Nonprofit · EIN 86-1715891
THE SAMMY CENTER
Tax-exempt · MILLCREEK, UT 84106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $292,206 | $273,772 | $18,434 | $35,279 | $0 | $35,279 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $247,067 | $247,780 | -$713 | $21,286 | $4,441 | $16,845 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $203,222 | $191,853 | $11,369 | $24,223 | $6,665 | $17,558 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $93,218
- of which government grants
- $6,358
- Program service revenue
- $198,988
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,132
- Other salaries and wages
- $121,179
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $173,917
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,000
- Occupancy
- $40,353
- Program services (functional)
- $266,112
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,660
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,286
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,279
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $35,279
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $35,279
- Gross receipts
- $292,206
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA SOTER | FOUNDER AND Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $51,132 |
| EMILY BLEYL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| BLITHE CRAVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SKY LOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| RITA MANGUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PATTY MAZZONI | COMMUNITY ME Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| KELLY NOORDA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| DMITRI SMIRNOV | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA SOTER | FOUNDER AND Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $54,100 |
| EMILY BLEYL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CAROLYN CHRISTENSEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BLYTHE CRAVENTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SKY LOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| RITA MANGUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PATTY MAZZONI | COMMUNITY ME Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| MARY OGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DMITRI SMIRNOV | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA SOTER | FOUNDER AND Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $40,000 |
| EMILY BLEYL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CAROLYN CHRISTENSEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BLYTHE CRAVENTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SKY LOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| RITA MANGUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| MARY OGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DMITRI SMIRNOV | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1515 E 3300 S, MILLCREEK, UT 84106-3310
- In care of
- % MARIA SOTER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1515 EAST 3300 SOUTH, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84106
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARIA SOTER, 1515 E 3300S, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- MARIA SOTER, 1515 E 3300S, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84106
- Signed the 990
- MARIA SOTER, FOUNDER AND CEO
- Phone
- (385) 420-4991
- Return prepared by
- RM ADVISORY LLC
Mission
FOSTERING PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN'S SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.
Program accomplishments
- THE SAMMY CENTER IS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT EVERY SINGLE CHILD IS AMAZING AND SHOULD BE GIVEN EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. WE ARE A HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM CERTIFIED THROUGH THE UTAH STATE RATING SYSTEM. WE ARE A STRENGTHS FOCUSED CENTER AND MEET EVERY CHILD RIGHT WHERE THEY ARE. WE DO THIS BY OFFERING SMALL CLASSROOM SIZE, EVIDENCE BASED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL CURRICULA AND SUPPORT CHILDREN ON HOW TO NAVIGATE BIG FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS THROUGH PLAY, AWARENESS, SELF REGULATION, EMPATHY AND COMPASSION. THE SAMMY CENTER WANTS TO HELP BUILD CHILDREN UP AT A YOUNG AGE TO HELP MITIGATE AND/OR HELP THEM MOVE THROUGH HARDSHIPS SO THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL ADOLESCENTS AND THEN ADULTS. OUR TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENT SUPPORTS RESILIENCE, SELF CARE, AND HEALINGExpenses $266,112
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
- 86-1715891
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,279
- Income (IRS master file)
- $292,206
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $292,206 | $273,772 | $35,279 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $247,067 | $247,780 | $21,286 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $203,222 | $191,853 | $24,223 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: MARIA SOTER | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about THE SAMMY CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE SAMMY CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SAMMY CENTER is 86-1715891.
- Is THE SAMMY CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to THE SAMMY CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE SAMMY CENTER 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 THE SAMMY CENTER 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 THE SAMMY CENTER 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 THE SAMMY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARIA SOTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SAMMY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,132 (MARIA SOTER, FOUNDER AND).
- How much revenue does THE SAMMY CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $292,206, expenses of $273,772 and total assets of $35,279 at year end.
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