Nonprofit · EIN 75-2733048
NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS
Tax-exempt · ABILENE, TX 79601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $657,213 | $774,708 | -$117,495 | $1,946,791 | $135,064 | $1,811,727 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $758,576 | $690,377 | $68,199 | $2,105,780 | $48,406 | $2,057,374 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $519,983
- Membership dues
- $18,874
- Program service revenue
- $71,245
- Investment income
- $32,863
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $16,294
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $23,300
- Other revenue
- $33,122
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,357
- Other salaries and wages
- $231,210
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $330,522
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $510
- Accounting fees
- $7,300
- Occupancy
- $31,523
- Travel
- $10,216
- Depreciation
- $79,890
- Program services (functional)
- $495,126
- Management and general (functional)
- $185,411
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,171
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,105,780
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,946,791
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $135,064
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,811,727
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,228,075
- Publicly traded securities
- $359,062
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,811,727
- Gross receipts
- $762,608
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Young | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $45,047 | $6,310 |
| Lynn Barnett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca McMurray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trey Shirley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Frizzell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grant Cunningham | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emerald Cassidy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Curtis-Carr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguel Espinoza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julee Hammer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Osborne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Austin Roeder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Wiser | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Catherine Barr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Craver | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Nichols | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eddy Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Specht | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Bellah | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $65,650 |
| Julee Hammer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emerald Cassidy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Miguel Espinoza | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Austin Roeder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Wiser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Osborne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jud Beall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Frizzell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Specht | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karyn Ching | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Holly Frizzell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Barnett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca McMurray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Curtis-Carr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Grant Cunningham | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Trey Shirley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 102 CEDAR ST, ABILENE, TX 79601-5718
- In care of
- % KAYLA YOUNG
- Signed the 990
- KAYLA YOUNG, Executive Director
- Phone
- (325) 673-4586
- Website
- www.nccil.org
- Return prepared by
- Roberts & McGee CPA
Mission
The National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) exists to exhibit, tour, collect, preserve and promote original art from the finest childrens literature while inspiring children of all ages to read and be creative. See Schedule O for additional information.
Program accomplishments
- The organinzation collaborates with award-winning illustrators to produce exhibitions of their artwork that are distinctive, appealing to museum visitors of all ages, and of the highest quality. The exhibitions are on display at their gallery in Abilene, Texas and include opporunities to meet visiting artists during the exhibitions opening events. In addition, these award-winning exhibitions then travel both nationally and internationally to be exhibited in museums, galleries, libraries and more, ensuring more people are impacted by this important work.Expenses $297,879
- The NCCIL offers several opportunities for the community to learn about the displayed art and explore their creative talents. Some of this free programming includes family art activities, monthly art adventure for preschoolers, instructional exhibition tours for students, and annual workshops and art camps for all ages.Expenses $102,226
- The Organization provides exhibitions of artwork from childrens literature to museums, public libraries, and galleries nationwide.Expenses $95,021 · revenue $46,700
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2733048
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,946,791
- Income (IRS master file)
- $762,608
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $657,213 | $774,708 | $1,946,791 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $758,576 | $690,377 | $2,105,780 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $876,353 | $666,407 | $2,458,356 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 75-2733048).
Questions about NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS is 75-2733048.
- Is NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS 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 NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS 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 NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $45,047 (Kayla Young, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDRENS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $657,213, expenses of $774,708 and total assets of $1,946,791 at year end.
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