Nonprofit · EIN 91-1016974
DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,987,515 | $9,350,675 | $636,840 | $16,862,276 | $2,540,577 | $14,321,699 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,435,698 | $8,327,560 | $108,138 | $16,198,963 | $1,837,424 | $14,361,539 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,749,401 | $8,629,347 | $3,120,054 | $16,851,823 | $1,919,364 | $14,932,459 |
| October 31, 2021 | 990 | $8,258,470 | $7,349,854 | $908,616 | $14,730,962 | $2,270,683 | $12,460,279 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,664,237
- of which government grants
- $8,669,754
- Program service revenue
- $294,977
- Investment income
- $67,577
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$40,151
- Other revenue
- -$39,276
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $153,809
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,209,248
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,723,511
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $69,200
- Occupancy
- $754,277
- Travel
- $40,170
- Depreciation
- $71,407
- Program services (functional)
- $7,692,953
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,409,528
- Fundraising (functional)
- $248,194
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,198,963
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,862,276
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,540,577
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,321,699
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,654,732
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,250,413
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,071,286
- Gross receipts
- $10,027,666
- Employees
- 133
- Volunteers
- 68
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN YANG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $159,912 | $3,566 |
| KAI SHIH | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LINH TRINH | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITZI MOORE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SINAN LI | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA LAU CHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIE COCHRAN CHINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAINUI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANAAL SIDDIQUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BLODGETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN MARITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XIU WEN LI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN YANG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $141,292 | $3,194 |
| KAI SHIH | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SINAN LI | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITZI MOORE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINH TRINH | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BLODGETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA LAU CHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIE COCHRAN CHINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XIU WEN LI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN MARITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANAAL SIDDIQUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAINUI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Yang | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $134,056 | $353 |
| Vertesia Gutierrez | HR Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,828 | $6,069 |
| Kai Shih | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Congdon | Board Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitzi Moore | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Linh Trinh | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Lau Chen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennie Cochran Chinn | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan J Kong | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Xiu Wen Li | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vivian Maritz | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Song | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aarthi Subramani | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kainui Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Whitney White | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2021: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN YANG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $110,224 | $2,483 |
| KAI SHIH | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBY ASIODCHE | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MITZI MOORE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA BLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA CHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIE COCHRAN-CHINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN J KONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SCHMIEDEKNECHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SPRUTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINH TRAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA CONGDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYME MORI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6363 7TH AVE S STE 240, SEATTLE, WA 98108-3409
- In care of
- % SUSAN YANG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUSAN YANG, 6363 7TH AVE S 240, SEATTLE, WA 98108
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN YANG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 767-8223
- Website
- WWW.DENISELOUIE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER (DLEC) PROMOTES SCHOOL AND LIFE READINESS BY PROVIDING EARLY LEARNING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED OUR SERVICES THE MOST.
Program accomplishments
- DLEC PROVIDES FREE HOME VISITING, PRESCHOOL AND SUBSIDIZED FULL DAY PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR OVER 347 LOW-INCOME, HOMELESS, FOSTER AND TEEN PARENT FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION, HEALTH, DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH, AND FAMILY SUPPORT. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO THE CHILD AND FAMILY DIRECTLY AND THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. DLEC ALSO PROVIDES FREE DROP-IN PLAY & LEARN PROGRAM CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND CHINESE TO OVER 667 CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AT THREE LOCATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $7,692,953 · revenue $294,977
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1016974
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,862,276
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,027,666
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $9,987,515 | $9,350,675 | $16,862,276 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $8,435,698 | $8,327,560 | $16,198,963 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $11,749,401 | $8,629,347 | $16,851,823 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $8,495,463 | $8,138,691 | $15,199,401 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | $8,258,470 | $7,349,854 | $14,730,962 | XML |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-1016974).
Questions about DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER
- What is the EIN of DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER is 91-1016974.
- Is DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER 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 DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names SUSAN YANG.
- Who are the officers and directors of DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,912 (SUSAN YANG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DENISE LOUIE EDUCATION CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,987,515, expenses of $9,350,675 and total assets of $16,862,276 at year end.
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