Nonprofit · EIN 85-4065590
FISHTANK LEARNING INC
Tax-exempt · JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,787,566 | $3,925,020 | $862,546 | $3,873,891 | $2,235,740 | $1,638,151 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,800,863 | $2,477,849 | -$676,986 | $1,960,077 | $1,184,472 | $775,605 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,485,000
- Program service revenue
- $2,255,014
- Investment income
- $45,752
- Other revenue
- $1,800
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $186,628
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,485,852
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,198,189
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,245
- Accounting fees
- $98,570
- Occupancy
- $11,292
- Travel
- $33,126
- Depreciation
- $15,519
- Program services (functional)
- $3,578,581
- Management and general (functional)
- $259,344
- Fundraising (functional)
- $87,095
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,960,077
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,873,891
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,235,740
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,638,151
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,045
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $264,151
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,374,000
- Gross receipts
- $4,787,566
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE KAPLAN | CEO/PRESIDENT/TREASURER/CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $152,633 | $21,820 |
| JAMI THERRIEN WELLS | MANAGING DIRECTOR | MATH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,808 | $327 |
| STIG LESCHLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY BETTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA DAGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE KAPLAN | CEO/PRESIDENT/TREASURER/CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $149,276 | $26,189 |
| ANNE LYNEIS | MANAGING DIRECTOR | ELA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,944 | $19,607 |
| JAMI THERRIEN WELLS | MANAGING DIRECTOR | MATH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,795 | $352 |
| STIG LESCHLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY BETTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 769 CENTRE ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130-2557
- In care of
- % CLAIRE KAPLAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CLAIRE KAPLAN, 769 CENTRE STREET 208, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
- Signed the 990
- CLAIRE KAPLAN, CEO/PRESIDENT/TREASURER/CLERK
- Phone
- (617) 302-7735
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
FISHTANK LEARNING'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH THE CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ENGAGE, CHALLENGE, AND INSPIRE THEIR STUDENTS. THROUGH AN EASY-TO-NAVIGATE OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE (OER) CURRICULUM SITE, FISHTANK LEARNING PROVIDES TEACHERS WITH ACCESS TO FULL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR GRADES K-12 IN ELA, AND GRADES 1 - ALGEBRA 2 IN MATH, WHICH THEY CAN USE, ADAPT, AND DOWNLOAD FOR FREE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED HIGH-QUALITY CURRICULUM MATERIALS TO TEACHERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WORKED WITH SCHOOLS FULLY IMPLEMENTING FISHTANK MATH AND ELA CURRICULUM AND PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TO SUPPORT CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION. CREATED NEW CURRICULAR UNITS, REVISED CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND LAUNCHED NEW WEBSITE FEATURES TO IMPROVE FISHTANK'S PRODUCT.Expenses $3,578,581 · revenue $2,256,814
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4065590
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,873,891
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,787,566
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,787,566 | $3,925,020 | $3,873,891 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,800,863 | $2,477,849 | $1,960,077 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,436,681 | $1,908,243 | $2,087,755 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-4065590).
Questions about FISHTANK LEARNING INC
- What is the EIN of FISHTANK LEARNING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FISHTANK LEARNING INC is 85-4065590.
- Is FISHTANK LEARNING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to FISHTANK LEARNING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FISHTANK LEARNING 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 FISHTANK LEARNING 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 FISHTANK LEARNING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FISHTANK LEARNING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CLAIRE KAPLAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FISHTANK LEARNING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,633 (CLAIRE KAPLAN, CEO/PRESIDENT/TREASURER/CLERK).
- How much revenue does FISHTANK LEARNING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,787,566, expenses of $3,925,020 and total assets of $3,873,891 at year end.
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