Nonprofit · EIN 25-1815148
OUR CHILDRENS CENTER
Tax-exempt · STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,053,215 | $957,557 | $95,658 | $541,353 | $0 | $541,353 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $892,826 | $874,405 | $18,421 | $475,071 | $29,376 | $445,695 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $736,292 | $829,982 | -$93,690 | $433,210 | $5,936 | $427,274 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $97,198
- Program service revenue
- $941,225
- Investment income
- $12,949
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,843
- Other revenue
- $1,843
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $655,159
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $769,305
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $58,445
- Depreciation
- $2,701
- Program services (functional)
- $884,057
- Management and general (functional)
- $73,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $475,071
- Total assets, end of year
- $541,353
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $541,353
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $72,301
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $541,353
- Gross receipts
- $1,054,678
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOPHIA WILLIAMS | COMMUNITY DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| REBECCA CONNELLY | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR FINANCE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JULIE HEATON | CAREGIVER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MATT GREGORY | CAREGIVER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ABBIE CANALE | CAREGIVER DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| DIANA ZIMMERMAN | EXECUTIVE CO-PRESIDENT Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| KAREN MOSER | EXECUTIVE CO-PRESIDENT Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| DIANE LEHMAN | CO-TREASURER Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| ANNA GREICO | CO-TREASURER Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| REBEKAH GRMELA | EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| WYATT HALL | CAREGIVER DIRECTOR Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOPHIA DRAGO-WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| BRETT CHRISTENSON | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| DIANE LEHMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| DIANA ZIMMERMAN | SECRETARY Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOPHIA DRAGO-WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| KELLIE STEARNS | SECRETARY Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| JAMIE LEE LOMAX | TREASURER Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 411 S BURROWES ST, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801-4017
- In care of
- % SAMUEL LUSH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DIANA ZIMMERMAN, 411 S BURROWES ST, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
- Signed the 990
- DIANA ZIMMERMAN, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (814) 237-1585
- Website
- OCCMONTESSORI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Fiore Fedeli Snyder Carothers LLP
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN AN ENGAGING AND RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO BOTH STIMULATE AND NURTURE THEM; TO FOSTER A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG OUR FAMILIES; TO SUPPORT A HIGHLY SKILLED PROFESSIONAL STAFF; AND TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE A PHILANTHROPIC ATTITUDE TOWARD, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH, THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO ENSUE THAT THE SCHOOL'S CHILDREN, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER DEVELOP A SENSE OF RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR OTHERS.
Program accomplishments
- OCC OFFERS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FROM 15 MONTHS THROUGH SIX YEARS BASED ON THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY AND METHOD OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN, WHICH ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL, WHOLE-CHILD DEVELOPMENT. USING THIS APPROACH, WE STRIVE TO ACHIEVE A BALANCE IN EACH CHILD'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $884,057 · revenue $941,225
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
- 25-1815148
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $541,353
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,054,678
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,053,215 | $957,557 | $541,353 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $892,826 | $874,405 | $475,071 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $736,292 | $829,982 | $433,210 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $742,827 | $763,552 | $530,410 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 25-1815148).
Questions about OUR CHILDRENS CENTER
- What is the EIN of OUR CHILDRENS CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OUR CHILDRENS CENTER is 25-1815148.
- Is OUR CHILDRENS CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to OUR CHILDRENS CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OUR CHILDRENS CENTER 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 OUR CHILDRENS CENTER 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 OUR CHILDRENS CENTER 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 OUR CHILDRENS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DIANA ZIMMERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of OUR CHILDRENS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OUR CHILDRENS CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,053,215, expenses of $957,557 and total assets of $541,353 at year end.
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