Nonprofit · EIN 92-0087993
LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE
Tax-exempt · GIRDWOOD, AK 99587
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $670,184 | $474,209 | $195,975 | $521,305 | $11,655 | $509,650 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $465,955 | $452,159 | $13,796 | $313,675 | $0 | $313,675 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $365,259 | $349,672 | $15,587 | $306,353 | $6,474 | $299,879 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $265,567
- of which government grants
- $42,057
- Program service revenue
- $393,651
- Investment income
- $1,579
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,387
- Other revenue
- $9,387
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $63,349
- Other salaries and wages
- $303,554
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $402,235
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,950
- Occupancy
- $11,606
- Program services (functional)
- $457,823
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,386
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $313,675
- Total assets, end of year
- $521,305
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,655
- Net assets, end of year
- $509,650
- Gross receipts
- $672,760
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- AK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Byers | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $85,823 |
| Joan Laque Lower | President Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| Amy Stone | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Breanne H Donovan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Gilhen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Adrienne Brennan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pamela Hatzis | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Justina Szal Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Patricia Faulkner Hamre | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Sarah Gottstein | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Ana Kaiser | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| David Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Brooke Lavender | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Erin Lester | Director Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Francis Connor | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Anderson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Howarth | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Byers | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $64,197 |
| Andrea Anderson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Adrienne Brennan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Francis Connor | Treasurer, VP Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Bre Donovan | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Alayna DuPont | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Dave Gilhen | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Crista Hahn | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Carol Howarth | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ana Kaiser | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Brooke Lavender | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Erin Lester | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Emily Lewis | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Joan Lower | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cadence Maddox | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Justina Phillips | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Thea Ritter | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| David Robinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Amy Stone | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Byers | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $64,247 |
| Andrea Anderson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Ana Kaiser | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Riley Bennett-Vockner | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Brooke Lavender | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Francis Connor | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Joan Lower | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Bre Donovan | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Cadence Maddox | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Alayna DuPont | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Shannon Markley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Sarah Glassett | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Justina Phillips | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Amy Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Adrienne Brennan | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Erin Lester | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Rachel Byers | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Emily Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
| Crista Hahn | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 130 EGLOFF DR, GIRDWOOD, AK 99587-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Joan Lower
- Signed the 990
- Joan Lower, President
- Phone
- (907) 783-2116
- Website
- www.littlebearsplayhouse.com
- Return prepared by
- ALTMAN ROGERS & CO
Mission
To provide a safe, caring environment that promotes sound economic, social, cognitive and physical development of children while strengthening and encouraging positive relationships among childcare professionals, families and our community.
Program accomplishments
- Little Bears Playhouse successfully operates a high quality early learning center from ages one year to 5 years. We operate year round and serve over 40 families within the Girdwood community and surrounding valleys. Our average daily attendance is between 26-27 children per day. Our objective is to continue to operate at capacity and provide affordableand quality early learning for our community.Expenses $457,823 · revenue $393,651
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
- 92-0087993
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $521,305
- Income (IRS master file)
- $672,760
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $670,184 | $474,209 | $521,305 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $465,955 | $452,159 | $313,675 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $365,259 | $349,672 | $306,353 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $357,157 | $352,855 | $290,889 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2017 | – | – | – | 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 92-0087993).
Questions about LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE
- What is the EIN of LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE is 92-0087993.
- Is LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE 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 LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE 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 LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE 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 LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Joan Lower.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,823 (Rachel Byers, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LITTLE BEARS PLAYHOUSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $670,184, expenses of $474,209 and total assets of $521,305 at year end.
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