Nonprofit · EIN 46-2644676
GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $239,781 | $253,665 | -$13,884 | $136,181 | $142,903 | -$6,722 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $206,188 | $213,601 | -$7,413 | $154,010 | $146,848 | $7,162 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $154,490
- of which government grants
- $137,204
- Membership dues
- $2,955
- Program service revenue
- $84,920
- Investment income
- $371
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $495
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,302
- Other salaries and wages
- $72,830
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $128,761
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,954
- Occupancy
- $44,723
- Program services (functional)
- $253,665
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $154,010
- Total assets, end of year
- $136,181
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $142,903
- Net assets, end of year
- -$6,722
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$6,722
- Gross unrelated business income
- $371
- Gross receipts
- $239,781
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starri Hedges | Officer Officer, Highest-paid employee | 45 | $40,833 |
| Kai Joy | Officer Officer | 6 | $5,469 |
| Nate Dvorak | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Maurine Stenwick | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Anne Ness | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joy Durish-Strand | Chairperson/President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tonya Skorich | Vice-President Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starri Hedges | Officer-Key Employee Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 45 | $40,000 |
| Kai Joy | Officer Officer | 10 | $10,691 |
| Nate Dvorak | Treasurer Officer | 1.2 | $0 |
| Maurine Stenwick | Board Member Officer | 0.7 | $0 |
| Dr Anne Ness | Secretary Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| Joy Durish-Strand | Chairperson/President Officer | 1.2 | $0 |
| Tonya Skorich | Vice-President Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Riva Garcia | Officer Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3023 RANDOLPH ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418-1824
- In care of
- % STARRI HEDGES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STARRI HEDGES, 3212 23RD AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
- Signed the 990
- Starri Hedges, Officer-Key Employee
- Phone
- (612) 823-0154
- Website
- www.gaiademocratic.org
Mission
K-12 Education
Program accomplishments
- Provide private school education for grades K-12Expenses $110,449 · grants $495 · revenue $105,685
- Outreach and educational services for homeless and at risk youthExpenses $143,216 · revenue $134,000
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2644676
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $136,181
- Income (IRS master file)
- $239,781
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $239,781 | $253,665 | $136,181 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $206,188 | $213,601 | $154,010 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 46-2644676).
Questions about GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL is 46-2644676.
- Is GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL 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 GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STARRI HEDGES.
- Who are the officers and directors of GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,833 (Starri Hedges, Officer).
- How much revenue does GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $239,781, expenses of $253,665 and total assets of $136,181 at year end.
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