Nonprofit · EIN 52-2327902
ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD
Tax-exempt · ITHACA, NY 14852
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $9,274 | $26,423 | -$17,149 | $10,556 | $0 | $10,556 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,274
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $16,100
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,100
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,481
- Occupancy
- $1,876
- Other expenses
- $3,966
- Program services (functional)
- $20,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,705
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,556
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,556
- Cash, savings and investments
- $10,556
- Gross receipts
- $9,274
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 June 30, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH MYERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $16,100 |
| KATRINA KLAPHAKE | CHAIR/CO-TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY WILKINSON | CO-TREASURER STARTING OCTOBER | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA WOERNER | TREASURER THROUGH OCTOBER | 0 | $0 |
| ERYN LAKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARIO MAZZONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3877, ITHACA, NY 14852-3877
- In care of
- % JOAN ALMON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- PO BOX 3877, ITHACA NY 14852
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Beth Myers, PO BOX 3877, ITHACA NY 14852
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BETH MYERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (410) 608-5689
- Website
- allianceforchildhood.org
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD IS TO BUILD, STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER PLAY NETWORKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN. WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH STRESS IS REDUCED IN CHILDREN THROUGH: INCREASED CHILD-INITIATED AND INTRINSICALLY MOTIVATED FREE PLAY; REDUCED SCREEN TIME AND HIGH STAKES TESTING; AND INCREASED OPEN-ENDED, ACTIVE PLAY OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PLAY AND PLAYWORK: AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE "JUST PLAY PROJECT" ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD ADMINISTERS MODEL PROGRAMS FOR REPLICATION OFFERING AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CHILD-DIRECTED, LOOSE PARTS PLAY PROGRAMS. TO MEMORIALIZE ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD CO-FOUNDER AND LONG TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JOAN ALMON, WHO DIED IN JULY 2019, THE JOAN ALMON CHILDHOOD LEGACY FUND WAS ESTABLISHED. THE FIRST SCHOLARSHIP WAS AWARDED TO SUNFLOWER PLAY INITIATIVE, THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH ARM OF SUNFLOWER CREATIVE ARTS, FOR THEIR PROJECT TO SERVE ADOLESCENTS FROM SOUTH FLORIDA'S ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED, UNDERSERVED OR VULNERABLE AFRICAN-AMERICAN, CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN, AND HISPANIC POPULATIONS. ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL AND ADVOCACY RESOURCES BY PROACTIVELY ENGAGING NEW AUDIENCES THROUGH STRATEGIC SOCIAL MEDIA INITIATIVES. ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD ACTIVELY PROMOTES THE VALUE OF PLAY THROUGH INVOLVEMENT IN NUMEROUS CONFERENCE PANELS, PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS AND HOSTING EXHIBIT BOOTHS AT EVENTS.ADVOCACY/POLICY: THE ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY FOR INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE, LOOSE PARTS AND ADVENTURE PLAY. SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP ROLE AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE OUTDOORS ALLIANCE FOR KIDS (OAK) STEERING COMMITTEE, WE ARE PROUD THAT OUR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS HAVE RESULTED IN THE PASSING OF THE EVERY KID OUTDOORS ACT. THE ACT AUTHORIZES THE EVERY KID IN A PARK PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FOURTH GRADERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FREE ENTRY TO ALL FEDERALLY MANAGED PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND SHORES.Expenses $20,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2327902
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O01)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Beth Myers | June 30, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Beth Myers | June 30, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $9,274 | $26,423 | $10,556 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 52-2327902).
Questions about ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD
- What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD is 52-2327902.
- Is ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended June 30, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Beth Myers.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,100 (BETH MYERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $9,274, expenses of $26,423 and total assets of $10,556 at year end.
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