Nonprofit · EIN 01-0547297
NEW SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · KENNEBUNK, ME 04043
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $426,071 | $504,932 | -$78,861 | $534,730 | $538,401 | -$3,671 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $621,790 | $634,386 | -$12,596 | $617,821 | $546,983 | $70,838 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $631,394 | $673,009 | -$41,615 | $685,763 | $613,091 | $72,672 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $103,683
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $166,140
- Investment income
- $9,711
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $141,919
- Other revenue
- $146,537
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $43,031
- Other salaries and wages
- $283,357
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $355,774
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,815
- Occupancy
- $13,521
- Travel
- $2,486
- Depreciation
- $24,839
- Program services (functional)
- $368,637
- Management and general (functional)
- $129,339
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,956
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $617,821
- Total assets, end of year
- $534,730
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $538,401
- Net assets, end of year
- -$3,671
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $289,535
- Publicly traded securities
- $132,972
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$161,709
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $158,038
- Gross receipts
- $463,405
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Knowles | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $43,031 | $732 |
| Amy Wentworth | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bernie Reim | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jodi Castallo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Williams | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Knowles | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $45,540 | $366 |
| Jonathan Goldberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Jones | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Wentworth | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Goldberg | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Kittredge | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Logan Alexander | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hamann | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $56,923 |
| Jonathan Goldberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Jones | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Amy Wentworth | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Goldberg | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Thomas Kittredge | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Landon Knittweis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Logan Alexander | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 38 YORK ST, KENNEBUNK, ME 04043-7160
- In care of
- % ANTHONY N MOORE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Bernie Reim, 38 York Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043
- Signed the 990
- Bernie Reim, Treasurer
- Phone
- (207) 985-3745
- Website
- www.tnsk.org
- Return prepared by
- Purdy Powers & Company
Mission
The New School is a democratic high school that empowers students to reach for the best in themselves, to love learning, and to become responsible stewards of our world.
Program accomplishments
- Alternative education at the high school level for 30-40 students per year.Expenses $368,637 · revenue $312,677
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
- 01-0547297
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $534,730
- Income (IRS master file)
- $463,405
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $426,071 | $504,932 | $534,730 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $621,790 | $634,386 | $617,821 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $631,394 | $673,009 | $685,763 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $540,701 | $512,455 | $662,118 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 01-0547297).
Questions about NEW SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of NEW SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW SCHOOL is 01-0547297.
- Is NEW SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to NEW SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW SCHOOL 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 NEW SCHOOL 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 NEW SCHOOL 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 NEW SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Bernie Reim.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,031 (Christine Knowles, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NEW SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $426,071, expenses of $504,932 and total assets of $534,730 at year end.
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