Nonprofit · EIN 91-1097442
BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990 | $8,043,341 | $8,131,581 | -$88,240 | $2,920,092 | $2,952,440 | -$32,348 |
| January 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,012,641 | $8,162,280 | -$149,639 | $2,883,022 | $2,827,130 | $55,892 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,748,204 | $8,870,493 | -$122,289 | $1,449,426 | $1,177,698 | $271,728 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,036,805
- of which government grants
- $8,018,096
- Program service revenue
- $6,536
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $225,163
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,236,039
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,797,823
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $56,713
- Accounting fees
- $17,499
- Occupancy
- $359,411
- Travel
- $55,417
- Depreciation
- $596,353
- Program services (functional)
- $8,015,389
- Management and general (functional)
- $116,192
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,883,022
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,920,092
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,952,440
- Net assets, end of year
- -$32,348
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $148,173
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$73,876
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $41,528
- Gross receipts
- $8,043,341
- Employees
- 146
- Volunteers
- 556
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magen Russell | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $104,133 | $14,164 |
| Teresa Wilhelm | Finance Manager Officer | 40 | $90,926 | $13,570 |
| Lisa Gorman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Page | Board ViceChair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Knight | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Strand | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ramona Engelmann | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Nelson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2025: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magen Russell | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $103,809 | $5,210 |
| Teresa Wilhelm | Finance Manager Officer | 40 | $90,809 | $4,663 |
| Lisa Gorman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Page | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Knight | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Strand | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ramona Engelmann | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Nelson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM EDGAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| RAMONA ENGELMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LISA GORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARIA KNIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRAD PAGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY PERSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| PAUL STRAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 415 N ROOSEVELT ST BLDG A STE 1, KENNEWICK, WA 99336-7855
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Magen Russell, 415 N Roosevelt Building A Ste 1, Kennewick, WA 99336
- Signed the 990
- Magen Russell, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (509) 578-5212
- Website
- http://BFHS.net
- Return prepared by
- Petersen CPAs & Advisors PLLC
Mission
BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY, PRESCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR QUALIFYING CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- Benton Franklin Head Start is a federally funded program that provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services to low-income families with children from birth to five residing in Benton and Franklin Counties. Head Start Preschool provides services to children ages 3 to 5 years. Part-day enrollment offers 73 slots, duration enrollment offers 197 slots. Early Head Start, a home-based program, serves pregnant women and children between the ages of 0 and 3. The program has 60 slots.Benton Franklin Head Start is a child development program that seeks to enhance the development of children from birth to five by establishing strong partnerships with the parents and the community.Expenses $7,821,540
- Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is state-funded, and enrollment provides 20 slots.Expenses $193,849
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1097442
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,920,092
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,043,341
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | January 2026 | $8,043,341 | $8,131,581 | $2,920,092 | XML |
| 990 | January 2025 | $8,012,641 | $8,162,280 | $2,883,022 | XML |
| 990 | January 2024 | $8,748,204 | $8,870,493 | $1,449,426 | XML |
| 990 | January 2023 | $7,410,921 | $7,589,554 | $983,798 | IRS |
| 990 | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 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 91-1097442).
Questions about BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM is 91-1097442.
- Is BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM 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 BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 names Magen Russell.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,133 (Magen Russell, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does BENTON FRANKLIN HEAD START PROGRAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $8,043,341, expenses of $8,131,581 and total assets of $2,920,092 at year end.
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