Nonprofit · EIN 87-2460763
DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · MARSHFIELD, WI 54449
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $377,087 | $351,614 | $25,473 | $88,874 | $0 | $88,874 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $203,218 | $174,837 | $28,381 | $47,473 | $0 | $47,473 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $119,299 | $114,003 | $5,296 | $19,092 | – | $19,092 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $377,087
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $218,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $218,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $77,368
- Occupancy
- $14,160
- Program services (functional)
- $351,614
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,401
- Total assets, end of year
- $88,874
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $88,874
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $88,874
- Gross receipts
- $377,087
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Roehrborn | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $40,000 |
| Tara Parks | Board President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pamala Hutter | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Crystal Baird | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Roehrborn | Executive Director, Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 30 | $0 |
| Beckie Gaskill | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Parks | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pamala Hutter | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jerin Turner | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Roehrborn | Founder, Executive Director | 30 | $8,502 |
| Tia Bertz | Associate Director | 30 | $8,197 |
| Kaylee Bertz | Animal Program Manager | 15 | $5,887 |
| Tara Parks | Board Advisor | 1 | $0 |
| Jerin Turner | Board Advisor | 1 | $0 |
| Beckie Gaskill | Board Advisor | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 248 S CENTRAL AVE, MARSHFIELD, WI 54449-2835
- In care of
- % LINDA R ROEHRBORN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 248 S Central Ave, Marshfield WI 54449
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Linda Roehrborn, 248 S Central Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Linda Roehrborn, 10389 Pine Lane, Marshfield WI 54449
- Signed the 990
- Linda Roehrborn, Executive Director
- Phone
- (715) 898-1196
Mission
Discovery Education Station, a Wisconsin-based, veteran and woman-founded nonprofit (501(c)(3)), fosters an inclusive haven where kids of all ages explore STEAM disciplines to ignite curiosity and inspire learning. We offer enriching classes, dynamic camps, engaging hands-on workshops, and clubs. We prioritize creating a safe space for families with special needs children, nurturing well-being, life skills, and strong family bonds. Together, we empower minds and build connections for a brighter future.
Program accomplishments
- **Inclusive Youth & Family Services** Discovery Education Station provided inclusive educational, recreational, and enrichment programming for children, teens, and families throughout Central Wisconsin. Through after-school programs, summer camps, school break activities, adaptive recreation, community outings, and hands-on STEAM learning experiences, participants developed academic, social, emotional, and life skills in a safe and supportive environment. Programs were intentionally designed to serve youth of all abilities, with a strong emphasis on creating inclusive opportunities for children with disabilities to learn alongside their peers. Participants engaged in science, technology, engineering, arts, agriculture, and mathematics activities, creative projects, outdoor exploration, animal education, and collaborative problem-solving experiences that fostered curiosity, confidence, and independence. The organization also provided family-centered programming that strengthened relationships, encouraged community engagement, and reduced barriers to participation for families seeking inclusive educational and recreational opportunities. Community partnerships, volunteers, and local businesses helped expand access to high-quality programming while supporting Discovery Education Station's mission of empowering minds and transforming lives through education, innovation, exploration, and inclusion.
- **Disability Support Services (CLTS, IRIS, Respite & Community Inclusion)** Discovery Education Station provided individualized support services for children, teens, and adults with disabilities through the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program, IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct), respite care, daily living skills instruction, and community inclusion services. These programs were designed to promote independence, improve quality of life, strengthen social connections, and support participants in reaching their personal goals. Participants received individualized instruction in life skills such as communication, personal hygiene, meal preparation, budgeting, transportation, workplace readiness, decision-making, and community safety. Services also included recreational activities, educational outings, volunteer opportunities, and hands-on experiences that encouraged confidence, self-advocacy, and meaningful community participation. Discovery Education Station worked closely with families, care teams, schools, and community partners to ensure services were person-centered and responsive to each participant's unique strengths and needs. By providing consistent, compassionate support in inclusive community settings, the organization helped reduce caregiver stress while empowering individuals with disabilities to build independence, develop lasting relationships, and become active members of their communities.
- **Community Education & Outreach** Discovery Education Station strengthened community connections through educational outreach, public events, volunteer engagement, and collaborative partnerships that expanded access to inclusive learning opportunities for individuals and families throughout Central Wisconsin. The organization hosted educational events, family activities, seasonal programs, and community workshops that promoted science, technology, arts, environmental education, healthy living, and lifelong learning for participants of all ages and abilities. The organization also operated its Animal Ambassador Program, providing hands-on educational experiences that taught responsibility, compassion, conservation, and respect for animals and the natural world. Through interactive learning opportunities, participants developed confidence, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills while engaging in meaningful educational activities. Throughout the year, Discovery Education Station continued building partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, volunteers, and community leaders to increase access to inclusive programming and strengthen local resources. Significant efforts were also dedicated to planning, fundraising, and developing Discovery Harbor and DiscoveryX, an expanded educational campus that will greatly increase the organization's ability to provide STEAM education, workforce development, life skills training, and inclusive learning experiences for children, teens, adults with disabilities, and families across Central Wisconsin.
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2460763
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $88,874
- Income (IRS master file)
- $377,087
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $377,087 | $351,614 | $88,874 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $203,218 | $174,837 | $47,473 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $119,299 | $114,003 | $19,092 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Linda Roehrborn | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Linda Roehrborn | December 31, 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 87-2460763).
Questions about DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED is 87-2460763.
- Is DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED 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 DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED 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 DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED 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 DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Linda Roehrborn.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (Linda Roehrborn, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $377,087, expenses of $351,614 and total assets of $88,874 at year end.
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