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Nonprofit · EIN 88-4366427

LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL

Tax-exempt · BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015

Financials

$365K$309K2022$375K$353K2023$376K$384K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$375,784$384,150-$8,366$213,711$0$213,711
July 31, 2024990$374,913$352,665$22,248$222,077$0$222,077
July 31, 2023990$364,820$308,925$55,895$199,829$0$199,829
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$375,784
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$278,617
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$299,810
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$960
Program services (functional)
$383,190
Management and general (functional)
$960

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$222,077
Total assets, end of year
$213,711
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$213,711
Net assets without donor restrictions
$213,711
Gross receipts
$375,784
Employees
35
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MO

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER DAVISSCHOOL DIREC
Officer
25$39,224
RONDA BREWERDIRECTOR / T
Trustee or director, Officer
25$38,653
CHRIS ABELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ELAINE BUCHHOLZTREAS. - TH
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
EVELYN ERICSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DIANA GRIFFITHSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
JOSH JAMETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DIANE MCMILLANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
PENNY WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
MELANIE ZINK-SHYVINCKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER DAVISSCHOOL DIREC
Officer
20$37,268
RONDA BREWERSCHOOL DIREC
Officer
20$37,160
CHRIS ABELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ELIZABETH BRADENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ELAINE BUCHHOLZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
EVELYN ERICSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DIANA GRIFFITHSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
PENNY WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
MELANIE ZINK-SHYVINCKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER DAVISSCHOOL DIREC
Officer
40$33,868
RONDA BREWERSCHOOL DIREC
Officer
40$32,905
CHRIS ABELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ELIZABETH BRADENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ELAINE BUCHHOLZTREASURER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
EVELYN ERICSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DIANA GRIFFITHSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0.25$0
PENNY WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
MELANIE ZINK-SHYVINCKSECRETARY
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 SW WOODS CHAPEL RD, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015-3325
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RONDA BREWER, 29006 E WYATT RD, GRAIN VALLEY, MO 64029
Signed the 990
RONDA BREWER, DIRECTOR / TREASURER
Phone
(816) 229-9949
Return prepared by
WESTBROOK & CO PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN SOCIAL AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN A CHRISTIAN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED A HEALTHY BALANCE BETWEEN SOCIAL AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROXOMIATELY 160 EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS.
    Expenses $383,190 · revenue $369,446

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-4366427
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
2023
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$213,711
Income (IRS master file)
$375,784

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$375,784$384,150$213,711XML
990July 2024$374,913$352,665$222,077XML
990July 2023$364,820$308,925$199,829XML

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 88-4366427).

Questions about LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL

What is the EIN of LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL is 88-4366427.
Is LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL 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 LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names RONDA BREWER.
Who are the officers and directors of LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $39,224 (HEATHER DAVIS, SCHOOL DIREC).
How much revenue does LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $375,784, expenses of $384,150 and total assets of $213,711 at year end.

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