Nonprofit · EIN 81-3435129
CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $82,363 | $78,972 | $3,391 | $21,668 | $0 | $21,668 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $62,478 | $73,274 | -$10,796 | $18,277 | $0 | $18,277 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $68,118 | $91,049 | -$22,931 | $29,073 | $0 | $29,073 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,437
- Program service revenue
- $56,926
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,202
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $50,132
- Occupancy
- $1,314
- Printing, publications and postage
- $210
- Other expenses
- $23,114
- Program services (functional)
- $55,091
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,277
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,668
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,668
- Cash, savings and investments
- $10,115
- Gross receipts
- $82,363
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTA B WHEELER | SECRETARY | 10 | $1,500 |
| WILLIAM JOHN POWELL | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| MARY GRIECO | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN POWELL | CHAIRMAN | 2 | $0 |
| MARY LEE GRIECO | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN MARCOS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BRITTA B WHEELER | SECRETARY | 30 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTA B WHEELER | BOARD SECRETARY | 20 | $5,500 |
| WILLIAM JOHN POWELL | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| MARY LEE GRIECO | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 80 HAVEN AVE APT 3A, NEW YORK, NY 10032-2617
- In care of
- % BRITTA WHEELER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 80 Haven Ave Apt 3A, New York NY 10032
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Britta Wheeler, 80 Haven Ave Apt 3A, New York NY 10032
- Signed the 990-EZ
- WILLIAM JOHN POWELL, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (646) 221-9121
- Website
- www.theCIFA.org
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS IS A NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE CULTURAL ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO THE EXPANSIVE EDUCATION IN THE CULTURE AND CRAFT OF CLOTHING. OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER CHILDREN'S AUTHENTIC SELVES THROUGH CREATIVE INQUIRY, AND TO INSPIRE CHILDREN TO BE INDUSTRIOUS, PERSISTENT PROBLEM-SOLVERS. WE SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING IMMERSIVE, INTERDISCIPLINARY, HANDS-ON, CREATIVE EDUCATION AND EXHIBITIONS THAT ENLIVEN AND INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO THINK, UNDERSTAND, AND INNOVATE.
Program accomplishments
- PS 11 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM - FOLLOWING THE MISSION OF OUR ORGANIZATION, WE TEACH SEWING AND DESIGN IN SIX AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK CITY.Expenses $15,072
- GENERAL PROGRAM - WE SPEND FUNDS ON OUR GENERAL ADMINISTRATION THAT INCLUDES OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE OF OUR WEBSITE, A LIBRARY, AND STORAGE OF RELATED MATERIALS, AND THE EXTRA CURRICULAR WORKSHOPS THAT WE RUN.Expenses $12,107
- DEVELOPMENT - MARKETING, OUTREACH, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $9,937
- OTHER PROGRAMS - AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, EAST BRONX HS, PS 154 BROOKLYN, ISS PS 126, ONE WORLD MIDDLE SCHOOL, PINE STREET SCHOOL, FASHION ARTS WORKSHOP, ONLINE PROGRAMS, SEE FAR MEDIA.Expenses $17,975
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3435129
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,668
- Income (IRS master file)
- $82,363
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $82,363 | $78,972 | $21,668 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $62,478 | $73,274 | $18,277 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $68,118 | $91,049 | $29,073 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Britta Wheeler | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Britta B Wheeler | June 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-3435129).
Questions about CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC is 81-3435129.
- Is CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS 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 CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS 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 CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Britta Wheeler.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,500 (BRITTA B WHEELER, SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF FASHION ARTS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $82,363, expenses of $78,972 and total assets of $21,668 at year end.
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