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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2712780

UNDER THE CANOPY INC

Tax-exempt · TULSA, OK 74107

Financials

$233K$340K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNDER THE CANOPY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$232,998$340,246-$107,248$166,048$206,911-$40,863
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$232,998
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,720
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$106,793
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,902
Occupancy
$6,000
Travel
$5,613
Program services (functional)
$340,246

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$166,048
Total liabilities, end of year
$206,911
Net assets, end of year
-$40,863
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$40,863
Gross receipts
$232,998
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
OK

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Margaritte Arthrell-KnezekExcutive Director
Key employee
40$32,500$4,242
Kristin MillerBusiness Operations Manager
Key employee
40$27,802$4,242
Amber GatesInstructional Leader
Key employee
40$30,000$627
Vyacheslav KhrapakChairman
Officer
2$0$0
Patrick BouldenVice Chair
Officer
2$0$0
Allison Irby VuTreasurer
Officer
2$0$0
Stacey LeighSecretary
Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3205 W 39TH ST, TULSA, OK 74107-5104
In care of
% MARGARITTE ARTHRELL KNEZEK
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
1747 S Erie Pl, Tulsa OK 741126927
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek, 3205 W 39TH ST, TULSA, OK 74107
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Margaritte Arthrell Knezek, 1747 S Erie Pl, Tulsa OK 741126927
Signed the 990
Andrea Murrell, The Murrell Group LLC
Phone
(918) 205-1193
Return prepared by
The Murrell Group LLC

Mission

Under the Canopy School UTCS is a nature-based public Waldorf-inspired Pre-K-Fifth school that connects students to each other and their community through active engagement with the natural environment. The schools public Waldorf model immerses students in their journey of human development and provides a rigorous academic arts and outdoor-infused curriculum that awakens individuals unique gifts and empowers them to enrich the health of their communities becoming lifelong learners.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During its inaugural year Under the Canopy School focused extensively on organizational development and startup activities necessary to launch a high-quality nature-based public Waldorf charter school serving children and families in Tulsa Oklahoma. Program service accomplishments included curriculum development aligned with public Waldorf educational practices and Oklahoma academic standards staff recruitment and training community outreach and enrollment efforts operational and compliance system development facilities preparation and the establishment of governance financial and administrative infrastructure. Significant startup costs were incurred related to educational materials classroom setup and compliance requirements professional development facility improvements technology systems insurance and other foundational expenses necessary to prepare for the successful opening and long-term sustainability of the school. These investments directly supported the organizations mission of providing accessible whole-child education rooted in nature creativity and community connection.
    Expenses $340,247 · revenue $232,998

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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
87-2712780
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
2021
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$232,998$340,246$166,048XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Margaritte Arthrell Knezek
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: margaritte arthrell-knezek
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: margaret arthrell-knezek
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 87-2712780).

Questions about UNDER THE CANOPY INC

What is the EIN of UNDER THE CANOPY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNDER THE CANOPY INC is 87-2712780.
Is UNDER THE CANOPY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to UNDER THE CANOPY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNDER THE CANOPY INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of UNDER THE CANOPY INC 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 UNDER THE CANOPY INC 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 UNDER THE CANOPY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek.
Who are the officers and directors of UNDER THE CANOPY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,500 (Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek, Excutive Director).
How much revenue does UNDER THE CANOPY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $232,998, expenses of $340,246 and total assets of $166,048 at year end.

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