Nonprofit · EIN 47-2471565
GROWING CURIOSITY
Also known as BREANA J SYLVESTER PHD MBR
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78753
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $194,817 | $193,095 | $1,722 | $20,560 | $2,083 | $18,477 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $163,117 | $194,313 | -$31,196 | $12,771 | $2,360 | $10,411 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,300
- Program service revenue
- $179,037
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,440
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $40
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,096
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $138,692
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,535
- Occupancy
- $2,638
- Other expenses
- $50,230
- Program services (functional)
- $163,746
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,771
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,560
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,083
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,477
- Cash, savings and investments
- $8,295
- Gross receipts
- $194,817
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREANA SYLVESTER | SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $6,096 |
| JESSICA GREER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAINI BROERS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| TASHA BOWSER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| ALISHA TYSOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREANA SYLVESTER | SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $33,179 |
| JESSICA GREER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| REBEKAH GALLOWAY | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA ANNALORA | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ABBEY PELOSI | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINA CIENFUEGO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9000 GEORGIAN DR, AUSTIN, TX 78753-5135
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 9000 Georgian Drive, Austin TX 78753
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Breana Sylvester, 9000 Georgian Drive, Austin TX 78753
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BREANA SYLVESTER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (512) 243-6924
- Website
- www.growingcuriosity.org
- Return prepared by
- AVENSON HAMANN CPAS LLP
Mission
THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE QUALITY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WITH A FOCUS ON PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, ANTI-BIAS EDUCATION, AND AN APPRECIATION FOR NATURE.
Program accomplishments
- GROWING CURIOSITY IS A MONTESSORI PROGRAM FOR AGES 3-6 WHERE CHILDREN HAVE OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR HELPING TO CARE FOR THE SCHOOL GARDENS, EQUIPMENT, CLASSROOM, AND OF COURSE, TO CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. THE CURRICULUM PREPARES CHILDREN FOR LATER SCHOOL AND LIFE.Expenses $163,746
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2471565
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,560
- Income (IRS master file)
- $194,817
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $194,817 | $193,095 | $20,560 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $163,117 | $194,313 | $12,771 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Breana Sylvester | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Breana Sylvester | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 47-2471565).
Questions about GROWING CURIOSITY
- What is the EIN of GROWING CURIOSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GROWING CURIOSITY is 47-2471565.
- Is GROWING CURIOSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to GROWING CURIOSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GROWING CURIOSITY 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 GROWING CURIOSITY 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 GROWING CURIOSITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GROWING CURIOSITY?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Breana Sylvester.
- Who are the officers and directors of GROWING CURIOSITY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,096 (BREANA SYLVESTER, SCHOOL DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GROWING CURIOSITY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $194,817, expenses of $193,095 and total assets of $20,560 at year end.
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