Nonprofit · EIN 47-4997229
NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
Also known as CREA
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94618
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $897,269 | $721,266 | $176,003 | $3,357,607 | $43,733 | $3,313,874 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $918,007 | $553,854 | $364,153 | $2,927,090 | $66,867 | $2,860,223 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $685,490 | $486,490 | $199,000 | $2,467,010 | $52,563 | $2,414,447 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $824,209
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $73,060
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$140
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $27,987
- Other salaries and wages
- $368,014
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $492,716
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,067
- Accounting fees
- $3,530
- Occupancy
- $29,878
- Travel
- $12,001
- Depreciation
- $35,771
- Program services (functional)
- $660,522
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,622
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,122
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,927,090
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,357,607
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $43,733
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,313,874
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $584,352
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,281,735
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,834,007
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,479,867
- Gross receipts
- $908,485
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE CHACKERIAN | EXEC DIR, PR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 |
| JOHN WESTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MAREN BOOTHBY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TESSA GUNTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| GAY SU PINNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JIM MANHEIMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| STEVE MERRITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| CHRISTY NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT HAGG | PRESIDENT,CH Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MAREN BOOTHBY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| STEVE MERRITT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JOHN WESTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CHACKERIAN | ESECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $0 |
| TESSA GUNTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| GAY SU PINNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES MANHEIMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT HAGG | PRESIDENT,CH Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| STEVE MERRITT | TREASURER AO Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MAREN BOOTHBY | SECRETARY AO Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TESSA GUNTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| KATHRYN RUDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| ANN JAMES | SECRETARY TO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN WESTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CHACKERIAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5824 CLOVER DR, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1623
- In care of
- % MICHELLE BITTMAN CHACKERIAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 5824 Clover Drive, Oakland CA 94618
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHELLE CHACKERIAN, 5824 CLOVER DR, OAKLAND, CA 94618
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Michelle Chackerian, 5824 Clover Drive, Oakland CA 94618
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE CHACKERIAN, EXEC DIR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (510) 551-8471
- Website
- nicaresourcecenter.org
- Return prepared by
- MARJTAX INCORPORATED
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-4997229 or by the name NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
CREA ELEVATES RURAL NICARAGUANS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH LITERACY AND LEARNING
Program accomplishments
- ACADEMIC SUCCESS THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH CRITICAL, INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE IN THEIR LEARNING, COMPLETE SCHOOL, AND PREPARE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.Expenses $254,467
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH OF ADOLESCENTS AS THEY STRIVE TO REACH THEIR GOALS WHILE CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.Expenses $203,661
- LIBRARY SERVICES THE LIBRARY SERVICES PROGRAM BRINGS BOOKS TO YOUNG LEARNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH FUNDAMENTAL LITERACY SKILLS, PROMOTE READING PROFICIENCY, INSPIRE CRITICAL THINKING, AND FOSTER A JOY OF READING AND LIFELONG LEARNING. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS AN EDUCATION-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION, CREA LIVES OUT ITS MISSION IS BY OFFERING CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF. WE SUPPORT ONGOING EDUCATION, ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES, AND TRAININGS AROUND TEACHING AND LEARNING ON AN ONGOING BASIS.Expenses $230,383 · grants $27,987
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4997229
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,357,607
- Income (IRS master file)
- $908,485
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $897,269 | $721,266 | $3,357,607 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $918,007 | $553,854 | $2,927,090 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $685,490 | $486,490 | $2,467,010 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,039,414 | $500,017 | $2,130,657 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Michelle Chackerian | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $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 47-4997229).
Questions about NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER
- What is the EIN of NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER is 47-4997229.
- Is NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE 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 NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHELLE CHACKERIAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NICARAGUAN EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $897,269, expenses of $721,266 and total assets of $3,357,607 at year end.
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