Nonprofit · EIN 93-1958645
STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $378,669 | $413,867 | -$35,198 | $667,285 | $480,542 | $186,743 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $356,560 | $114,519 | $242,041 | $723,172 | $481,131 | $242,041 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $42,925
- Program service revenue
- $335,397
- Investment income
- $347
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,256
- Other salaries and wages
- $188,863
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $300,440
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,766
- Accounting fees
- $9,870
- Occupancy
- $24,771
- Depreciation
- $11,168
- Program services (functional)
- $369,515
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,352
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $723,172
- Total assets, end of year
- $667,285
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $480,542
- Net assets, end of year
- $186,743
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $610,071
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $166,770
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $19,973
- Gross receipts
- $378,669
- Employees
- 11
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- VT
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHI APGAR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $49,798 |
| ANNA RILEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JEN CYPRESS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MAXIMILIAN HURD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JANE CONNOLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CATHERINE CARVELLI | SECRETARY (T Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RACHEL FURNARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TIFFANY CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TOM WIRRONEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GLENN PATTERSONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE COLLINS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS RILEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JEN CYPRESS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MAXIMILIAN HURD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CATHERINE CARVELLI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANNA RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JANE CONNOLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RACHEL FURNARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATHI APGAR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 75 HAYWARD ST, BURLINGTON, VT 05401-4843
- In care of
- % TJ RILEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DOMINIQUE COLLINS, 75 HAYWARD STREET, BURLINGTON, VT 05401
- Signed the 990
- ANNA RILEY, CHAIR
- Phone
- (802) 860-1915
- Return prepared by
- DAVIS & HODGDON ASSOCIATES CPAS PLC
Mission
STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS A HIGH QUALITY, NAEYC ACCREDITED, 5- STAR PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN OPERATING IN THE HEART OF BURLINGTONS SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD FOR OVER 35 YEARS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES 2-5 YEARS OLD, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, IN A COMMUNITY-CENTRIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE LOVED, NURTURED AND SUCCESSFUL.
Program accomplishments
- STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES 2-5 YEARS OLD, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, IN A COMMUNITY-CENTRIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE LOVED, NURTURED AND SUCCESSFUL.Expenses $369,515 · revenue $335,397
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1958645
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $667,285
- Income (IRS master file)
- $378,669
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $378,669 | $413,867 | $667,285 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $356,560 | $114,519 | $723,172 | 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 93-1958645).
Questions about STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC is 93-1958645.
- Is STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER 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 STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DOMINIQUE COLLINS.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,798 (KATHI APGAR, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does STEPPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $378,669, expenses of $413,867 and total assets of $667,285 at year end.
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