTREASURER1$0
MIKE GLIDDENADMINISTRATI0.5$0
LISA MOORESOCIAL DIREC0.5$0
DARLEEN CHARLANDDIRECTOR0.5$0
CHARLES SOILESATHLETIC DIR0.5$0
JOSEPHINE DWIGHTFUNDRAISING0.5$0
JENNIFER NORMANDDIRECTOR0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2022: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID CREARPRESIDENT0.25$0
PETER KELLEYVICE PRESIDE0.25$0
DARLENE GOSSEMENTTREASURER0.5$0
MIKE GLIDDENADMINISTRATI0.25$0
LISA MOORESOCIAL DIREC0.25$0
DARLEEN CHARLANDDIRECTOR0.25$0
CHARLES SOILESATHLETIC DIR0.25$0
JOSEPHINE DWIGHTFUNDRAISING0.25$0
JENNIFER NORMANDDIRECTOR0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
270 LITTLETON RD TRLR 58, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-3323
In care of
% DAVID CREAR
Signed the 990-EZ
SHERRY ST LOUIS, FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
Phone
(978) 601-8940
Return prepared by
CAIN BOURRET JARRY & CRESSMAN LLC

Mission

SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE INC., (STEP) EXISTS TO FACILITATE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, SPORTING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO INSTILL IN THEM CONFIDENCE AND SELF- ESTEEM. THESE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUSIVE TO THEIR SIBLINGS AND FAMILIES AND ARE INTENDED TO TEACH EVERYONE THAT THERE ARE NO BOUNDARIES ON WHAT THOSE WITH DISABILITIES CAN DO OR ACHIEVE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR AS WELL AS THOSE IN GROUP HOMES, PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. NO ONE WILL BE REFUSED SERVICES BECAUSE OF THEIR RACE, RELIGION, SEX, CULTURE, NATIONALITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN OR FINANCIAL ABILITY.

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THESE EXPENSES ARE THOSE DIRECTLY INCURRED IN RUNNING THE VARIOUS SPORTING AND SOCIAL EVENTS, SUCH AS THE BIKE RUNS, BOWLATHONS, DANCES AND VARIOUS SOCIAL EVENTS. THESE COSTS ALSO INCLUDE THE SPORTING GEAR, EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING NECESSARY FOR THE SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS TO COMPETE SAFELY.
    Expenses $9,721
  • BANQUET AND APPRECIATION NIGHT EXPENSES TO RECOGNIZE PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS.
    Expenses $4,546

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
45-0835952
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$61,920
Income (IRS master file)
$50,817

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$25,615$25,359$61,920XML
990-EZMarch 2025$33,068$34,401$61,664XML
990-EZMarch 2024$38,055$23,563$62,997XML
990-EZMarch 2023$32,738$21,199$48,505XML
990-EZMarch 2022$22,175$11,934$36,966XML
990-EZMarch 2021–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2020–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2019–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-0835952).

Questions about SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE

What is the EIN of SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE is 45-0835952.
Is SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $25,615, expenses of $25,359 and total assets of $61,920 at year end.

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