Nonprofit · EIN 91-1518739
SOUND LEARNING
Tax-exempt · SHELTON, WA 98584
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $423,767 | $414,134 | $9,633 | $710,692 | $35,792 | $674,900 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $537,622 | $367,960 | $169,662 | $696,706 | $31,439 | $665,267 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $417,291
- of which government grants
- $345,270
- Program service revenue
- $2,776
- Investment income
- $3,700
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$21
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $60,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $234,365
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $321,138
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,675
- Occupancy
- $22,698
- Travel
- $4,964
- Depreciation
- $5,061
- Program services (functional)
- $362,361
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,364
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,409
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $696,706
- Total assets, end of year
- $710,692
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $35,792
- Net assets, end of year
- $674,900
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,576
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $674,900
- Gross receipts
- $423,788
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 89
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Klasell | Exec. Director Key employee | 40 | $60,000 |
| Billy Thomas Jr | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Gigi Olsen | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jeff Slakey | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Jones | Chief Pub Def. Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Lucas | Secretary Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Penny Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anna Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maria Parra | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Klasell | Exec. Director Key employee | 40 | $55,000 |
| Billy Thomas Jr | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Gigi Olsen | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jeff Slakey | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Jones | Chief Pub Def. Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Lucas | Secretary Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Penny Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anna Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maria Parra | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 133 W RAILROAD AVE, SHELTON, WA 98584-3538
- In care of
- % SUSAN ICKES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ava Taylor-Sisk, 133 Railroad Ave, Shelton, WA 98584
- Signed the 990
- Ava Taylor-Sisk, Director
- Phone
- (360) 426-9733
- Website
- soundlearning.co
- Return prepared by
- VANDER WEGEN & ASSOCIATES INC PS
Mission
Sound Learning is a community based adult education organization. We provide learner-centered instruction that helps students develop the skills needed to navigate community systems, progress along career and college pathways, and realize their goals.
Program accomplishments
- Adult Basic Education programs include English, reading writing, math and technology skills along with GED prep and High School + Diploma; academic, workplace, and training or college ready skills upgrade, and citizenship prep. Sound Learnings mission is to educate adults to succeed and contribute to society. We just finished our 33rd year providing adults and out of school youth (age 16 +) with the tools necessary to succeed. During 2024-25, we served 285 students who were working towards their studies and achieving their goals. Our volunteers donated 2,684 hours tutoring our students.Expenses $362,361 · revenue $2,755
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1518739
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $710,692
- Income (IRS master file)
- $423,788
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $423,767 | $414,134 | $710,692 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $537,622 | $367,960 | $696,706 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $369,486 | $344,225 | $520,279 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 91-1518739).
Questions about SOUND LEARNING
- What is the EIN of SOUND LEARNING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUND LEARNING is 91-1518739.
- Is SOUND LEARNING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to SOUND LEARNING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUND LEARNING 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 SOUND LEARNING 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 SOUND LEARNING 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 SOUND LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ava Taylor-Sisk.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUND LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (Shannon Klasell, Exec. Director).
- How much revenue does SOUND LEARNING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $423,767, expenses of $414,134 and total assets of $710,692 at year end.
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