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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1737004

WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SOUTH PARIS, ME 04281

Financials

$111K$127K2023$106K$119K2024$169K$161K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$168,876$161,486$7,390$16,208$0$16,208
December 31, 2024990-EZ$106,316$118,946-$12,630$8,818$0$8,818
December 31, 2023990-EZ$110,681$127,186-$16,505$21,448$0$21,448
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$131,052
Program service revenue
$35,449
Investment income
$1
Net income from fundraising events
$2,374

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$64,583
Other expenses
$96,903
Program services (functional)
$35,449

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,818
Total assets, end of year
$16,208
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$16,208
Cash, savings and investments
$16,208
Gross receipts
$168,876

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELANIE ELLSWORTHPRESIDENT1$0
KAREN DODGETREASURER1$0
VERONICA POLANDSECRETARY1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELANIE ELLSWORTHPRESIDENT1$0
KAREN DODGETREASURER/SECRETARY1$0
VERONICA POLANDVICE PRESIDENT1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELANIE ELLSWORTHPRESIDENT1$0
KAREN DODGETREASURER/SECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
232 MAIN ST, SOUTH PARIS, ME 04281-1629
In care of
% MELANIE ELLSWORTH
Signed the 990-EZ
KAREN DODGE, TREASURER
Phone
(207) 674-2332
Return prepared by
OUELLETTE & ASSOCIATES PA

Mission

TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE TO THE RESIDENTS OF WEST PARIS, MAINE AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE CHILD CARE TO THE RESIDENTS OF WEST PARIS, MAINE AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
    Expenses $35,449

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-1737004
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$16,208
Income (IRS master file)
$168,876

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
October 8, 2012
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$168,876$161,486$16,208IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$106,316$118,946$8,818IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$110,681$127,186$21,448XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 26-1737004).

Questions about WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM

What is the EIN of WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM is 26-1737004.
Is WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
Are donations to WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM 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 WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WEST PARIS EXPLORERS PROGRAM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $168,876, expenses of $161,486 and total assets of $16,208 at year end.

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