Nonprofit · EIN 86-1266145
GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KEENE, NH 03431
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,696,546 | $3,810,892 | -$114,346 | $1,167,949 | $877,120 | $290,829 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,480,896 | $3,481,014 | -$118 | $1,437,495 | $1,002,320 | $435,175 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,406,516
- of which government grants
- $2,978,806
- Program service revenue
- $228,458
- Investment income
- $4,849
- Net rental income
- $300
- Net income from fundraising events
- $47,463
- Other revenue
- $56,723
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,423,268
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,891,233
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,693
- Accounting fees
- $56,133
- Occupancy
- $178,086
- Travel
- $2,357
- Depreciation
- $181,754
- Program services (functional)
- $3,053,577
- Management and general (functional)
- $751,557
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,758
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,437,495
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,167,949
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $877,120
- Net assets, end of year
- $290,829
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $636,199
- Gross receipts
- $3,702,418
- Employees
- 97
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- NH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiona Laurie | Business Manager Officer | 40 | $56,875 |
| Gordon Mathews | Board Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Janet Gordon | Board Co-Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Doug Warrender | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mark Stehlik | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sue Mahoney | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Emily Sherwood | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Margarita Slavina | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Tina Zaffran | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Goodwin | School Principal Key employee | 40 | $89,285 |
| Dallas Welch | Business Manager Key employee | 40 | $71,035 |
| Dan Kurz | Chair Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Doug Warrender | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Kellee O'Shea | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Mathews | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Gordon Mathews | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Emily Kaur | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Julie Ludvigsen | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Katie Oswald | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Anny Hamshaw | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Janet Gordon | Director Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 98 S LINCOLN ST, KEENE, NH 03431-3831
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 98 South Lincoln St, Keene NH 03431
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Gordon Mathews, 98 S LINCOLN ST, KEENE, NH 03431
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Gabrielle Schuerman, 98 South Lincoln St, Keene NH 03431
- Signed the 990
- Fiona Laurie, Business Manager
- Phone
- (603) 733-8969
Mission
The mission of Gathering Waters Chartered Public School is to offer students in the Monadnock Region an education that enables them to discover their interests and capabilities; explore the surrounding world; and cultivate a lifelong love of learning a sense of community responsibility and understanding of environmental sustainability. This mission is carried out by providing a rich and engaging academic curriculum that integrates the arts meaningful practical work outdoor education and service to the community.
Program accomplishments
- Basic function and achievement in the education of the students.Expenses $3,053,577 · revenue $237,418
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
- 86-1266145
- 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
- 2026
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,167,949
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,702,418
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2025
- Posted by the IRS
- March 10, 2026
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2025
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,696,546 | $3,810,892 | $1,167,949 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,480,896 | $3,481,014 | $1,437,495 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,858,319 | $2,374,493 | $1,710,652 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Gabrielle Schuerman | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $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 86-1266145).
Questions about GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL
- What is the EIN of GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL is 86-1266145.
- Is GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2025.
- Are donations to GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL 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 GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL 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 GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL 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 GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Gordon Mathews.
- Who are the officers and directors of GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,875 (Fiona Laurie, Business Manager).
- How much revenue does GATHERING WATERS CHARTERED PUBLIC S CHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,696,546, expenses of $3,810,892 and total assets of $1,167,949 at year end.
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