Nonprofit · EIN 48-0909052
CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · TOPEKA, KS 66606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,528,711 | $4,498,140 | $1,030,571 | $9,269,584 | $893,317 | $8,376,267 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,650,859 | $4,420,702 | $2,230,157 | $8,283,540 | $900,915 | $7,382,625 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,448,429 | $4,173,164 | $275,265 | $6,023,998 | $880,034 | $5,143,964 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $810,058
- of which government grants
- $26,082
- Program service revenue
- $4,675,225
- Investment income
- $45,626
- Net rental income
- -$5,486
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,288
- Other revenue
- -$2,198
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $363,245
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,240
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,581,425
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,946,157
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,223
- Occupancy
- $246,562
- Depreciation
- $261,960
- Program services (functional)
- $3,780,142
- Management and general (functional)
- $717,998
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,283,540
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,269,584
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $893,317
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,376,267
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,969,864
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,476,900
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $899,367
- Gross receipts
- $5,542,025
- Employees
- 142
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melody Congdon | Head of School Officer | 40 | $102,500 | $2,740 |
| Paul Carr | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Linton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessie Pickrell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Sterling | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Helms | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Kuder | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Habiger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennie Miller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Borchers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melody Congdon | Head of School Officer | 45 | $97,500 | $2,532 |
| Andrew Linton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Kuder | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessie Pickrell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Sterling | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Borchers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Helms | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Bucholtz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Carr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Habiger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melody Congdon | Head of School Officer | 45 | $92,502 | $2,432 |
| Kim Borchers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Habiger | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Helms | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Kuder | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Sterling | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Bucholtz | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Davidson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Freund | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Linton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 635 SW CLAY ST, TOPEKA, KS 66606-1431
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Melody Congdon, 635 SW Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66606
- Signed the 990
- Paul Carr, President
- Phone
- (785) 232-3878
- Website
- www.cpls.org
- Return prepared by
- Wendling Noe Nelson & Johnson LLC
Mission
To cultivate classically trained, lifelong learners, committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ, who will enrich their community and God's kingdom.
Program accomplishments
- Cair Paravel Latin School (CPLS) provided classical Christian, liberal arts education, including a comprehensive fine arts program, community service opportunities, and tours taking students to or through 6 states and the District of Columbia. The school served 419 students K-12 during the 2024-2025 school year, with the goal of cultivating classically trained, lifelong learners, committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, who will enrich their community and God's Kingdom.Expenses $3,299,491 · grants $363,245 · revenue $3,878,359
- CPLS provided a hot lunch program for its students and faculty, designed to offer nutritionally adequate, appealing, and affordable meals, with the goal of enhancing the educational experience through excellent nourishment and promotion of positive lifelong eating habits. Families who qualify for tuition assistance are also qualified for reduced lunch prices for their children based on a sliding scale.Expenses $118,839 · revenue $69,800
- CPLS provided inter-scholastic athletic programs to its middle and upper school students in seven sports, with the goal of promoting both positive lifelong physical activity habits and the character development that is fostered by competition.Expenses $151,276 · revenue $86,502
- CPLS provided a before and after school child care program for students enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade who were in need of a safe and nurturing environment during non-school hours. The program is licensed by both state and county agencies and provided services with a staff dedicated to offering quality care for each child. Expenses $20,340, including grants of $0. Revenue of $47,747.CPLS provided a pre-kindergarten learning center for children ages 3 to 6, with a curriculum designed to prepare young students for the classical education taught in the K-12 program. The program follows the CPLS school calendar with an option for care before and after normal school day hours. The program is licensed by Shawnee County and the State of Kansas. There were 35 children enrolled in this program during the 2024-2025 school year. Expenses $190,196, including grants of $0. Revenue of $243,825.Expenses $210,536 · revenue $291,572
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-0909052
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,269,584
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,542,025
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $5,528,711 | $4,498,140 | $9,269,584 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $6,650,859 | $4,420,702 | $8,283,540 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $4,448,429 | $4,173,164 | $6,023,998 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $4,235,978 | $3,891,194 | $5,635,738 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | 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 48-0909052).
Questions about CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC is 48-0909052.
- Is CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL 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 CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Melody Congdon.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,500 (Melody Congdon, Head of School).
- How much revenue does CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,528,711, expenses of $4,498,140 and total assets of $9,269,584 at year end.
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