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Nonprofit · EIN 46-5037130

GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · RIVERSIDE, IL 60546

Financials

$59K$51K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$59,347$50,718$8,629$17,200–$17,200
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Membership dues
$58,160
Program service revenue
$968
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$219

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$8,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$47,012
Printing, publications and postage
$17
Other expenses
$3,689
Program services (functional)
$50,718

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,571
Total assets, end of year
$17,200
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$17,200
Cash, savings and investments
$17,200
Gross receipts
$59,347

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
Malachy WalshDirector2$5,250
Ethan BakerPresident4$3,250
Roshan DesaiVice President4$0
Neil TownsendTreasurer4$0
Jason BergerSecretary2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
374 OLMSTED RD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-2354
In care of
% MARK CWIK
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
374 OLMSTED RD, RIVERSIDE IL 60546
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Heather Risdon, 1592 Sandstone Court W, Lafayette IN 47909
Signed the 990-EZ
Neil Townsend, Treasurer
Phone
(312) 870-0195

Mission

To promote lifelong liberal learning through reading and discussing great books.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Great Books Great Discussions offers online Socratic seminars concentrating on classic literature and philosophy. In 2025 the nonprofit held 174 virtual seminar sessions catering to regular core groups and special-topic classes. The programs are conducted online and backed by a continuous member discussion community.
    Expenses $50,718

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-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS

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

IRS record

EIN
46-5037130
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,200
Income (IRS master file)
$59,347

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
July 15, 2020
Posted by the IRS
August 11, 2020
Reinstated
Effective August 15, 2024

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$59,347$50,718$17,200XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Heather Risdon
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Heather E Risdon
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2016
Officer: Mark Cwik
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-5037130).

Questions about GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS

What is the EIN of GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS is 46-5037130.
Is GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on July 15, 2020 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2024.
Are donations to GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS 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 GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS 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 GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS?
The 990-N for 2024 names Heather Risdon.
Who are the officers and directors of GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,250 (Malachy Walsh, Director).
How much revenue does GREAT BOOKS GREAT DISCUSSIONS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,347, expenses of $50,718 and total assets of $17,200 at year end.

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