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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3704955

OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC

Tax-exempt · NEWBURGH, IN 47630

Financials

$656K$587K2023$552K$616K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$551,690$616,437-$64,747$160,978$12,846$148,132
December 31, 2023990$655,767$587,014$68,753$221,185$8,306$212,879
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$75,582
of which government grants
$43,000
Program service revenue
$440,217
Investment income
$9,406
Net income from fundraising events
-$93
Other revenue
$26,485

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$332,609
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$359,591
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$31,441
Occupancy
$45,559
Travel
$9,259
Program services (functional)
$314,709
Management and general (functional)
$250,937
Fundraising (functional)
$50,791

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$221,185
Total assets, end of year
$160,978
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,846
Net assets, end of year
$148,132
Net assets without donor restrictions
$148,132
Gross receipts
$553,169
Employees
11
Volunteers
95
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
IN

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
KARYN C DEPRIESTPRESIDENT
Officer
40$75,603
SCOTT A DEPRIESTVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
AMY MILLERSECRETARY/TR
Officer
–$0
DAN GARRETTBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
KAREN MALONEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KARYN C DEPRIESTPRESIDENT
Officer
40$77,320
SCOTT A DEPRIESTVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
AMY MILLERSECRETARY/TR
Officer
–$0
DAN GARRETTBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
SUSAN SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1003 STATE ROUTE 662 W, NEWBURGH, IN 47630-1006
In care of
% KARYN DEPRIEST
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
621 S Cullen Avenue, Evansville IN 47715
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KARYN C DEPRIEST, 1003 SR 662 W, NEWBURGH, IN 47630
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Karyn DePriest, 621 S Cullen Avenue, Evansville IN 47715
Signed the 990
KARYN C DEPRIEST, PRESIDENT
Phone
(812) 490-9401
Return prepared by
LANCASTER SCHNAUTZ & WHITE LLP

Mission

OPTIMAL RHYTHMS IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM TO ACHIEVE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL, WHILE BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE FOR THEIR LIVES. WE PROVIDE AUTISM TRAINING TO EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, THERAPISTS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, CONGREGATIONS, FIRST RESPONDERS, ETC. VIA OUR SCHOOL, OUR CAMP, OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, AND OUR RESEARCH. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS CHALLENGED BY THEIR MOTOR AND COMMUNICATION DIFFERENCES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ACCESS ACADEMY THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL FOR AUTISTIC STUDENTS THE PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM WHO ARE NOT MAKING ADEQUATE ACADEMIC PROGRESS IN THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTING. STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH SPECIALLY-DESIGNED COST-EFFECTIVE SUPPORTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS THAT ALLOW ENROLLED AUTISTIC STUDENTS ACCESS TO AGE- APPROPRIATE LEARNING, WHILE DECREASING THEIR PROBLEMATIC BEHAVIORS. THE SCHOOL IS USED TO IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE RESEARCH TO HELP ESTABLISH A BEST PRACTICE MODEL.
    Expenses $256,113 · revenue $374,645
  • ACCESS FAMILY SUMMER INTENSIVES PROVIDE CAREGIVERS WITH CRUCIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP RELIABLE MULTI-MODAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PRACTICE PROVEN THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS. EACH FAMILY IS SUPPORTED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL JOURNEY, FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT.
    Expenses $1,004 · revenue $31,454
  • RETHINKING AUTISM CONFERENCE AND TRAININGS, EDUCATES MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THERAPISTS,EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS WHO ARE TASKED WITH CARING FOR CHILDRENAND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. THE TRAININGS PRESENT THE MOSTSCIENTIFIC AND RELEVANT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES ANDQUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM. THETRAINING MODELS HIGHLIGHT RESEARCH THAT HAS BEEN GATHERED IN OUR CLASSROOM,REPORTED BY AUTISTIC SELF-ADVOCATES, ALONG WITH OTHER RELATED RESEARCHHAPPENING AROUND THE WORLD. THE RESEARCH GATHERED AND PRESENTED IS USED TO HELP ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICES TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE THOSE IMPACTED BY SENSORY AND NEUROMOTOR DIFFERENCES IN AUTISM.
    Expenses $53,368 · revenue $34,118
  • RESEARCH
    Expenses $4,224

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
46-3704955
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$160,978
Income (IRS master file)
$553,169

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$551,690$616,437$160,978IRS
990December 2023$655,767$587,014$221,185XML
990December 2022$522,995$507,404$180,582IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Karyn DePriest
December 31, 2013≤ $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 46-3704955).

Questions about OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC

What is the EIN of OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC is 46-3704955.
Is OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPTIMAL RHYTHMS 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 OPTIMAL RHYTHMS 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 OPTIMAL RHYTHMS 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 OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KARYN C DEPRIEST.
Who are the officers and directors of OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,603 (KARYN C DEPRIEST, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does OPTIMAL RHYTHMS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $551,690, expenses of $616,437 and total assets of $160,978 at year end.

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