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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0929147

STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, IA 50138

Financials

$1.6M$1.3M2023$1.4M$1.3M2024$1.3M$1.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,293,076$1,316,217-$23,141$1,410,774$196,358$1,214,416
December 31, 2024990$1,412,683$1,344,003$68,680$1,474,112$236,555$1,237,557
December 31, 2023990$1,634,652$1,333,970$300,682$1,547,161$378,284$1,168,877
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$121,298
of which government grants
$103,397
Program service revenue
$1,161,986
Investment income
$4,305
Net income from fundraising events
$5,204
Other revenue
$5,487

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$63,437
Other salaries and wages
$770,358
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$910,670
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,658
Travel
$460
Depreciation
$80,610
Program services (functional)
$1,199,359
Management and general (functional)
$116,858

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,474,112
Total assets, end of year
$1,410,774
Total liabilities, end of year
$196,358
Net assets, end of year
$1,214,416
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,292,671
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,214,416
Gross receipts
$1,293,708
Employees
68
Volunteers
1
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
IA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KERI GARRISONEXEC DIRECTO
Trustee or director
40$63,437
JOEY KIMPSTON BURKGRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATELYN FREESMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID GERJETSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARY GLICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JORY HOUSERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KAREN HOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE JENSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE LAWVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CASSANDRA PEARSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISTIN ZIPPERLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KERI GARRISONEXEC DIRECTO
Trustee or director
40$61,619
JOEY KIMPSTON BURKGRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATELYN FREESMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JORY HOUSERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE JENSENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEPHANIE LAWTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISSY LINKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CASSANDRA PEARSONVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIKA PLEGGENKUHLEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KERI GARRISONEXEC DIRECTO
Trustee or director
40$60,988
CASSIE DEWITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATELYN FREESMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE JENSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE LAWTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CASSANDRA PEARSONSECRETARY/VI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIKA PLEGGENKUHLEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AMY TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HEATHER USSERYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
300 PANTHER DR, KNOXVILLE, IA 50138-3371
In care of
% PAM MAHONEY
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KERI GARRISON, 300 PANTHER DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, IA 50138
Signed the 990
KERI GARRISON, EXEC DIRECTOR
Phone
(641) 828-7837
Return prepared by
CROGHAN RUSSELL CPA PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC
    Expenses $1,199,359
  • TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
71-0929147
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P33)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,410,774
Income (IRS master file)
$1,293,708

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,293,076$1,316,217$1,410,774IRS
990December 2024$1,412,683$1,344,003$1,474,112IRS
990December 2023$1,634,652$1,333,970$1,547,161XML
990December 2022$1,517,788$1,419,342$1,741,570IRS
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 71-0929147).

Questions about STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC

What is the EIN of STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC is 71-0929147.
Is STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER 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 STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KERI GARRISON.
Who are the officers and directors of STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,437 (KERI GARRISON, EXEC DIRECTO).
How much revenue does STEPPING STONES EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,293,076, expenses of $1,316,217 and total assets of $1,410,774 at year end.

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