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Nonprofit · EIN 83-4567417

BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC

Tax-exempt · STONEHAM, MA 02180

Financials

$1.9M$1.8M2022$2.4M$2.2M2023$2.8M$2.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$2,782,997$2,567,381$215,616$1,910,478$521,205$1,389,273
July 31, 2024990$2,417,453$2,206,688$210,765$1,779,589$605,931$1,173,658
July 31, 2023990$1,852,887$1,806,635$46,252$1,403,915$441,022$962,893
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$917,602
of which government grants
$606,236
Program service revenue
$1,880,538
Investment income
-$15,143
Net gain from sales of assets
-$66,806
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$199,320
Other salaries and wages
$1,650,227
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,138,695
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,173
Accounting fees
$84,948
Occupancy
$56,560
Travel
$500
Depreciation
$10,274
Program services (functional)
$1,982,826
Management and general (functional)
$575,778
Fundraising (functional)
$8,777

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,779,589
Total assets, end of year
$1,910,478
Total liabilities, end of year
$521,205
Net assets, end of year
$1,389,273
Land, buildings and equipment
$22,167
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,082,653
Net assets with donor restrictions
$306,620
Gross receipts
$2,949,803
Employees
100
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
MA

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH BESSEFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Former
40$113,113
CHRISTOPHER CAHILLDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Officer
40$70,808
JESSICA LOWDIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Officer
40$69,765
SHELA SINELIENDIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Officer
40$52,592
NICOLE WILLARDINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$6,154
ROSY HOSKINGPRESIDENT & MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director
4$0
WILLIAM BRINKMANTREASURER & MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director
4$0
CHRISTINE NOVAKDIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SUSAN CHLEBOWSKIVICE PRESIDENT & MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director
4$0
MARTHA ROSSCLERK & MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director
4$0
HANNAH SHERIDANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH BESSEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$119,500
CHRIS CAHILLDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Officer
40$70,500
JESSICA LOWDIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Officer
40$57,831
SHELA SINELIENDIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Officer
40$44,746
CHRISTINE NOVAKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
4$0
BILL BRINKMANTREASURER
Trustee or director
4$0
HANNAH SHERIDANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
4$0
MARTHA ROSSCLERK
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE NOVAKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
4$0
BILL BRINKMANTREASURER
Trustee or director
4$0
HANNAH SHERIDANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
39 LOTUS AVE 2, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1448
In care of
% NICOLE WILLARD
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
177 SCHOOL STREET APT 3, BOSTON MA 021193139
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEATHER BALDYGA, 39 LOTUS AVENUE 2, STONEHAM, MA 02180
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
SARAH BESSE, 177 SCHOOL STREET APT 3, BOSTON MA 021193139
Signed the 990
HEATHER BALDYGA, TREASURER
Phone
(774) 478-6465
Return prepared by
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Mission

TO BUILD JOYFUL COMMUNITIES OF CHILDREN AND TEACHERS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER AND THEIR OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH DISCOVERY AND PLAY/

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATE A NETWORK OF PROGRAMS FOR TODDLER, PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN.
    Expenses $1,982,826 · revenue $1,813,732

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-4567417
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
2020
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,910,478
Income (IRS master file)
$2,949,803

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$2,782,997$2,567,381$1,910,478XML
990July 2024$2,417,453$2,206,688$1,779,589XML
990July 2023$1,852,887$1,806,635$1,403,915XML
990July 2022$1,578,780$1,221,439$1,051,201IRS
990-EZJuly 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: SARAH BESSE
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 83-4567417).

Questions about BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC

What is the EIN of BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC is 83-4567417.
Is BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK 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 BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names HEATHER BALDYGA.
Who are the officers and directors of BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,113 (SARAH BESSE, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BOSTON OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL NETWORK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,782,997, expenses of $2,567,381 and total assets of $1,910,478 at year end.

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