Nonprofit · EIN 85-4322274
CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING
Tax-exempt · HERSHEY, PA 17033
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $99,251,064 | $40,005,339 | $59,245,725 | $169,387,915 | $14,181,159 | $155,206,756 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $72,261,916 | $30,326,573 | $41,935,343 | $106,213,229 | $10,252,198 | $95,961,031 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $56,658,009 | $19,111,103 | $37,546,906 | $59,864,066 | $5,838,378 | $54,025,688 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $99,077,304
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $173,760
- Other revenue
- $173,760
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $842,176
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,801,248
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $21,986,287
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $432,142
- Accounting fees
- $275,868
- Occupancy
- $199,188
- Travel
- $73,712
- Depreciation
- $3,949,857
- Program services (functional)
- $27,202,017
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,803,322
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $106,213,229
- Total assets, end of year
- $169,387,915
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,181,159
- Net assets, end of year
- $155,206,756
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $167,323,500
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $155,206,756
- Gross receipts
- $99,251,064
- Employees
- 261
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER G GURT | BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $837,613 | $141,123 |
| ELLIOTT H ROBINSON | TREASURER & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $403,434 | $111,463 |
| FREDA MARTINE | VICE CHAIR & DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $385,641 | $56,588 |
| ANDREW C CLARK ESQ | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $332,768 | $85,472 |
| RENEE HOLLOMAN | CHAIR GOV COM/DIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $295,686 | $69,408 |
| Shaun Turner | Dir Enroll Mgmt THRU 6/30 Highest-paid employee | 30 | $131,486 | $77,928 | $49,993 |
| Senate Alexander | Executive Director Trustee or director | 50 | $188,080 | $0 | $47,128 |
| Chad Leese | IT Manager Highest-paid employee | 50 | $131,429 | $0 | $48,725 |
| Rebekah Benedum | Sr Director Programs Highest-paid employee | 60 | $130,211 | $0 | $49,152 |
| ELIZABETH KROUTCH | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $136,647 | $0 | $10,209 |
| Luanne Dohner | Center Director ETN Highest-paid employee | 50 | $124,323 | $0 | $21,966 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER G GURT | BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $744,646 | $144,386 |
| ELLIOTT H ROBINSON | TREASURER & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $375,708 | $100,086 |
| ANDREW C CLARK ESQ | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $316,649 | $81,969 |
| FREDA MARTINE | VICE CHAIR & DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $344,414 | $54,172 |
| JEFFERY JOHNSON | CHAIR GOV COM/DIR THRU 6/23 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $218,164 | $49,204 |
| Senate Alexander | Executive Director Trustee or director | 50 | $183,404 | $0 | $45,223 |
| RENEE HOLLOMAN | CHAIR GOV COM/DIR FROM 12/23 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $184,655 | $41,793 |
| Shaun Turner | Dir Enroll Mgmt & Fam Rel Highest-paid employee | 50 | $178,142 | $0 | $44,905 |
| Chad Leese | IT Manager Highest-paid employee | 50 | $132,837 | $0 | $45,800 |
| MALISSA LORENZO | CENTER DIRECTOR (HBG) Highest-paid employee | 50 | $114,863 | $0 | $33,703 |
| MELISSA ILKSI | CENTER DIRECTOR THRU 6/24 Highest-paid employee | 50 | $114,800 | $0 | $31,936 |
| ELIZABETH KROUTCH | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $132,735 | $0 | $5,725 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER G GURT | BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $675,110 | $158,450 |
| ELLIOTT H ROBINSON | TREASURER & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $346,572 | $109,866 |
| FREDA MARTINE | VICE CHAIR & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $312,314 | $63,503 |
| ANDREW C CLARK ESQ | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $278,151 | $96,109 |
| JEFFERY JOHNSON | CHAIR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE/DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $263,155 | $94,063 |
| Senate Alexander | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $160,894 | $0 | $47,758 |
| Shaun Turner | Dir Enroll Mgmt & Fam Rel Highest-paid employee | 50 | $154,038 | $0 | $53,072 |
| Chad Leese | IT Manager Highest-paid employee | 50 | $113,917 | $0 | $50,386 |
| Diana Morello-Deserio | PRGM CURRICULUM DIR THRU 10/22 Highest-paid employee | 0 | $95,676 | $0 | $8,878 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 830, HERSHEY, PA 17033-0830
- In care of
- % EDUARDO FLORES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PETER GURT, 801 SPARTAN LANE, HERSHEY, PA 17033
- Signed the 990
- SOLEIL CARRION DEL TORO, CHS TREASURER
- Phone
- (717) 520-2021
- Website
- WWW.CHSLEARNING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PwC US Tax LLP
Mission
CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING (CHS) CREATES HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING COMMUNITIES THAT NURTURE, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL NEED TO LEAD FULFILLING AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THROUGH THE INITIAL DEVELOPMENT OF SIX EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS IN PENNSYLVANIA, CHS SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5 FROM UNDER-RESOURCED AND OVER-BURDENED BACKGROUNDS WITH ALL COSTS COVERED. THE YEAR-ROUND, NON-RESIDENTIAL, FULL-DAY WEEKDAY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE WHOLE CHILD BY GIVING CHILDREN THE SKILLS, VALUES, AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE WHOLE CHILD, CHS PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, DIAPERS, AND OTHER ESSENTIALS. CHS FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED BY A DEDICATED STAFF MEMBER WHO KEEPS THEM INFORMED AND HELPS CONNECT THEM TO TOOLS AND RESOURCES. CHS PROGRAMMING IS SUPPORTED BY A TEAM OF UP TO 80 EMPLOYEES AT EACH CENTER.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS - PRESENTATION OF A CORE EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM THROUGH THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION OF AN ESTABLISHED CURRICULUM TAUGHT BY A REGULAR FACULTY.Expenses $27,202,017
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4322274
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $169,387,915
- Income (IRS master file)
- $99,251,064
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $99,251,064 | $40,005,339 | $169,387,915 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2024 | $72,261,916 | $30,326,573 | $106,213,229 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $56,658,009 | $19,111,103 | $59,864,066 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $21,019,970 | $7,344,000 | $19,441,138 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-4322274).
Questions about CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING
- What is the EIN of CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING is 85-4322274.
- Is CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING 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 CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names PETER GURT.
- Who are the officers and directors of CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $99,251,064, expenses of $40,005,339 and total assets of $169,387,915 at year end.
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