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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0454615

OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS

Tax-exempt · DEERFIELD, IL 60015

Financials

$262K$348K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2023990$261,650$348,263-$86,613$20,666$14,470$6,196
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$48,310
Program service revenue
$204,294
Investment income
$3
Net income from fundraising events
$9,043
Other revenue
$9,043

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$193,968
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$219,418
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$704
Accounting fees
$2,436
Occupancy
$22,215
Depreciation
$32,161
Program services (functional)
$306,349
Management and general (functional)
$41,914

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$97,200
Total assets, end of year
$20,666
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,470
Net assets, end of year
$6,196
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,196
Gross receipts
$263,503
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
IL

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAMANTHA KOLKEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$48,934
MIKE ALGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHOSHANA AXLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NANCY HAHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK BROMBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NAZIA CHOWDHURYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
961 CENTRAL AVE, DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4273
In care of
% CHRISTINE ANDERSON
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
SAMANTHA KOLKEY, 1607 W HOWARD ST FLR 3 WEST SUITE, CHICAGO, IL 60626
Signed the 990
SAMANTHA KOLKEY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(224) 661-0626
Return prepared by
CHERYL ROHLFS & ASSOCIATES LTD

Mission

WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN EVANSTON, IL, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING-CHALLENGED POST SECONDARY STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS, THE CONFIDENCE AND THE COURAGE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AND TRANSITION INTO LIVING AN INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE ADULT LIFE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS WORKED WITH STUDENTS WHO WERE ENROLLED IN OUR RESIDENTIAL, EXTENSION OR TRANSITION PROGRAM SERVICES. THERE WAS CONTINUED EXPANSION OF INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO PART-TIME STUDENTS NEEDING ONLY LIMITED SUPPORT TO SUCCEED IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES. STUDENTS PROGRESSED THROUGH THE PROGRAM, WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF THE STUDENTS FULLY COMPLETING THE PROGRAM AND/OR BEGINNING A TRANSITION PROGRAM TO IDEPENDENT LIVING.ADDITIONALLY, TRANSITION SERVICES WERE FURTHER BROADENED TO PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT AND COACHING TO STUDENTS IN SELECTING CAREERS AND MONITORING PROGRESS IN THE WORK FORCE AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES.
    Expenses $306,349 · revenue $204,297

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, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Not on file

IRS record

EIN
80-0454615
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
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B28)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,666
Income (IRS master file)
$263,503

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2023$261,650$348,263$20,666XML
990June 2022$275,647$474,546$97,200IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 80-0454615).

Questions about OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS

What is the EIN of OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS is 80-0454615.
Is OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS 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 OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS 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 OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2023.
Who is the principal officer of OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023 names SAMANTHA KOLKEY.
Who are the officers and directors of OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,934 (SAMANTHA KOLKEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRE).
How much revenue does OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $261,650, expenses of $348,263 and total assets of $20,666 at year end.

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