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Nonprofit · EIN 04-6002219

CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC

Tax-exempt · WOODS HOLE, MA 02543

Financials

$274K$266K2023$475K$284K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$475,254$283,757$191,497$1,498,725$5,200$1,493,525
December 31, 2023990$274,375$265,676$8,699$1,291,702$25,397$1,266,305
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$177,969
Program service revenue
$210,286
Investment income
$76,840
Net gain from sales of assets
$34,860
Net income from sales of inventory
$10,159
Other revenue
$10,159

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$162,384
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$175,310
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,822
Accounting fees
$8,150
Occupancy
$18,270
Depreciation
$2,990
Program services (functional)
$220,176
Management and general (functional)
$63,581

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,272,934
Total assets, end of year
$1,498,725
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,200
Net assets, end of year
$1,493,525
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,129
Publicly traded securities
$1,093,851
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,305,095
Net assets with donor restrictions
$188,430
Gross receipts
$746,209
Employees
44
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1913
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANDREW REMSENRECORDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RHONDA COOPERSTEINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
VIRGINA LAND MCGUIREPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
CHRISTOPHER KINKADECLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JENNIFER SHEETZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
EVE WEISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTINE FIELDVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUSAN BURKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHERINE CRAMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ERIC HINESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
AMINTA STEINBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ELIZABETH CHAPPELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID BROWNEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROGER COLINVAUXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RHONDA COOPERSTEINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
VIRGINA LAND MCQUIREPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
CHRISTOPHER KINKADECLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JENNIFER SHEETZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
EVE WEISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTINE FIELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SUSAN BURKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHERINE CRAMERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ERIC HINESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOE DIGIORGISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ELIZABETH CHAPPELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
AMINTA STEINBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 522, WOODS HOLE, MA 02543-0522
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VIRGINIA LAND MCGUIRE, SCHOOL STREET, WOODS HOLE, MA 02543
Signed the 990
VIRGINIA LAND MCGUIRE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(508) 548-3603
Return prepared by
ANDERSEN & SOUZA TAX SERVICES LLC

Mission

THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL OF SCIENCE ENCOURAGES AND DEVELOPS IN CHILDREN A LOVE AND APPRECIATION OF SCIENCE. INQUIRY, DIRECT OBSERVATION, AND UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE IS OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO AWAKEN IN CHILDREN (AGE 7-16) A LOVE AND APPRECIATION OF SCIENCE BY EXCERCISING A CHILD'S NATURAL CURIOSITY. INQUIRY, DIRECT OBSERVATION, AND UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE IS OUR GUIDING PHILOSPHY. FREQUENT FIELD TRIPS AND HANDS-ON CLASSROOM STUDY GIVES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE NATURE, BECOME ADEPT AT OBERVATION, AND DISCOVER THE RULES THAT GOVERN NATURAL PROCESSES. THE WORLD-FAMOUS SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY OF WOODS HOLE, MA OFFERS ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT RESEARCH IN DIFFERENT FIELDS. THE UNUSUAL COMPLEXITY OF THE WATERS, GEOLOGY AND BIOLOGY OF THE GREATER FALMOUTH AREA PROVIDES A UNIQUELY WELL SUITED "LIVE" LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. COURSES ARE ORGANIZED INTO TWO THREE-WEEK SESSIONS. IN THE SUMMERTIME, CLASSES MEET DAILY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR 105 MINUTES.
    Expenses $220,176 · revenue $210,286

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-6002219
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
1938
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B2XZ)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,498,725
Income (IRS master file)
$746,209

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$475,254$283,757$1,498,725IRS
990December 2023$274,375$265,676$1,291,702XML
990December 2022$219,055$235,914$1,236,377IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 04-6002219).

Questions about CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC

What is the EIN of CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC is 04-6002219.
Is CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1938.
Are donations to CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 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 CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VIRGINIA LAND MCGUIRE.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF SCIENCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $475,254, expenses of $283,757 and total assets of $1,498,725 at year end.

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