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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4592640

SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC

Also known as SPI SPOT

Tax-exempt · MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050

Financials

$139K$176K2023$131K$175K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$131,287$174,537-$43,250$586,558$0$586,558
December 31, 2023990$138,818$176,485-$37,667$629,808$0$629,808
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$90,627
Program service revenue
$40,367
Investment income
$59
Other revenue
$234

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$46,800
Other salaries and wages
$68,435
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$124,274
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,835
Occupancy
$2,084
Travel
$353
Depreciation
$16,919
Program services (functional)
$132,525
Management and general (functional)
$35,102
Fundraising (functional)
$6,910

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$629,808
Total assets, end of year
$586,558
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$586,558
Land, buildings and equipment
$419,221
Net assets without donor restrictions
$585,656
Net assets with donor restrictions
$902
Gross receipts
$131,287
Employees
16
Volunteers
60
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
OH

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEPHANIE CALONDISEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
30$46,800
KATHY BARTLEBAUGHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
CARMEN DIXONVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
GORDON GANTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSH LAMBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL MCNEALBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT PATTERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATIE SHERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIGUEL THOMPSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEPHANIE CALONDISEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
30$46,020
KATHY BARTLEBAUGHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
GORDON GANTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSH LAMBERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL MCNEALBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT PATTERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATIE SHERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIGUEL THOMPSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
400 S MAIN ST, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050-4128
In care of
% STEPHANIE CALONDIS
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
227 S MAIN STREET, MOUNT VERNON OH 43050
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MIGUEL THOMPSON, 400 S MAIN STREET, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
RACHEL GARCIA, 227 S MAIN STREET, MOUNT VERNON OH 43050
Signed the 990
STEPHANIE CALONDIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(740) 501-7616
Return prepared by
WILGING ROUSH & PARSONS CPAS

Mission

THE MISSION OF SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY BY BRINGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN INTERACTION THROUGH PLAY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SPI OPERATES A COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RECREATION CENTER WHERE FAMILIES CAN DROP IN FOR PLAY-BASED LEARNING TOGETHER DESCRIBED AS DISCOVERY PLAY; THE ACTIVITIES ARE PRESENTED THROUGH THE LENSES OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATH. APPROXIMATELY 7,091 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THIS INITIATIVE.
    Expenses $116,145 · revenue $34,177
  • SPI FACILITATED MULTIPLE SESSIONS OF SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS AT OUTDOOR VENUES THROUGHOUT JUNE AND JULY, AND IN THE WINTER LED AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SALVATION ARMY THROUGH A WEEKLY INITIATIVE CALL CLUB CODE. SPI DESIGNS ENGAGING TABLETOP ACTIVITIES, GAMES, AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR EXHIBITION AND ENGAGEMENT AT COMMUNITY FESTIVALS AND EVENTS. THE APPLICATION OF SPI STAFF TIME AND RESOURCES TOWARD THESE EFFORTS SUPPORTS BROADER COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES AND ADDRESSES ITS INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITY TO COLLABORATE WITH GOVERNMENT PARTNERS, OTHER AREA NON-PROFITS AND LOCAL BUSINESS. PARTICIPATION INCLUDED 1,010 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND 820 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $16,380 · revenue $6,190

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-4592640
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$586,558
Income (IRS master file)
$131,287

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$131,287$174,537$586,558XML
990December 2023$138,818$176,485$629,808XML
990December 2022$163,918$165,808$667,475IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: RACHEL GARCIA
June 30, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-4592640).

Questions about SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC

What is the EIN of SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC is 45-4592640.
Is SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC 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 SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MIGUEL THOMPSON.
Who are the officers and directors of SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,800 (STEPHANIE CALONDIS, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $131,287, expenses of $174,537 and total assets of $586,558 at year end.

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