Nonprofit · EIN 47-4800006
BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $233,203 | $250,647 | -$17,444 | $178,123 | $36,360 | $141,763 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $204,848 | $215,423 | -$10,575 | $159,352 | $145 | $159,207 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $198,752 | $175,834 | $22,918 | $169,782 | $0 | $169,782 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,984
- Program service revenue
- $212,948
- Investment income
- $2,794
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $477
- Other revenue
- $477
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,429
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $86,429
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $150
- Occupancy
- $19,720
- Program services (functional)
- $209,279
- Management and general (functional)
- $38,568
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,800
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $159,352
- Total assets, end of year
- $178,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,360
- Net assets, end of year
- $141,763
- Gross receipts
- $238,670
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgit Priester | President Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $42,010 |
| Gisela Barrett | VP Communications Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $19,611 |
| Simone George | Advancement Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.76 | $9,937 |
| Katja Baetz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $5,725 |
| Cheryl Ward | Treasurer Officer | 0.37 | $4,775 |
| Uli Leibfried | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.34 | $4,371 |
| Rebecca Haacker | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Gabriele Sattler | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Regula Mueller Hoenger | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgit Priester | President Officer | 16.75 | $43,561 |
| Gisela Barrett | VP Communications Officer | 6.5 | $16,908 |
| Cheryl Ward | Treasurer Officer | 1.34 | $3,475 |
| Rebecca Haacker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gabriele Sattler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Regula Mueller-Heonger | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgit Priester | President Officer | 15 | $27,093 |
| Gisela Barrett | VP Communications Officer | 5 | $13,915 |
| Cheryl Ward | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $2,288 |
| Rebecca Haacker | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Gabriele Sattler | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Regula Mueller-Heonger | Secretary Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2822 CORDRY CT, BOULDER, CO 80303-1004
- In care of
- % BARBARA ERVENS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 3363 CRIPPLE CREEK TRAIL, BOULDER CO 80305
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Birgit Priester, 2822 Cordry Ct, Boulder, CO 80303
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- BIRGIT PRIESTER, 3363 CRIPPLE CREEK TRAIL, BOULDER CO 80305
- Signed the 990
- Cheryl Ward, Treasurer
- Phone
- (720) 316-1033
- Website
- www.bouldergermanschool.org
Mission
Provide in-person German language courses to children and teens in and around the Boulder Colorado area as this is not a language provided by the local schools. Other schools are in Denver area but not convenient for children/teens to attend in-person. The school also provides online German language courses to adults in and around the Boulder Colorado area but allow adults from anywhere to attend the online courses. The school also provides some in-person courses for adults based on interest. Our language classes are open to students of all ages and skill levels The school provides adults the opportunity to take the A1 and A2 exams. Passing the A1 exam allows a student to request a visa to live in and passing the A2 is one of the criteria needed for seeking employment in Germany. The school provides teens the opportunity to take exams that if passed would allow Students to apply for admission to a German university.
Program accomplishments
- For 2025 overall student enrollment increased by 9 percent from 287 students to 314 students. Children classes are now being taught in person full time which seems to have helped with the increase in enrollments. Some children and teen classes are taught online based on interest. Adult and Private lessons continue to be online and has helped attract students outside of Boulder County. With some in-person adult classes starting up again after the pandemic. Adults and Teens continue to take exams for German Language proficiency with a pass rate of 100%. Important note that by passing the Adult A2 exam, students are eligible to work in Germany. Teens who pass their exams are eligible to attend University in Germany. Classes are open to anyone and are advertised on the schools Website and Social Media.Expenses $205,216 · revenue $212,822
- To cultivate an understanding and appreciation for the German culture, events are held during the year that are meant to be fun mostly for children and parents. The school held a Maifest event, St Martins or Lantern Walk event, and Lichterfest event this year. Due to the changing demographics of our students the school changed the name of the St Nicholas event to Lichterfest to be more inclusive of those that do not celebrate Christmas. The cost increased this year over past years as the events were larger and more students attended. The school does not charge for the events but relies on donations taken during the event. Some supplies are donated as well to help reduce the costs. Donations were up this year from prior years as the School added the ability to pay with credit card at the events. We have not normally tracked the number of attendees but plan to have attendees register in advance in 2025 to help with determining the popularity of these events and the cost benefit of each eventExpenses $4,063 · revenue $126
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4800006
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $178,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $238,670
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $233,203 | $250,647 | $178,123 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $204,848 | $215,423 | $159,352 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $198,752 | $175,834 | $169,782 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: BIRGIT PRIESTER | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 47-4800006).
Questions about BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
- What is the EIN of BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE is 47-4800006.
- Is BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 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 BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 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 BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Birgit Priester.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,010 (Birgit Priester, President).
- How much revenue does BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $233,203, expenses of $250,647 and total assets of $178,123 at year end.
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