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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0567280

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC

Tax-exempt · BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

Financials

$3.8M$4.1M2023$4.1M$4.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$4,119,688$4,223,474-$103,786$2,007,085$765,010$1,242,075
December 31, 2023990$3,762,547$4,098,398-$335,851$2,298,564$952,703$1,345,861
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,119,632
of which government grants
$4,115,325
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$56
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$258,299
Other salaries and wages
$2,406,812
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,079,903
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,063
Occupancy
$272,161
Travel
$18,061
Depreciation
$155,237
Program services (functional)
$3,524,811
Management and general (functional)
$698,663

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,298,564
Total assets, end of year
$2,007,085
Total liabilities, end of year
$765,010
Net assets, end of year
$1,242,075
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,045,079
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,200,615
Net assets with donor restrictions
$41,460
Gross receipts
$4,119,688
Employees
109
Volunteers
430
Year formed
1982
State of legal domicile
AR

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SUSAN TEMPLETONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$157,949$5,400
NANCY ZARZOSACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$79,544$4,105
LOREN KERNCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL MARTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHELSEA HERROLDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SALLIE ZAZALSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KAREN DOANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REBECCA EVANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLAUDIA ORTIZVICE-CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARIA VAZQUEZ-SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSAMYN RONGEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISA SWEARINGENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELA FRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEY MAYOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SUSAN TEMPLETONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$136,062$5,400
NANCY ZARZOSACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$62,118$4,740
LOREN KERNCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL MARTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHELSEA HERROLDVICE-CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SALLIE ZAZALSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KAREN DOANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REBECCA EVANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CLAUDIA ORTIZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIA VAZQUEZ-SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSAMYN RONGEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISA SWEARINGENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2109 SE J ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712-3860
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SUSAN TEMPLETON, 2109 SE J STREET, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
Signed the 990
SUSAN TEMPLETON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(479) 636-7317
Return prepared by
LANDMARK PLC CPAS

Mission

HEAD START ENABLES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REALIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HEAD START - FUNDS USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE HEAD START PROGRAM IS TO BRING ABOUT A GREATER DEGREE OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. SOCIAL COMPETENCE IS A CHILD'S EVERYDAY EFFECTIVENESS IN DEALING WITH PRESENT ENVIRONMENT AND LATER RESPONSIBILITIES IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. WE STRIVE TO ADDRESS OUR CHILDREN'S NEEDS IN ALL AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT - PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE - AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO ALL THOSE WHO AFFECT THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. AS OF 12/31/24, WE PROVIDED SERVICES TO 279 LOW INCOME CHILDREN AT 5 FACILITIES.
    Expenses $3,354,614
  • CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM - PROVIDES MEALS FOR QUALIFIED LOW INCOME CHILDREN. OPTIMAL NUTRITION ENHANCES A YOUNG CHILD'S ABILITY TO LEARN AND ENRICHES THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START COMPLIES WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES WHEN PLANNING MENUS AND IMPLEMENTING NUTRITION EDUCATION.
    Expenses $167,963
  • OTHER AGENCY PROGRAMS RELATED TO CHILD EDUCATION INCLUDE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES.
    Expenses $2,234

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
71-0567280
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
1987
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B22Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,007,085
Income (IRS master file)
$4,119,688

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,119,688$4,223,474$2,007,085IRS
990December 2023$3,762,547$4,098,398$2,298,564XML
990December 2022$4,499,032$4,148,816$2,590,438IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 71-0567280).

Questions about NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC is 71-0567280.
Is NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES 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 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC 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 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC 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 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SUSAN TEMPLETON.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,949 (SUSAN TEMPLETON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,119,688, expenses of $4,223,474 and total assets of $2,007,085 at year end.

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