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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0157341

CHILDS WAY INC

Tax-exempt · COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424

Financials

$698K$708K2022$999K$914K2023$1.6M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDS WAY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,593,974$1,112,220$481,754$1,014,634$18,568$996,066
June 30, 2024990$999,038$913,986$85,052$527,204$34,185$493,019
June 30, 2023990 (amended)$697,990$707,971-$9,981$407,784$0$407,784
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$40,637
of which government grants
$40,637
Program service revenue
$1,553,337
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$679,762
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$746,240
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,893
Accounting fees
$11,500
Occupancy
$28,401
Program services (functional)
$1,112,220

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$527,195
Total assets, end of year
$1,014,634
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,568
Net assets, end of year
$996,066
Land, buildings and equipment
$286,652
Net assets without donor restrictions
$996,060
Gross receipts
$1,593,974
Employees
21
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
OR

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Michael KernsAdministrator
Key employee
0$0$62,000
Angela KernsCo-administrator Teacher
Key employee
0$0$62,000
Bernard DavisTeacher
Key employee
0$0$61,000
Robert LeeTeacher
Key employee
0$0$56,000
Rose RothfederTeacher
Key employee
0$0$51,000
Alyssa LarsonOffice admin
Key employee
0$0$51,000
Carrie LippsTeacher
Key employee
0$0$51,000
Royal GullicksonTeacher
Key employee
0$0$51,000
Wendy DurhamTeacher alt
Key employee
0$0$51,000
Bohdan MullTeacher Aide
Key employee
0$0$32,000
Mallory GlaserTeacher cook
Key employee
0$0$26,000
Jeff DeWildeTeacher alt
Key employee
0$0$25,000
Tine LhoestTeacher cook
Key employee
0$0$25,000
Melissa LanhamAide
Key employee
0$0$25,000
Elizebth SmithTeacher CWOP
Key employee
0$0$22,762
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Max Stameyteacher aide
Key employee
0$0$11,000
Marty PendergraftMaintanice
Key employee
0$0$11,000
Kristel EddingsBookkeeper
Key employee
0$0$6,000
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Michael KernsAdministrator
Key employee
0$0$55,000
Angela KernsCo-administrator Teacher
Key employee
0$0$55,000
Alyssa LarsonOffice admin
Key employee
0$0$45,000
Bernard DavisTeacher
Key employee
0$0$45,000
Robert LeeTeacher
Key employee
0$0$45,000
Carrie LippsTeacher
Key employee
0$0$43,000
Alanna CraboughTeacher
Key employee
0$0$42,000
EMILY SESSOMSCOUNSELOR
Key employee
0$0$38,000
Jacob DeWildeTech teacher
Key employee
0$0$37,000
Royal GullicksonTeacher
Key employee
0$0$37,000
Wendy DurhamTeacher
Key employee
0$0$33,000
Mallory GlaserTeacher cook
Key employee
0$0$22,000
Tine LhoestTeacher cook
Key employee
0$0$22,000
Bohdan MullTeacher Aide
Key employee
0$0$15,000
Marty PendergraftMaintanice
Key employee
0$0$9,000
Kristel EddingsBookkeeper
Key employee
0$0$4,200
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael KernsAdministrator
Key employee
0$50,000
Angela KernsCo-administrator Teacher
Key employee
0$50,000
Alyssa LarsonOffice admin
Key employee
0$40,000
Bernard DavisTeacher
Key employee
0$40,000
Robert LeeTeacher
Key employee
0$40,000
Alanna CraboughTeacher
Key employee
0$38,000
Carrie LippsTeacher
Key employee
0$38,000
EMILY SESSOMSCOUNSELOR
Key employee
0$38,000
Jacob DeWildeTech teacher
Key employee
0$32,000
Royal GullicksonTeacher
Key employee
0$32,000
Wendy DurhamTeacher
Key employee
0$28,000
Mallory GlaserTeacher cook
Key employee
0$20,000
Tine LhoestTeacher cook
Key employee
0$18,000
Bohdan MullTeacher Aide
Key employee
0$10,000
Marty PendergraftMaintanice
Key employee
0$7,000
Kristel EddingsBookkeeper
Key employee
0$3,600

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
37895 ROW RIVER RD, COTTAGE GROVE, OR 97424-0000
In care of
% MICHAEL KERNS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Michael Kerns, 37895 ROW RIVER RD, DORENA, OR 974349610
Signed the 990
Michael Kerns, Administrator
Phone
(541) 946-1821

Mission

Contract with South Lane School District for education of 136 at-risk low income students in grades K-12

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Full time education to 110 at-risk K-12 students
    Expenses $1,111,222 · revenue $1,593,974

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0157341
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
1987
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,014,634
Income (IRS master file)
$1,593,974

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,593,974$1,112,220$1,014,634XML
990June 2024$999,038$913,986$527,204XML
990June 2023$697,990$707,971$407,784IRS
990June 2022$655,498$607,446$248,668IRS

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 77-0157341).

Questions about CHILDS WAY INC

What is the EIN of CHILDS WAY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDS WAY INC is 77-0157341.
Is CHILDS WAY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to CHILDS WAY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDS WAY 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 CHILDS WAY INC 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 CHILDS WAY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHILDS WAY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Michael Kerns.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDS WAY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHILDS WAY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,593,974, expenses of $1,112,220 and total assets of $1,014,634 at year end.

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