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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3235125

SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL

Also known as TOWER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · ANN ARBOR, MI 48104

Financials

$1.7M$2.1M2022$1.1M$1.7M2023$1.6M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,569,983$1,777,989-$208,006$3,444,810$2,694,644$750,166
June 30, 2024990$1,102,094$1,741,792-$639,698$3,256,162$2,294,014$962,148
June 30, 2023990$1,746,084$2,132,939-$386,855$3,888,238$2,316,692$1,571,546
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$47,908
Program service revenue
$1,320,481
Investment income
$35
Other revenue
$201,559

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$366,888
Other salaries and wages
$797,477
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,332,379
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,539
Travel
$1,903
Depreciation
$77,052
Program services (functional)
$1,127,346
Management and general (functional)
$563,716
Fundraising (functional)
$86,927

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,256,162
Total assets, end of year
$3,444,810
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,694,644
Net assets, end of year
$750,166
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,962,905
Publicly traded securities
$8
Net assets without donor restrictions
$750,166
Gross receipts
$1,569,983
Employees
35
Volunteers
46
Year formed
1995
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHNATHAN LETCHERHEAD OF SCHO
Officer
40$193,560$18,518
CARRIE SYMONSEXEC DIR - T
Highest-paid employee
40$100,911$11,983
KIMBERLEY MICHALISHYNBUSINESS DIR
Officer
40$106,900$0
LEON PARKERCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
HJ DECKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
VICTORIA BURTON-HARRISCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ED FENGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
FATIMA AHMEDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN NICKELTRUSTEE
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHNATHAN LETCHERHEAD OF SCHO
Officer
40$219,031$16,254
CARRIE SYMONSEXEC DIR - T
Highest-paid employee
40$118,531$10,518
KIMBERLEY MICHALISHYNBUSINESS DIR
Officer
40$87,181$0
LEON PARKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
HJ DECKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VICTORIA BURTON-HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ED FENGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FATIMA AHMEDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHNATHAN LETCHERHEAD OF SCHO
Officer
40$225,855$13,747
KIMBERLEY MICHALISHYNBUSINESS DIR
Officer
40$87,181$9,242
EMILY TYLERCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LEON PARKERCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
HJ DECKERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARGARITA HERNANDEZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ED FENGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VICTORIA BURTON-HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RON ROMEROBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ILANA RIBACKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2015 MANCHESTER RD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104-4917
In care of
% OL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN NICKEL, 2203 PLATT RD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104
Signed the 990
JOHN NICKEL, TRUSTEE
Phone
(734) 971-7991
Return prepared by
ALTRUIC ADVISORS CPAS

Mission

SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL EXISTS TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT CONSIDERS THE WHOLE CHILD IN A SUPPORTIVE, ENCOURAGING, AND JOYFUL ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CLASSROOM TEACHING - TO ENABLE EACH CHILD THE NECESSARY ENVIRONMENT TO REACH THEIR OWN EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL.
    Expenses $847,286 · revenue $1,126,789
  • AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS AS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AFTER SCHOOL HOURS.
    Expenses $72,846 · revenue $138,430
  • BREAK PROGRAMS - THESE ARE PROGRAMS OFFERED TO STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY WHEN THE SCHOOL SESSION IS ON BREAK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED DURING THE DAY WHILE PARENTS ARE AT WORK.
    Expenses $5,655 · revenue $55,262
  • SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM - THIS IS A SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERED AFTER THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. IT IS OFFERED TO BOTH STUDENTS IN AND OUT OF THE SUMMERS-KNOLL COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $201,559

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
38-3235125
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
1995
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,444,810
Income (IRS master file)
$1,569,983

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,569,983$1,777,989$3,444,810XML
990June 2024$1,102,094$1,741,792$3,256,162XML
990June 2023$1,746,084$2,132,939$3,888,238XML
990June 2022$3,110,758$2,565,657$4,618,659IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 38-3235125).

Questions about SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL

What is the EIN of SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL is 38-3235125.
Is SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SUMMERS-KNOLL 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 SUMMERS-KNOLL 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 SUMMERS-KNOLL 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 SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN NICKEL.
Who are the officers and directors of SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $193,560 (JOHNATHAN LETCHER, HEAD OF SCHO).
How much revenue does SUMMERS-KNOLL SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,569,983, expenses of $1,777,989 and total assets of $3,444,810 at year end.

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