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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2607873

SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98133

Financials

$2M$2.1M2023$1.4M$1.6M2024$2.4M$2.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$2,389,701$2,605,972-$216,271$6,730,703$6,201,412$529,291
August 31, 2024990$1,361,271$1,598,052-$236,781$1,174,037$209,209$964,828
December 31, 2023990$2,038,913$2,056,636-$17,723$1,349,179$147,570$1,201,609
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$160,133
Program service revenue
$2,188,788
Investment income
$40,780
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$25,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$161,287
Other salaries and wages
$1,407,964
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,778,205
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,365
Accounting fees
$52,307
Occupancy
$471,015
Travel
$34
Depreciation
$67,229
Program services (functional)
$1,919,684
Management and general (functional)
$681,434
Fundraising (functional)
$4,854

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,174,037
Total assets, end of year
$6,730,703
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,201,412
Net assets, end of year
$529,291
Land, buildings and equipment
$173,993
Net assets without donor restrictions
$529,291
Gross receipts
$2,389,701
Employees
58
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
WA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANJANETTE GONZALESHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
50$138,707$7,479
TORSTEN HEIDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0$0
KATHLEEN KOEHLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
JUERGEN SCHATZERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
KARSTEN AICHHOLZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DR OLAF WECKNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANJANETTE GONZALESHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
50$0
TORSTEN HEIDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
KATHLEEN KOEHLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JUERGEN SCHATZERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KARSTEN AICHHOLZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DR OLAF WECKNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DR DANA BAGWELLDIRECTOR (UNTIL 03/2024)
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANJANETTE GONZALESHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
50$142,984$6,264
TORSTEN HEIDERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0$0
KATHLEEN KOEHLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
JUERGEN SCHATZERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DR DANA BAGWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DR OLAF WECKNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0$0
MICHAEL BEHNKEDIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/2023)
Trustee or director
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11010 GREENWOOD AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98133-7888
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANJANETTE GONZALES, 11010 GREENWOOD AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98133
Signed the 990
ANJANETTE GONZALES, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Phone
(206) 428-6090
Return prepared by
VINE DAHLEN PLLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN (SAGA) SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A GERMAN IMMERSION EDUCATION. THROUGH ITS VISION, THE SAGA SCHOOL INSPIRES STUDENTS TO BECOME PASSIONATE LEARNERS AND ENGAGED GLOBAL CITIZENS. THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION, OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE GERMAN FLUENCY AND LITERACY. THE SAGA SCHOOL FOSTERS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY GROUNDED IN GERMAN-SPEAKING CULTURE.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE SAGA SCHOOL PROVIDES A GERMAN IMMERSION EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH FIFTH GRADE THAT SERVED 149 STUDENTS FROM 113 FAMILIES IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR. THE SAGA SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS AN ACADEMIC AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL). THE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HANDS-ON LEARNING AND INCLUDE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT CONTENT AREAS.
    Expenses $1,919,684 · grants $25,000 · revenue $2,188,788

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2607873
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
2006
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,730,703
Income (IRS master file)
$2,389,701

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$2,389,701$2,605,972$6,730,703XML
990August 2024$1,361,271$1,598,052$1,174,037XML
990December 2023$2,038,913$2,056,636$1,349,179XML
990December 2022$2,025,664$1,826,413$1,321,039IRS
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 20-2607873).

Questions about SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL

What is the EIN of SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL is 20-2607873.
Is SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN 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 SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL 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 SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL 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 SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ANJANETTE GONZALES.
Who are the officers and directors of SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,707 (ANJANETTE GONZALES, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
How much revenue does SEATTLE AREA GERMAN AMERICAN SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,389,701, expenses of $2,605,972 and total assets of $6,730,703 at year end.

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