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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2853988

SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10001

Financials

$537K$414K2022$346K$468K2023$360K$448K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$359,676$448,338-$88,662$231,861$32,786$199,075
August 31, 2024990$345,725$467,893-$122,168$351,209$63,472$287,737
August 31, 2023990$537,273$413,842$123,431$585,601$175,696$409,905
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$212,394
Program service revenue
$147,457
Investment income
$10
Net income from fundraising events
-$592
Other revenue
-$185

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$63,977
Other salaries and wages
$98,249
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$192,623
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,165
Accounting fees
$10,080
Travel
$1,960
Depreciation
$3,242
Program services (functional)
$343,987
Management and general (functional)
$63,240
Fundraising (functional)
$41,111

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$351,209
Total assets, end of year
$231,861
Total liabilities, end of year
$32,786
Net assets, end of year
$199,075
Land, buildings and equipment
$69,303
Net assets without donor restrictions
$199,075
Gross receipts
$360,588
Employees
3
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
DE

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NANETTE WALSHExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$75,201$17,662
SAM MCPHERSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KELLEEN KIELYFORMER CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL SCOUT JAMESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KARLA BOOTH DIAMONDCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIBBY SCHMAISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVEN BORZYKOWSKIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DONNA MARTINSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANETTE WALSHExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$72,681
KELLEN KIELYCHAIR AND TREAS
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KARLA BOOTH DIAMONDTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALBERT GLOWASKYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LIBBY SCHMAISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANETTE WALSHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$76,000
JOSEPH ESPOSITOCHAIR, THRU 2/7/23
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KELLEEN KIELYINTERIM CHAIR AND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALBERT GLOWASKYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
115 W 27TH ST STE 6F, NEW YORK, NY 10001-6288
In care of
% KEITH KEHRER BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NANETTE WALSH, 115 WEST 27TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10001
Signed the 990
NANETTE WALSH, Executive Dir.
Phone
(917) 639-3425
Return prepared by
Gary S Eisenkraft CPA

Mission

"SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF, AND ACCESS TO, THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR ALL. THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE IS A WELL-ESTABLISHED EDUCATIONAL METHOD AND SOMATIC PRACTICE THAT RELEASES PATTERNS OF CHRONIC PAIN AND TENSION THAT HAVE HABITUALLY BECOME A FIXED PART OF HOW A PERSON THINKS, MOVES, BREATHES, AND ACTS IN THE WORLD. THE TECHNIQUE WORKS WITH THE MUSCULOSKELETAL AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION WITH COGNITIVE PROCESSES TO HELP RELIEVE CHRONIC PAIN, REDUCE STRESS, AND IMPROVE POSTURE, COORDINATION, AND BREATHING. IT IS USED BY MANY PERFORMERS FOR GREATER EASE AND ACCURACY OF MOVEMENT."

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NATIONALLY CERTIFIED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM (1,600 HOURS COMPLETED INA MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS, WITH A 5-TO-1 STUDENT TEACHER RATIO). THEORGANIZATION'S TEACHER TRAINING COURSE CONTINUED TO DEVELOP, NURTURE,AND OFFER TEACHING OF THE HIGHEST STANDARDS ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLESOF F.M. ALEXANDER. IT PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS INNEED.
    Expenses $218,399 · revenue $124,705
  • ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE (AT) FACILITATION, EXPANSION, AND OUTREACH.SAPIENTIA CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A SUSTAINABLE AND EXPANDING LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR THOSE SEEKING PERSONAL GROWTH, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH THE AT. TO THIS END, SAPIENTIA'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM "AT FOR ALL" PROVIDED DISCOUNTED AND NO-COST PRIVATE LESSONS TO THOSE WHO WOULD NOT HAVE OTHERWISE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY. WE OFFERED SEASONAL HYBRID AND IN-PERSON GROUP CLASSES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND CONTINUED LEARNING FOR TEACHERS. TO FACILITATE PRIVATE AT LESSONS, THE CENTER'S FULLY-EQUIPPED ROOMS WERE OFFERED FREE TO STUDENTS TRAINING TO BE TEACHERS, AND AT BELOW-MARKET RATES FOR TEACHERS AND FACULTY. FINALLY, AN UPSTATE LAND ASSET WAS MAINTAINED AS A POTENTIAL SITE FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL COURSES
    Expenses $125,588 · revenue $5,095

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-2853988
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
2020
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$231,861
Income (IRS master file)
$360,588

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$359,676$448,338$231,861XML
990August 2024$345,725$467,893$351,209XML
990August 2023$537,273$413,842$585,601XML
990August 2022$533,014$414,716$605,221IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––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 84-2853988).

Questions about SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC

What is the EIN of SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC is 84-2853988.
Is SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE 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 SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names NANETTE WALSH.
Who are the officers and directors of SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,201 (NANETTE WALSH, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does SAPIENTIA INITIATIVE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $359,676, expenses of $448,338 and total assets of $231,861 at year end.

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