Nonprofit · EIN 92-1411618
EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC
Tax-exempt · STERLING, MA 01564
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $457,885 | $374,596 | $83,289 | $498,399 | $33,230 | $465,169 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $421,318 | $300,495 | $120,823 | $408,415 | $26,535 | $381,880 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $263,301 | $2,244 | $261,057 | $262,047 | $990 | $261,057 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $588
- Program service revenue
- $448,640
- Investment income
- $8,657
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $124,682
- Other salaries and wages
- $118,460
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $274,424
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,757
- Accounting fees
- $32,000
- Travel
- $5,886
- Program services (functional)
- $300,786
- Management and general (functional)
- $73,810
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $408,415
- Total assets, end of year
- $498,399
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $33,230
- Net assets, end of year
- $465,169
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $465,169
- Gross receipts
- $457,885
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA BAICH | DIRECTOR & NON-VOTING MEMBER Officer | 40 | $50,767 | $3,076 |
| SUSAN STEARNS | FORMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR & NON-VOT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $33,511 | $0 |
| MARTA BRUNNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY O'NEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE POLANKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WARREN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SHEEHY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOAZ NADAV MANES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY FONSECA | CLERK/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN STEARNS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR & NON-VOTING MEMBER OF BOD Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $33,736 |
| JENNIFER BOWEN | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| FERN BRODY | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ANNA GOLD | FORMER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARTA BRUNNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| VICKI COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| JONATHAN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| KATY O'NEILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SUE POLANKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SCOTT WARREN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SHEEHY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY FONSECA | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| BOAZ NADAV MANES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN STEARNS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR & NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BOWEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| FERN BRODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ANNA GOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARTA BRUNNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SCOTT WARREN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SHEEHY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY FONSECA | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| BOAZ NADAV MANES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 211, STERLING, MA 01564-0211
- In care of
- % NPCM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTINA BAICH, 153 CLINTON ROAD PO BOX 211 200, STERLING, MA 01564
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINA BAICH, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 584-7884
- Website
- WWW.EASTLIBRARIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NON PROFIT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Mission
EAST'S MISSION IS TO SECURE THE PRINT SCHOLARLY RECORD IN SUPPORT OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH.
Program accomplishments
- EAST IS THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF A LARGE GROUP OF ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH LIBRARIES TO DOCUMENT, PROTECT, AND PROVIDE LONG-TERM ACCESS TO THEIR PRINT COLLECTIONS. EAST DIRECTLY ADDRESSES THE GROWING NEED FOR ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH LIBRARIES TO ENSURE THAT PRINT BOOKS AND JOURNALS OF SCHOLARLY VALUE ARE NOT INADVERTENTLY DISCARDED AS LIBRARIES UNDERTAKE NECESSARY WEEDING AND DESELECTION PROGRAMS TO FREE UP SPACE FOR OTHER LIBRARY SERVICES. BY ENSURING THAT SCHOLARLY CONTENT ACROSS THE LIBRARIES IS RETAINED LOCALLY ON BEHALF OF ALL EAST MEMBERS, FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND SCHOLARS CAN HAVE CONFIDENCE THAT THEY WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THESE RESOURCES AND THAT UNIQUE AND VALUABLE SCHOLARLY CONTENT IS PROTECTED IN SUPPORT OF TEACHING, LEARNING, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP.Expenses $300,786 · revenue $448,640
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-1411618
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $498,399
- Income (IRS master file)
- $457,885
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $457,885 | $374,596 | $498,399 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $421,318 | $300,495 | $408,415 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $263,301 | $2,244 | $262,047 | XML |
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 92-1411618).
Questions about EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC
- What is the EIN of EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC is 92-1411618.
- Is EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC 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 EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names CHRISTINA BAICH.
- Who are the officers and directors of EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,767 (CHRISTINA BAICH, DIRECTOR & NON-VOTING MEMBER).
- How much revenue does EASTERN ACADEMIC SCHOLARS TRUST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $457,885, expenses of $374,596 and total assets of $498,399 at year end.
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