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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2150531

PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80210

Financials

$374K$329K2023$375K$378K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$375,367$378,489-$3,122$292,742$37,041$255,701
July 31, 2024990$373,976$329,065$44,911$293,432$34,609$258,823
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,106
Program service revenue
$314,606
Investment income
$15,500
Net income from fundraising events
$31,155
Other revenue
$31,155

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$98,775
Other salaries and wages
$192,402
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$291,177
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,200
Occupancy
$37,500
Depreciation
$12,713
Program services (functional)
$343,334
Management and general (functional)
$35,155

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$293,432
Total assets, end of year
$292,742
Total liabilities, end of year
$37,041
Net assets, end of year
$255,701
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,814
Gross receipts
$375,367
Employees
17
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
CO

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL SCHMITTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$58,167
TAMI STAUTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
17$23,573
ANN DYRSTENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
17$17,035
KERRI VAN EPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
KIM VANDE GRIENDSECRETARY
Trustee or director
10$0
MACY KIMTREASURER
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL SCHMITTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$54,227
TAMI STAUTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
17$21,528
ANN DYRSTENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
17$16,671
KIM VANDE GRIENDSECRETARY
Trustee or director
10$0
MACY KIMTREASURER
Trustee or director
10$0
KERRI VAN EPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1601 S CLARKSON ST, DENVER, CO 80210-2703
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KERRI VAN EPS, 4120 S YATES WAY, DENVER, CO 80236
Signed the 990
KERRI VAN EPS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(303) 282-7722
Return prepared by
HANSON & CO CPAS

Mission

PLATT PARK CHILDREN'S CENTER IS A CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL REACHING INTO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE LOVE OF CHRIST. PPCC PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATION IN A SAFE, LOVING, PLAY-BASED ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF TWO AND A HALF AND SIX.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES SUCCESSFUL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS ONE FOCUSING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD, PARTICULARLY THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE NEEDS. PPCC ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH GUIDED DISCOVERY AND HANDS-ON LEARNING IN A PLAY-BASED ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH PLAY, CHILDREN LEARN TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, EXPLORE THEIR SURROUNDINGS AND ASK MEANINGFUL QUESTIONS. PLAY-BASED LEARNING FOCUSES ON THE PROCESS NOT THE PRODUCT, ENRICHING A CHILD'S FEELINGS OF SUCCESS AND HIS LOVE OF LEARNING.HAVING EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WHO WORK IN COLLABORATION PROVIDES A SAFE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING. OPEN AND HONEST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STAFF MEMBERS AND PARENTS HELPS TO ENHANCE A CHILD'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE. PPCC TEACHERS PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND A WIDE VARIETY OF MATERIALS WITH WHICH CHILDREN CAN PLAY AND EXPERIMENT. TEACHERS AID THE LEARNING PROCESS BY ASKING QUESTIONS, SETTING GOALS, AND MODELING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR.
    Expenses $343,334 · revenue $375,367
  • JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN AT PPCC SERVES CHILDREN DESIRING AN EXTRA YEAR OF PRESCHOOL AND/OR THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO THRIVE IN AN ACCELERATED PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM. FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY BE AGE-APPROPRIATE FOR KINDERGARTEN BUT NEED THE GIFT OF TIME TO FURTHER ENHANCE THEIR KINDERGARTEN READINESS SKILLS, BOTH DEVELOPMENTALLY AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONALLY, PLATT PARK CHILDREN'S CENTER OFFERS AN ALL NEW JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM. IT IS RECOMMENDED CHILDREN BE 4 1/2 YEARS OLD BY OCTOBER 1 TO PARTICIPATE.PPCC'S GOAL WITHIN THE JR. KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND RAISE THE READINESS SKILLS OF EACH CHILD TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. WE PROVIDE A STRONG LEARNING FOUNDATION, WHERE THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF KIDS ARE MET IN A NURTURING AND PLAY BASED ENVIRONMENT.

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-2150531
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$292,742
Income (IRS master file)
$375,367

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$375,367$378,489$292,742XML
990July 2024$373,976$329,065$293,432XML
990July 2023$391,250$296,769$246,032IRS
990July 2022$286,572$304,980$147,832IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 46-2150531).

Questions about PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER

What is the EIN of PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER is 46-2150531.
Is PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER 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 PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names KERRI VAN EPS.
Who are the officers and directors of PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,167 (CHERYL SCHMITT, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PLATT PARK CHILDRENS CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $375,367, expenses of $378,489 and total assets of $292,742 at year end.

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