Beginning Education And Readiness School, operating under the name BEARS Preschool, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, BEARS Preschool employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. BEARS Preschool is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, BEARS Preschool generated $353.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $282.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2 1/2AND 5 YEARS OF AGE IN A PROFESSIONAL, LOVING, CHRISTIAN SETTING. WE BELIEVE IN DEVELOPING A BALANCED FOUNDATION OF SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS FOR EACH UNIQUE CHILD, SO THAT ALL CHILDREN REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL.OUR CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON ENCOURAGING LEARNING AND GROWTH WITHIN A STRUCTURED AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT. WE FILL THE DAYS WITH MUSIC AND SONG, ARTS AND CRAFTS, BOOKS AND STORIES, AND LAUGHING AND LEARNING. THE OBJECTIVE OF OUR CURRICULUM IS TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-DISCIPLINE, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM. DURING THE PAST YEAR WE ENROLLED 87 STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Meredith English Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $71,524 |
Tanya L Decapua Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $18,294 |
Jan Verhoff Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jamie Trainor Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Angela Lanctot Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Lindsay Lyden Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $156,700 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $156,700 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $195,548 |
Investment income | $14 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$8 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $353,845 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,818 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,818 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $121,023 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $18,697 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $770 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,851 |
Office expenses | $2,085 |
Information technology | $2,065 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,856 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,867 |
Insurance | $5,002 |
All other expenses | $11,951 |
Total functional expenses | $282,258 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,913 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $76,443 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $181,356 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $181,356 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $181,356 |