Nonprofit · EIN 36-2182082
OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY
Tax-exempt · OAK PARK, IL 60302
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,432,312 | $1,533,895 | -$101,583 | $474,035 | $294,374 | $179,661 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,220,629 | $1,419,244 | -$198,615 | $645,300 | $308,656 | $336,644 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,194,991 | $1,093,669 | $101,322 | $785,259 | $274,132 | $511,127 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $711,187
- of which government grants
- $472,163
- Program service revenue
- $651,212
- Investment income
- $69,878
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $66,876
- Other revenue
- $35
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,287
- Other salaries and wages
- $826,443
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,078,732
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $41,315
- Occupancy
- $158,432
- Depreciation
- $23,144
- Program services (functional)
- $1,380,635
- Management and general (functional)
- $132,898
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,362
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $645,300
- Total assets, end of year
- $474,035
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $294,374
- Net assets, end of year
- $179,661
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $134,447
- Publicly traded securities
- $72,619
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $169,661
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,519,034
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1927
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CATHERINE EASON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,287 |
| MICHELLE ARNOLD | PRESIDENT (LEFT 4/30/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| AISHA DALLEY | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.25 | $0 |
| SCOTT DOLEZAL | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| KEVIN SMITH | FORMER BOARD MEMBER (LEFT 4/30/25) Trustee or director | 2.25 | $0 |
| MAUREEN DELANEY | FORMER BOARD MEMBER (LEFT 4/30/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHUWANDA HUDSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| DEVIN JACKSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBOR COTTRELL | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| ANDREIA LEON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| CECILIA SHARP-LYONS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| KAREN NEWTON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| HEATHER CLAXTON-DOUGLAS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE SILVER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CATHERINE EASON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $31,970 |
| MICHELLE ARNOLD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| AISHA DALLEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.25 | $0 |
| KEVIN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.25 | $0 |
| MAUREEN DELANEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHUWANDA HUDSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| DEVIN JACKSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KWIJONA CALVIN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| BRIAN FARRER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREIA LEON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| LESLIE FARRER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| KAREN NEWTON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| ARENZ COOPER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| HEATHER CLAXTON-DOUGLAS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI ANDERSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE SILVER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARI CHRISTOFF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FORMER Officer | 40 | $79,424 |
| KIRA SMITH | INTERIM DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $56,701 |
| MICHELLE ARNOLD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ERIC OLSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KEVIN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MAUREEN DELANEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| EMILIE ELICK | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AISHA DALLEY | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KWIJONA CALVIN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN FARRER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREIA LEON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LESLIE FARRER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN NEWTON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CECILIA SHARP LYONS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HEATHER CLAZTON-DOUGLAS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI ANDERSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE SILVER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1139 RANDOLPH ST, OAK PARK, IL 60302-3422
- In care of
- % OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR CATHERINE EASON, 1139 RANDOLPH STREET, OAK PARK, IL 60302
- Signed the 990
- DR CATHERINE EASON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (708) 383-8211
- Website
- WWW.THEDAYNURSERY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DUGAN & LOPATKA CPA'S PC
Mission
THE CORE MISSION OF OPRFDN IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WELCOMES ALL CHILDREN, ENHANCES INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS, AND FOSTERS THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THAT LEADS TO SCHOOL READINESS.
Program accomplishments
- OPRFDN PROVIDES FULL-TIME QUALITY, LICENSED CHILDCARE IN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 - 6 YEARS OF AGE IN A SAFE, AFFORDABLE, ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN AND PLAY WHILE THEIR PARENTS WORK TO MAINTAIN A STABLE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $1,380,635 · revenue $299,020
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
- 36-2182082
- 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
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $474,035
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,519,034
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,432,312 | $1,533,895 | $474,035 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,220,629 | $1,419,244 | $645,300 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,194,991 | $1,093,669 | $785,259 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,233,887 | $1,253,356 | $673,463 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 36-2182082).
Questions about OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY
- What is the EIN of OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY is 36-2182082.
- Is OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY 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 OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY 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 OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY 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 OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR CATHERINE EASON.
- Who are the officers and directors of OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,287 (DR CATHERINE EASON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST DAY NURSERY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,432,312, expenses of $1,533,895 and total assets of $474,035 at year end.
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