Nonprofit · EIN 52-1545108
SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20560
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,691,436 | $3,578,622 | $112,814 | $3,064,036 | $795,802 | $2,268,234 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,221,590 | $3,590,856 | -$369,266 | $3,040,615 | $735,335 | $2,305,280 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,727,811 | $3,038,312 | -$310,501 | $3,152,685 | $779,268 | $2,373,417 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $616,945
- of which government grants
- $603,467
- Program service revenue
- $2,654,568
- Investment income
- $419,902
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $340,219
- Other revenue
- $21
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,653
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $170,650
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,586,679
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,087,884
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $40,867
- Depreciation
- $1,943
- Program services (functional)
- $3,278,051
- Management and general (functional)
- $300,571
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,040,615
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,064,036
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $795,802
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,268,234
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,858
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,034,455
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,913,006
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $355,228
- Gross receipts
- $4,105,222
- Employees
- 65
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH MCMAHON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $145,276 | $17,762 |
| Katie Heimsath | Dir. of Operations | 40 | $101,088 | $8,693 |
| Thomas Woodburn | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Cynamon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| April Crewson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamaal Smith | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Malini Patel | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Brown | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell Klein | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alka Gupta | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hillery York | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ampson Hagan | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Karow | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Affan Sheikh | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Smith | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith McMahon | Executive Direc Officer | 40 | $142,455 | $14,837 |
| Ashley Bennett | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Cynamon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Marlaire | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Woodburn | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Flores | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Smith | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Irene Kariampuzha | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Traci Slater-Rigaud | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Hansen | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| April Crewson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Affan Sheikh | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alban de Bergevin | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Vidai Singh | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith McMahon | Executive Direc Officer | 40 | $159,539 | $17,061 |
| Ashley Bennett | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Angie Saffoe | Board V. Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Cynamon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Marlaire | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Woodburn | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Flores | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicolas Partridge | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Smith | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Irene Kariampuzha | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Traci Slater-Rigaud | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Hansen | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alban de Bergevin | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Vidai Singh | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10TH AND CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20560-0001
- Signed the 990
- April Crewson, Board Chair
- Phone
- (202) 633-1399
- Website
- www.si.edu/seec
- Return prepared by
- Lydon Fetterolf Corydon PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRITCHMENT CENTER (SEEC) IS TWO FOLD: TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN BY SHARING SEEC'S EXPERTISE ON A NATIONAL LEVEL, THEREBY FURTHERING THE EDUCATION MANDATE OF THE SMITHOSNIAN INSTITUTION.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDES CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 CHILDREN. SEEC HAS DEVELOPED AN INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM THAT FOCUSES ON MUSEUM BASED LEARNING THROUGH COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITS. THE CURRICULUM COMBINES THE BEST OF BOTH THEME BASED AND EMERGENT CURRICULUM PLANNING TO ORGANIZE THE CHILDREN'S THINKING WHILE ALLOWING FOR THEIR OWN INTEREST TO EMERGE.Expenses $3,269,642 · grants $21,653 · revenue $2,566,755
- Serves an educational consultant for training in the area of museum-based early childhood education as a model program in museum-based education for young children. The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center provides leadership within the educational community and extends its expertise through national seminars, conferences, curriculum licensing and consulting. SEEC supports initiatives that help link schools and museums within communities that improve the educational experiences of all children.Expenses $8,409 · revenue $87,813
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1545108
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,064,036
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,105,222
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $3,691,436 | $3,578,622 | $3,064,036 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,221,590 | $3,590,856 | $3,040,615 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,727,811 | $3,038,312 | $3,152,685 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,930,852 | $2,671,053 | $3,387,437 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 52-1545108).
Questions about SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC is 52-1545108.
- Is SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC 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 SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,276 (MEREDITH MCMAHON, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,691,436, expenses of $3,578,622 and total assets of $3,064,036 at year end.
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