Nonprofit · EIN 87-4721643
PEAK BEGINNINGS
Tax-exempt · APEX, NC 27502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $96,268 | $57,203 | $39,065 | $103,614 | – | $103,614 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $75,746 | $85,503 | -$9,757 | $64,549 | – | $64,549 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $75,717 | $54,304 | $21,413 | $74,305 | – | $74,305 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $75,035
- Net income from fundraising events
- $21,233
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $32,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,132
- Occupancy
- $300
- Other expenses
- $16,771
- Program services (functional)
- $57,203
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $64,549
- Total assets, end of year
- $103,614
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $103,614
- Cash, savings and investments
- $87,281
- Gross receipts
- $115,736
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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANE TOMEY | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $16,000 |
| KIMBERLY WILLIFORD | KEY EMPLOYEE | 20 | $16,000 |
| STEPHANIE BIAS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY AKOUALA | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| MIKE GAUL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| KELLY THOMANN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ROCIO ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| GABRIELLA MCCREARY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SALZMAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANE TOMEY | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $24,000 |
| KIMBERLY WILLIFORD | LEAD TEACHER | 0 | $24,000 |
| CRAIG MOSS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JULIE LINVILLE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY WILLIFORD | LEAD TEACHER | 30 | $24,000 |
| LANE TOMEY | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $12,000 |
| TERRI PENNYPACKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG MOSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE LINVILLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MISHELL GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CERRETTA AMOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA KIMBALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1805 ELDERBANK DR, APEX, NC 27502-2541
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1805 ELDERBANK DR, APEX NC 275022541
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Craig Anderson Moss, 300 Devonhall Lane, cary NC 27518
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LANE TOMEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (919) 907-3725
- Website
- PEAKBEGINNINGS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROMEO WIGGINS & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM UNDER-RESOURCED FAMILIES TO GAIN THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO REACH THEIR UNIQUE POTENTIAL, BY OFFERRING FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN A CHRIST-CENTERED, NURTURING AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- -STUDENTS RECEIVED THEIR FIRST LIBRARY CARDS AND LEARNED HOW TO BORROW BOOKS. A MILESTONE THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO A LIFETIME OF READING; BUILDS EARLY LITERACY SKILLS AND ENCOURAGES A LOVE OF LEARNING THAT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. -INTRODUCED SPECIAL TEACHING UNIT CALLED "GOD MADE ME" - A CELEBRATION OF EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE VALUE AND PURPOSE. THROUGH STORIES, SONGS, ART AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, OUR STUDENTS LEARNED THAT THEY ARE WONDERFULLY MADE BY GOD WITH A SPECIAL PURPOSE. -USED ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND PROGRAMMING SYSTEM TO MONITOR GROWTH NEEDS. 100% OF OUR STUDENTS MET THE BENCHMARK FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS. -PROVIDED SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. -PROVIDED OVER 6,500 HEALTHY MEALS TO HELP LIFE A HEAVY BURDEN FOR FAMILIES WHILE FUELING HEALTHY BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORTING EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND STRENGTHENING IMMUNE SYSTEMS.Expenses $57,203
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-4721643
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $103,614
- Income (IRS master file)
- $115,736
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $96,268 | $57,203 | $103,614 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $75,746 | $85,503 | $64,549 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $75,717 | $54,304 | $74,305 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Craig Anderson Moss | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 87-4721643).
Questions about PEAK BEGINNINGS
- What is the EIN of PEAK BEGINNINGS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PEAK BEGINNINGS is 87-4721643.
- Is PEAK BEGINNINGS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to PEAK BEGINNINGS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PEAK BEGINNINGS 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 PEAK BEGINNINGS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PEAK BEGINNINGS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PEAK BEGINNINGS?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Craig Anderson Moss.
- Who are the officers and directors of PEAK BEGINNINGS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,000 (LANE TOMEY, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does PEAK BEGINNINGS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $96,268, expenses of $57,203 and total assets of $103,614 at year end.
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