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Nonprofit · EIN 83-3146984

OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC

Tax-exempt · TONAWANDA, NY 14150

Financials

$182K$203K2023$160K$154K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$160,000$154,143$5,857$291,532$91,654$199,878
December 31, 2023990$182,208$203,300-$21,092$298,229$104,208$194,021
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$160,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$88,077
Other salaries and wages
$7,955
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$105,522
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$4,000
Program services (functional)
$129,974
Management and general (functional)
$24,169

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$298,229
Total assets, end of year
$291,532
Total liabilities, end of year
$91,654
Net assets, end of year
$199,878
Net assets without donor restrictions
$199,878
Gross receipts
$160,000
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
NY

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MOLLY J OLIVERIOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$88,077
ROBERT M BENNETTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
HEIDI WIECZOREKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JEFFERY T BLAIRSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JIM MUFFOLETTOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHY RALABATE DOODY PH DBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIDGET O' BRIEN WOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH R WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHEILA Q WEIMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PASTOR JAMES GILESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MOLLY J OLIVERIOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$51,998
JOHN W COLEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$21,923
MICHAEL LAFEVERINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$12,000
ROBERT M BENNETTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
HEIDI WIECZOREKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JEFFREY T BLAIRSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JIM MUFFOLETTOMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
KATHY RALABATE DOODY PH DMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
BRIDGET O'BRIEN WOODMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ELIZABETH R WRIGHTMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
SHEILA Q WEIMERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
PASTOR JAMES GILESMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2645 SHERIDAN DR, TONAWANDA, NY 14150-9413
In care of
% JEFFREY T BLAIR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Robert M Bennett, 2645 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Signed the 990
Robert M Bennett, President
Phone
(716) 424-0039
Return prepared by
Kirisits & Associates CPAs PLLC

Mission

Opportunities Collaborative for Students provides professional development, training, and guidance to Western New York teachers, education professionals, administrators, families, and communities to ensure that all students with learning differences receive high-quality.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Opportunities Collaborative for Students with special needs, Inc provided professional development, workshops, and trainings to WNY charter and parochial schools to increase the capacity of school leaders, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to welcome and serve students with disabilities, providing an education and environment that allows all students to reach their highest potential.
    Expenses $129,974
  • Opportunities Collaborative for Students with Special Needs, Inc conducted comprehensive needs assessments for WNY Charter and Parochial schools to identify areas in need of development and support these identified areas with targeted and customized training, professional development, and coaching to build the capacity of the school community to serve students with disabilities.
  • Opportunities Collaborative for Students with Special Needs, Inc provided funding for ten local Charter and Parochial school teachers to receive comprehensive Orton-Gillingham training to support the reading instruction of students with disabilities.

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-3146984
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B28)
Assets (IRS master file)
$291,532
Income (IRS master file)
$160,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$160,000$154,143$291,532XML
990December 2023$182,208$203,300$298,229XML
990December 2022$195,669$313,978$290,113IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 83-3146984).

Questions about OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC

What is the EIN of OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC is 83-3146984.
Is OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 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 OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert M Bennett.
Who are the officers and directors of OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,077 (MOLLY J OLIVERIO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $160,000, expenses of $154,143 and total assets of $291,532 at year end.

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