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Nonprofit · EIN 38-1584000

BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Tax-exempt · BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017

Financials

$2.3M$2.1M2022$1.9M$2.2M2023$2.4M$2.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,391,686$2,209,140$182,546$1,878,506$100,060$1,778,446
September 30, 2024990$1,907,285$2,204,723-$297,438$1,649,129$84,122$1,565,007
September 30, 2023990$2,308,487$2,079,150$229,337$1,891,987$88,573$1,803,414
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$36,432
Program service revenue
$2,340,474
Investment income
$13,620
Net rental income
$1,160
Other revenue
$1,160

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,662,381
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,810,212
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$98
Occupancy
$48,884
Travel
$1,592
Depreciation
$28,091
Program services (functional)
$2,001,823
Management and general (functional)
$207,317

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,649,129
Total assets, end of year
$1,878,506
Total liabilities, end of year
$100,060
Net assets, end of year
$1,778,446
Land, buildings and equipment
$609,661
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,778,446
Gross receipts
$2,391,686
Employees
80
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1951
State of legal domicile
MI

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIN LANEDIRECTOR
Officer
40$82,328$2,255
MIKE GOLDINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PASTOR JOHN LIPPARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ESTHER RUDDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LARRY WAGNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINE WATSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIN LANEDIRECTOR
Officer
40$78,414$2,161
MIKE GOLDINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PASTOR JOHN LIPPARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ESTHER RUDDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LARRY WAGNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINE WATSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIN LANEDIRECTOR
Officer
40$87,312$2,408
MIKE GOLDINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PASTOR JOHN LIPPARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ESTHER RUDDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LARRY WAGNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINE WATSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1035 WAGNER DR, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017-5419
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ERIN LANE, 1035 WAGNER DR, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017
Signed the 990
ERIN LANE, DIRECTOR
Phone
(269) 963-0649
Return prepared by
SEBER TANS PLC

Mission

IS DESIGNED TO MEET DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, YOUNG CHILDREN, AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING A QUALITY CHRISTIAN BASED PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION WITH ABOVE STANDARD RESULTS ON STATE APPROVED TESTING.
    Expenses $2,001,823 · revenue $2,340,474

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-1584000
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Organization supporting a government college or university
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1962
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,878,506
Income (IRS master file)
$2,391,686

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,391,686$2,209,140$1,878,506XML
990September 2024$1,907,285$2,204,723$1,649,129XML
990September 2023$2,308,487$2,079,150$1,891,987XML
990September 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 38-1584000).

Questions about BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER

What is the EIN of BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER is 38-1584000.
Is BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1962.
Are donations to BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING 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 BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ERIN LANE.
Who are the officers and directors of BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,328 (ERIN LANE, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BATTLE CREEK CHRISTIAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,391,686, expenses of $2,209,140 and total assets of $1,878,506 at year end.

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