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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2678295

ONWARD LEARNING

Tax-exempt · MARTIN, SD 57551

Financials

$839K$468K2023$603K$579K2024$202K$491K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ONWARD LEARNING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$201,575$490,606-$289,031$136,031$25,174$110,857
December 31, 2024990$602,817$579,141$23,676$400,294$406$399,888
December 31, 2023990$838,534$468,498$370,036$377,559$1,347$376,212
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$163,931
of which government grants
$131,965
Program service revenue
$37,644
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,210
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$271,712
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$294,720
Professional fundraising fees
$8,196
Accounting fees
$4,514
Occupancy
$44,017
Travel
$12,186
Depreciation
$17,535
Program services (functional)
$430,144
Management and general (functional)
$52,266
Fundraising (functional)
$8,196

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$400,294
Total assets, end of year
$136,031
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,174
Net assets, end of year
$110,857
Land, buildings and equipment
$109,907
Gross receipts
$201,575
Employees
12
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
SD

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary Jo FairheadExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
50$52,250
Chelsi BrownSecretary
Officer
0.5$1,575
Rick MayBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
AJ GranelliBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
Becky RileyBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
Arlana BettelyounPresident
Officer
0.5$0
Katherine HunterTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary Jo FairheadExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
50$53,250
Chelsi BrownSecretary
Officer
0.5$2,700
Rick MayBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
AJ GranelliBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
Becky RileyBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
Arlana BettelyounPresident
Officer
0.5$0
Katherine HunterTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mary Jo FairheadExecutive Director
Highest-paid employee
50$45,344
Rick MayBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
AJ GranelliBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
Becky RileyBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
Arlana BettelyounPresident
Officer
0.5$0
Chelsi BrownSecretary
Officer
0.5$0
Katherine HunterTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1023 E MAIN ST, MARTIN, SD 57551-2206
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1023 East Main St, Martin SD 57551
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Mary J Fairhead, PO Box 1037, Martin, SD 57551
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Mary Jo Fairhead, PO Box 1037, Martin SD 57551
Signed the 990
Mary J Fairhead, Executive Director
Phone
(605) 515-3262
Return prepared by
The Bearded Bookkeepers LLC

Mission

Onward Learning ensures a safe community of interactive learning with a love based and child centered approach. Every child is seen as extraordinary and is supported in finding their own unique strengths and interests through embracing curiosity, creativity, connection, and independence. This is accomplished through age specific education.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • First Steps - Learning and Care for Ages 1 to 3. Every aspect of this program has been meticulously crafted through the lens of what is best for the early development of children. During this stage of development, children learn best through sensory experiences, manipulating objects, imitation, and involvement in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities. This program serves 5 students and all students receive discounted tution and/or tuition assistance.
    Expenses $86,029
  • Little Learners - Preschool and Kindergarten. During these years, we foster a learning environment in which children develop a love of learning. Teachers guide the learning process of hands-on learning and independent and collaborative play. 9 Students were served and the majority recieved discounted tuition and/or tuition assistance.
    Expenses $232,278
  • Taking Flight and Age of Exploration - Grade 1st through 8th. Highly experienced teachers guide students in meaningful, real-world learning, giving students a deeper understanding of language, mathematics, science, social studies, music, the natural world, social interactions and much more. Learning is enriched through community awareness activities such as visiting senior centers to perform, performances for the community, hosting bake sales, and volunteering at various community events. 14 students were served with the majority of students recieving discounted tuition and/or tuition assistance.
    Expenses $111,837

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-2678295
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$136,031
Income (IRS master file)
$201,575

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$201,575$490,606$136,031XML
990December 2024$602,817$579,141$400,294IRS
990December 2023$838,534$468,498$377,559XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Mary Jo Fairhead
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 87-2678295).

Questions about ONWARD LEARNING

What is the EIN of ONWARD LEARNING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ONWARD LEARNING is 87-2678295.
Is ONWARD LEARNING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to ONWARD LEARNING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ONWARD LEARNING 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 ONWARD LEARNING 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 ONWARD LEARNING 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 ONWARD LEARNING?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Mary J Fairhead.
Who are the officers and directors of ONWARD LEARNING?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,250 (Mary Jo Fairhead, Executive Director).
How much revenue does ONWARD LEARNING have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $201,575, expenses of $490,606 and total assets of $136,031 at year end.

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