Nonprofit · EIN 85-1439279
SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC
Tax-exempt · BURWELL, NE 68823
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $350,694 | $345,529 | $5,165 | $1,604,402 | $3,646 | $1,600,756 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $593,690 | $185,699 | $407,991 | $1,597,206 | $1,615 | $1,595,591 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,061,952 | $46,576 | $1,015,376 | $1,080,115 | $443,153 | $636,962 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $66,961
- of which government grants
- $45,000
- Program service revenue
- $280,083
- Investment income
- $1,380
- Other revenue
- $2,270
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $208,020
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $223,973
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $955
- Depreciation
- $54,694
- Program services (functional)
- $311,076
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,453
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,597,206
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,604,402
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,646
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,600,756
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,487,118
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,600,756
- Gross receipts
- $350,694
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIENNA CAMERON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KORI HURLBURT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA JEFFRES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SCHNEIDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA VANDEWALLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALI BOLLI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIENNA CAMERON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KORI HURLBURT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA JEFFRES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA VANDEWALLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALI BOLLI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BRIENNA CAMERON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KORI HURLBURT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| AMANDA JEFFRES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JESSICA VANDEWALLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 934 I ST, BURWELL, NE 68823-4199
- In care of
- % LOUP BASIN PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 934 I Street, Burwell NE 68823
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JESSICA VANDEWALLE, 82353 465TH AVE, BURWELL, NE 68823
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Jessica VanDeWalle, 82353 465th Ave, BURWELL NE 68823
- Signed the 990
- JESSICA VANDEWALLE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (308) 345-5210
- Website
- www.sandhillsfirststeps.com
- Return prepared by
- DANA F COLE & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO SUPPORT THE ENTIRE EARLY CHILDHOOD LANDSCAPE IN THE GREATER BURWELL AREA, SO THAT WE ARE THE DESTINATION COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO PLANT ROOTS WHERE THE GOOD LIFE GROWS.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDCARE SERVICESExpenses $311,076 · revenue $280,083
- DEPRECIATION FOR CHILDCARE SERVICES.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-1439279
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,604,402
- Income (IRS master file)
- $350,694
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $350,694 | $345,529 | $1,604,402 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $593,690 | $185,699 | $1,597,206 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,061,952 | $46,576 | $1,080,115 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Jessica VanDeWalle | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Amanda Jeffres | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-1439279).
Questions about SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC
- What is the EIN of SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC is 85-1439279.
- Is SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS 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 SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JESSICA VANDEWALLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SANDHILLS FIRST STEPS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $350,694, expenses of $345,529 and total assets of $1,604,402 at year end.
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