OPTIONS IN EDUCATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

OPTIONS IN EDUCATION INC

EIN 22-3385616 · Education N.E.C. (B99)

What they do

The Organization Was Formed to Support and Promote Innovative Educational Programs On Marthas Vineyard; to Raise Funds for A Charter School; and to Evenutally Operate A Summer Program Offering Educational Activities

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$91.52spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$7.70of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$13.85in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

14.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$240,051

Expenses$219,689

Annual surplus $20,362 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Management and general$16,967 · 7.7% of expenses

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Revenue$240,051

Expenses$219,689

Assets$3,043,640

Income$289,886

Contributions$35,844

Management and general$16,967

Accounting fees$9,850

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)

DAVID WELCHBOARD MEMBER

JONATHAN CHATINOVERTREASURER

LAURA HERNBOARD MEMBER

LIN GALLANTBOARD MEMBER

MAKENZIE BROOKESBOARD MEMBER

PETE STEEDMANPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1995
Location: PO BOX 869, WEST TISBURY, MA 02575-0869
County: Dukes
In care of: % CHARLOTTE COSTA
Primary officer: Jonathan Chatinover, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailmvoptionsineducation@gmail.com Phone(508) 693-9900

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: January 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: POWERS & SULLIVAN LLC
NTEE classification: Education N.E.C. (B99)
IRS tax category: Education N.E.C.