Nonprofit · EIN 46-1199298
TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $257,880 | $306,611 | -$48,731 | $328,114 | $1,285 | $326,829 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $107,432
- Program service revenue
- $150,388
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $60
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,883
- Other salaries and wages
- $137,148
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $219,517
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,782
- Occupancy
- $16,665
- Travel
- $5,282
- Depreciation
- $994
- Program services (functional)
- $178,253
- Management and general (functional)
- $108,420
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,938
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $376,353
- Total assets, end of year
- $328,114
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,285
- Net assets, end of year
- $326,829
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $326,829
- Gross receipts
- $257,880
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEN CARVAJAL | SECRETARY/SR EDUCATIONAL D Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $65,882 |
| SIPI BHANDARI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBIN KOO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LAURA SEDLOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR PIRAYE YURTTAS BEIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENNY HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TETYANA TISCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JANE HEGELMAN FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 130 E 16TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10003-3503
- In care of
- % JANE RACOOSIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 130 East 16th Street, New York NY 10003
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER CARVAJAL, 130 EAST 16TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10003
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Jane Racoosin, 114 Pierrepont St, New York NY 11201
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER CARVAJAL, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (212) 228-5679
- Return prepared by
- GILWEE GROUP PLC
Mission
TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE (TBS) IS A NONPROFIT BASED IN NYC WHICH AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL COMMUNITIES, TBS WORKS WITH STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND POLICYMAKERS TO ADVANCE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE BEST PRACTICES WHICH ARE MORE PLAYFUL, EFFECTIVE, ENGAGING AND EQUITABLE. TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE IS UNLOCKING THE EDUCATIONAL MINDSET, ENGAGING FAMILIES THROUGH THE OPPORTUNITY OF PLAY, AND HELPING CHILDREN THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.
Program accomplishments
- CONSULTING AND PARTNERSHIPS - OUR PARTNERSHIPS AND CONSULTING WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND CENTERS INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND ON-GOING COLLABORATIONS WITH TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN EXPLORING AND IMPLEMENTING PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES. OUR CONSULTANTS HELP EDUCATORS UNDERSTAND EMERGENT CURRICULUM, CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT DESIGN, THE INCORPORATION OF FOUND AND NATURAL MATERIALS, AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.Expenses $58,941 · grants $3,000 · revenue $135,294
- MATERIALS CENTER - THE MATERIALS CENTER IS A PUBLIC COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE CREATIVE REUSE OF MATERIALS THAT WOULD NORMALLY BE DISCARDED. WE COLLECT A VARIETY OF "FOUND AND NATURAL MATERIALS, AND OFFER THEM TO EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES.Expenses $119,312 · revenue $15,154
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1199298
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $328,114
- Income (IRS master file)
- $257,880
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $270,843 | $278,956 | $376,353 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $148,974 | $276,652 | $398,493 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Jane Racoosin | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE INC
- What is the EIN of TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE INC is 46-1199298.
- Is TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE 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 TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE 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 TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE 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 TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNIFER CARVAJAL.
- Who are the officers and directors of TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,882 (JEN CARVAJAL, SECRETARY/SR EDUCATIONAL D).
- How much revenue does TEACHING BEYOND THE SQUARE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $257,880, expenses of $306,611 and total assets of $328,114 at year end.
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