Nonprofit · EIN 47-5085159
LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING
Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $507,040 | $545,053 | -$38,013 | $81,501 | $162,672 | -$81,171 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $192,567 | $239,263 | -$46,696 | $51,606 | $94,764 | -$43,158 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $271,939 | $305,288 | -$33,349 | $89,099 | $85,152 | $3,947 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,149
- of which government grants
- $40,000
- Program service revenue
- $459,815
- Investment income
- $76
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $59,051
- Other salaries and wages
- $225,043
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $320,254
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $40
- Accounting fees
- $5,358
- Occupancy
- $72,278
- Travel
- $1,844
- Depreciation
- $17,233
- Program services (functional)
- $497,582
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,996
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,475
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $51,606
- Total assets, end of year
- $81,501
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $162,672
- Net assets, end of year
- -$81,171
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $60,854
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$85,880
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,709
- Gross receipts
- $507,040
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davetta Chambers | Executive Dir. Officer | 35 | $57,331 | $1,791 |
| Michelle Chambers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Mack | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Misti Meehan | Sec'ty/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Konrad Uberg | Board Attorney Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Meagon Chambers | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Chambers | Voting Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| India Woods | Voting Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davetta Chambers | Executive Dir. | 35 | $11,800 |
| Michelle Chambers | President | 10 | $0 |
| Kimberly Mack | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Misti Meehan | Sec'ty/Treas | 0.25 | $0 |
| Konrad Uberg | Board Attorney | 0.25 | $0 |
| Meagon Chambers | Director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dave Chambers | Voting Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| India Woods | Voting Member | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davetta Chambers | Sitting Member Officer | 35 | $81,462 |
| Michelle Chambers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Carolyn Moore | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Misti Meehan | Sec'ty/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Konrad Uberg | Board Attorney Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Meagon Chambers | Voting member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dave Chambers | Voting Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| India Woods | Voting Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2306 N CLINTON ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805-3241
- In care of
- % DAVETTA DUNBAR
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 2306 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne IN 46805
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michelle Chambers, 2306 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Signed the 990
- Davetta Chambers, Executive Director
- Phone
- (260) 755-0266
- Return prepared by
- Targeted Services PC
Mission
Our mission is to prepare the children of our community for the road ahead. We take a whole-child approach that blends personalized care plans with physical play, social development, and academic readiness.
Program accomplishments
- At Little Thinkers School of Early Learning, we acknowledge the vast difference between a largescale childcare operation and a small, personal, and immersive Fort Wayne childcare culture. We intentionally maintain smaller group sizes to create environments tailored to the needs of our childrenwhere their comfort, safety, and development remain at the forefront. Our facility operates under constant security surveillance to ensure a secure space for every child. Being locally owned and operated, we are able to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of bothour children and the greater community. This was especially evident during the pandemic, when Little Thinkers remained open to support essential workers with a safe, nurturing, and dependable environment. Little Thinkers School of Early Learning served 120 children during the 2024 school year. Please see Schedule O.Expenses $497,582
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5085159
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $81,501
- Income (IRS master file)
- $507,040
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $507,040 | $545,053 | $81,501 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $192,567 | $239,263 | $51,606 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $271,939 | $305,288 | $89,099 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $285,568 | $259,559 | $126,447 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 | 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 47-5085159).
Questions about LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING
- What is the EIN of LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING is 47-5085159.
- Is LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING 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 LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING 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 LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING 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 LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Michelle Chambers.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,331 (Davetta Chambers, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LITTLE THINKERS SCHOOL OF EARLY LEARNING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $507,040, expenses of $545,053 and total assets of $81,501 at year end.
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