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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4406348

THE BANCROFT SCHOOL

Also known as CHICAGO EDUCATION PROJECT

Tax-exempt · ELGIN, IL 60123

Financials

$3.1M$3.3M2023$3.4M$3.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE BANCROFT SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,438,381$3,685,859-$247,478$6,265,162$6,207,378$57,784
June 30, 2024990$3,119,198$3,301,632-$182,434$6,535,947$6,230,685$305,262
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$3,438,062
Investment income
$86
Other revenue
$233

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$268,350
Other salaries and wages
$1,887,324
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,538,210
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$18,884
Accounting fees
$72,062
Occupancy
$672,101
Travel
$1,586
Depreciation
$3,790
Program services (functional)
$2,968,193
Management and general (functional)
$717,666

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,535,947
Total assets, end of year
$6,265,162
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,207,378
Net assets, end of year
$57,784
Land, buildings and equipment
$16,486
Net assets without donor restrictions
$57,784
Gross receipts
$3,438,381
Employees
55
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2000
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
VAL BELMONTESECRETARY AND SENIOR ADVISOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$139,739$0$25,203
MICHAEL BELMONTECHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$125,440$0$0
MARIAH MADSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$106,606$3,200$4,231
DAVID VEN HORSTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
ROSS BIANKCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
GLORIA HARPERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KEVIN DULINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
BRETT MUELLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
VAL BELMONTEPRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$187,232$0$2,472
BRIAN OZOGCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Key employee
40$153,029$0$1,078
ANA MARTINEZDIRECTOR OF FINANCE THROUGH FEB 2024
Highest-paid employee
40$106,668$0$11,533
MICHAEL BELMONTECHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$100,325$0$0
MARIAH MADSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEGAN APRIL 2024
Officer
40$0$6,400$0
ROSS BIANKCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
GLORIA HARPERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KEVIN DULINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
BRETT MUELLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DAVID VEN HORSTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1500 EXECUTIVE DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-9311
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROSS BIANK, 1500 EXECUTIVE DRIVE, ELGIN, IL 60123
Signed the 990
VAL BELMONTE, SECRETARY
Phone
(630) 283-3221
Return prepared by
SELDEN FOX LTD

Mission

PROVIDES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, PDD-NOS, EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS, SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, SERVE THE PARENTS OF STUDENTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE RESEARCH DEMONSTRATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OR PDD THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS SKILLS CRITICAL TO DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH AND THAT PROVIDES THESE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE MAINSTREAM.
    Expenses $2,968,193 · revenue $3,438,295

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-4406348
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H84)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,265,162
Income (IRS master file)
$3,438,381

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,438,381$3,685,859$6,265,162IRS
990June 2024$3,119,198$3,301,632$6,535,947XML
990June 2023$3,254,110$3,390,283$7,056,425IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 36-4406348).

Questions about THE BANCROFT SCHOOL

What is the EIN of THE BANCROFT SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BANCROFT SCHOOL is 36-4406348.
Is THE BANCROFT SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to THE BANCROFT SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE BANCROFT 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 THE BANCROFT SCHOOL 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 THE BANCROFT SCHOOL 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 THE BANCROFT SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROSS BIANK.
Who are the officers and directors of THE BANCROFT SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,739 (VAL BELMONTE, SECRETARY AND SENIOR ADVISOR).
How much revenue does THE BANCROFT SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,438,381, expenses of $3,685,859 and total assets of $6,265,162 at year end.

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