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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2163734

COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23229

Financials

$578K$586K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$578,314$585,922-$7,608$74,938$0$74,938
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,000
Program service revenue
$563,314
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$43,440
Other salaries and wages
$407,217
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$485,131
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,800
Occupancy
$22,266
Program services (functional)
$501,036
Management and general (functional)
$84,886

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$82,546
Total assets, end of year
$74,938
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$74,938
Net assets without donor restrictions
$74,938
Gross receipts
$578,314
Employees
34
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
VA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary ThorntonCo-Chairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
8$35,840
Patricia MoonCo-Chairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
8$7,600
Tracey WaltersSecretary Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
David RossMember at Large
Trustee or director
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1403 MORMAC RD, RICHMOND, VA 23229-5461
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
3601 Seminary Ave, Richmond VA 23227
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Patricia Moon, 3601 Seminary Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Mary Thornton, 3601 Seminary Ave, Richmond VA 23227
Signed the 990
Patricia Moon, Co-Chair
Phone
(804) 310-8917
Return prepared by
Accounting Strategies to Solutions LLC

Mission

a place for children to be nurtured, to grow, learn and discover through play and engagement with the natural world. A place where All children and families are welcome

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During the year, The Cottage School expanded its capacity by opening two additional classrooms, serving 28 more children and their families. This growth was supported in part by a $15,000 grant designated for the expansion of services and programs. In addition, The Cottage School collaborated with volunteer members of the community who contributed their time and skills to enhance our facility and playground, further enriching the learning environment for our students.
    Expenses $501,036 · revenue $438,368

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
87-2163734
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
2022
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$74,938
Income (IRS master file)
$578,314

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$578,314$585,922$74,938XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Mary Thornton
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Mary Thornton
December 31, 2022≤ $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 87-2163734).

Questions about COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC

What is the EIN of COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC is 87-2163734.
Is COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC 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 COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC 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 COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC 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 COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Patricia Moon.
Who are the officers and directors of COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,840 (Mary Thornton, Co-Chairperson).
How much revenue does COTTAGE SCHOOL LLC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $578,314, expenses of $585,922 and total assets of $74,938 at year end.

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