Nonprofit · EIN 94-2216916
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
Tax-exempt · FOLSOM, CA 95630
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $100,712 | $90,174 | $10,538 | $48,488 | – | $48,488 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $133,696 | $151,839 | -$18,143 | $37,955 | $5 | $37,950 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Program service revenue
- $85,451
- Investment income
- $1,128
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,623
- Other revenue
- $510
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $22,836
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $60,197
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,838
- Occupancy
- $17,016
- Other expenses
- $9,123
- Program services (functional)
- $85,903
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,955
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,488
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,488
- Cash, savings and investments
- $45,132
- Land and buildings
- $1,344
- Gross receipts
- $101,145
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Powell | Director | 15 | $22,186 |
| Rae Zarghami | Director | 5 | $552 |
| Emily Grose | President | 15 | $98 |
| Jenny McNatt | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Trish Violett | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Lisa Schmidt | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Ashley Knaub | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Elise Nagi | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Ancona | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Smith | Co-op Director | 35 | $50,000 |
| Jenny McNatt | Dir of Fundrais | 0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Ancona | Dir. of Members | 0 | $0 |
| Ashley Knaub | Dir. of MB&E | 0 | $0 |
| Rocio Del Razo | Dir. of Public | 0 | $0 |
| Michelle Burns | Co-op Director | 0 | $0 |
| Carly Webster | Program Coordin | 0 | $0 |
| Brittany Scott | Program Coordin | 0 | $0 |
| Erika Smith | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Susie McGuffin | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Trish Violett | Dir. of Communi | 0 | $0 |
| Emily Grose | President | 0 | $0 |
| Jaclyn Calderon | Program Coordin | 0 | $0 |
| Lisa Schmidt | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Nolan Leue | Dir. of Facilit | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 450 BLUE RAVINE RD, FOLSOM, CA 95630-3402
- In care of
- % SHAWN EDWINSON
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Shannon Powell, Director
- Phone
- (916) 983-5106
- Return prepared by
- Nelson & Associates CPAs
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2216916 or by the name BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To provide meaningful, individualized, play-based early childhood education in a cooperative environment within our community in a way that empowers advocacy and supports relationships between teachers, children and families.
Program accomplishments
- Preschool: 3 Day a week play-based preschool class. Served more than 13 families. Toddler Transition: 2 Day a week play based preschool class. Served more than 12 families. Parent Child: Play based parent and caregiver class. Served more than 11 families.All parents required to assist in the classroom leading to high levels of parent education. Volunteer work allows the co-op to keep the cost low for all families. This creates accessibility.Bright Beginnings served more than 40 children across 4 programs. Several families were dual enrolled in multiple programs. All funds go back into the program to keep tuition affordable for all families.All programs include a hands on parent education component. All parents served as assistants in their program/classroom.Expenses $85,903
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2216916
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,488
- Income (IRS master file)
- $101,145
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $100,712 | $90,174 | $48,488 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $133,696 | $151,839 | $37,955 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 94-2216916).
Questions about BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL
- What is the EIN of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL is 94-2216916.
- Is BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL 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 BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL 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 BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,186 (Shannon Powell, Director).
- How much revenue does BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PRESCHOOL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $100,712, expenses of $90,174 and total assets of $48,488 at year end.
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