Nonprofit · EIN 48-0825628
DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · TOPEKA, KS 66604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $154,463 | $143,096 | $11,367 | $82,099 | $0 | $82,099 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $139,248 | $131,731 | $7,517 | $95,117 | $0 | $95,117 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $149,776 | $120,012 | $29,764 | $87,600 | $0 | $87,600 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,616
- Program service revenue
- $150,399
- Investment income
- $676
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$915
- Other revenue
- $687
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,375
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $39,599
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $83,539
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,565
- Occupancy
- $17,114
- Printing, publications and postage
- $735
- Other expenses
- $37,768
- Program services (functional)
- $143,096
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $95,117
- Total assets, end of year
- $82,099
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,099
- Cash, savings and investments
- $65,090
- Land and buildings
- $11,811
- Gross receipts
- $155,378
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY BRENNAN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $39,599 |
| AMANDA GRODIE LYDICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| PETER LEONHARD | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL LEONHARD | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| LACEE SANDGREN | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY CARSON DASSINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ZACK HILL | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| LESLIE GORDON | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| TONY GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| LARRY PARKS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC SCHLARMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY BRENNAN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $39,599 |
| AMANDA GRODIE | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF BERGMAN | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL LEONHARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| ADRIAN WAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY EPP | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ERIN GOLIGHTLY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| LAUREN FICHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DARREN YOUNKER | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| SARAH DAVIS | FUNDRAISING CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY BRENNAN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $34,907 |
| AMANDA GRODIE | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF BERGMAN | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL LEONHARD | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| ADRIAN WAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY EPP | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| ERIN GOLIGHTLY | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| LAUREN FICHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| DARREN YOUNKER | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| SARAH DAVIS | FUNDRAISING CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1701 SW COLLINS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66604-3218
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CATHARINE BRENNAN, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (785) 234-6746
- Return prepared by
- SWINDOLL JANZEN HAWK & LOYD LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO USE THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY TO GUIDE YOUNG CHILDREN IN THEIR LOVE OF LEARNING IN ORDER TO FACILITATE A CONFIDENT TRANSITION TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- MAXIMUM EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT FOR TYPICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS OF AGE. REFERRING ELIGIBLE CHILDREN TO PRESCHOOL INTERVENTION PROJECT AND LIKE PROGRAMS. SUPPORTING PARENTS IN THEIR PARENTING AND UNDERSTANDING OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $143,096 · grants $1,375
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-0825628
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $82,099
- Income (IRS master file)
- $155,378
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | July 2025 | $154,463 | $143,096 | $82,099 | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2024 | $139,248 | $131,731 | $95,117 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2023 | $149,776 | $120,012 | $87,600 | XML |
| 990-T | July 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 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 48-0825628).
Questions about DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION is 48-0825628.
- Is DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 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 DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 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 DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,599 (CATHY BRENNAN, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DISCOVERY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $154,463, expenses of $143,096 and total assets of $82,099 at year end.
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