Nonprofit · EIN 46-5572398
ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75244
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,959,062 | $1,870,569 | $88,493 | $1,542,396 | $1,357,814 | $184,582 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,490,774 | $1,778,147 | -$287,373 | $1,451,248 | $1,355,159 | $96,089 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,646,548 | $1,744,201 | -$97,653 | $1,678,388 | $1,340,354 | $338,034 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $537,850
- Membership dues
- $4,500
- Program service revenue
- $1,410,033
- Investment income
- $14
- Royalties
- $6,033
- Net rental income
- -$2,893
- Net income from fundraising events
- $575
- Net income from gaming
- $7,450
- Other revenue
- $11,165
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,772
- Other salaries and wages
- $871,324
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,122,863
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $259,301
- Travel
- $25,333
- Depreciation
- $32,797
- Program services (functional)
- $1,509,634
- Management and general (functional)
- $217,786
- Fundraising (functional)
- $143,149
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,451,248
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,542,396
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,357,814
- Net assets, end of year
- $184,582
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $98,391
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $72,251
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $112,331
- Gross receipts
- $2,062,246
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 98
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Stephens | Pres & Exec Dir Officer | 60 | $75,332 | $12,244 |
| Ashley Deaver | Secretary Officer | 40 | $69,873 | $6,006 |
| Louis N Buddy Lee | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Keckeisen | Finance Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Winkler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PV Suri Suryanarayana | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan JJ Lyphout | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Foley | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Toby Mongan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Calley Fletcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rekha Suryanarayana | Finance Dir Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Stephens | Pres & Exec Dir Officer | 60 | $76,815 | $7,579 |
| Ashley Deaver | Secretary Officer | 40 | $63,692 | $4,485 |
| Rekha Suryanarayana | Treas/VP Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis N Buddy Lee | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Keckeisen | Finance Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Winkler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PV Suri Suryanarayana | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan JJ Lyphout | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Foley | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharilyn Getz | Recording Sec Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Calley Fletcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Stephens | Pres & Exec Dir Officer | 60 | $81,750 | $3,126 |
| Ashley Deaver | Secretary Officer | 40 | $61,115 | $3,126 |
| Rekha Suryanarayana | Chair/Treas/VP Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis N Buddy Lee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Keckeisen | Finance Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Winkler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Foley | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharilyn Getz | Recording Sec Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13617 NEUTRON RD, DALLAS, TX 75244-4411
- In care of
- % REKHA SURYANARAYANA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Angela Stephens, 13617 Neutron Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75244
- Signed the 990
- Angela Stephens, Executive Director
- Phone
- (972) 239-8100
- Website
- www.itsasensoryworld.org
- Return prepared by
- CMRosen LLC
Mission
We serve children with special needs and their families with customized, sensory-based programs to maximize developmental potential leading to independence and inclusion.
Program accomplishments
- Education - In 2024-2025, the academy program served 51 students and successfully transitioned 11 students to schools or programs of their choice. Students went on 65 field trips, designed to provide real-world experiences that help bridge classroom learning with practical applications. Additionally, 12 new families were welcomed to the next academic year.Expenses $1,055,623 · revenue $1,116,643
- Recreation - In 20242025, It's a Sensory World operated seasonal recreation camps serving children and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Summer Camp served 121 unduplicated campers across 8 weeks of camp, with an average weekly attendance of 84 and which included 139 community field trips providing real-world opportunities to practice communication, regulation, social interaction, and safety skills. Spring Break Camp and Winter Break Camp provided additional structured programming during school holidays. Participants engaged in sensory-informed recreation, social development activities, community outings, creative arts, movement experiences, and life skills practice designed to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, peer connection, and confidence in a safe environment tailored to high support needs. ISW also continued expanding community access by bringing its Sensory Bus to off-site events and hosted its inclusive "Boo Bash" trunk-or-treat celebration.Expenses $454,011 · revenue $293,390
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-5572398
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,542,396
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,062,246
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,959,062 | $1,870,569 | $1,542,396 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $1,490,774 | $1,778,147 | $1,451,248 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $1,646,548 | $1,744,201 | $1,678,388 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2022 | $1,612,298 | $1,502,125 | $1,303,748 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 46-5572398).
Questions about ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC
- What is the EIN of ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC is 46-5572398.
- Is ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ITS A SENSORY WORLD 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 ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC 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 ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC 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 ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Angela Stephens.
- Who are the officers and directors of ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,332 (Angela Stephens, Pres & Exec Dir).
- How much revenue does ITS A SENSORY WORLD INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,959,062, expenses of $1,870,569 and total assets of $1,542,396 at year end.
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