MAINSPRING SCHOOLS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MAINSPRING SCHOOLS INC

EIN 74-1143055 · Education (B21Z)

What they do

PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES to LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

$112.58spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$22.90of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.68in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

39.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.

Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $293,749 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $128,232 for COLIN D SWANSON (PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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$2,334,943

Expenses$2,628,692

Annual shortfall $293,749 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$601,333 · 22.9% of expenses

Reported executive compensation (total)$101,637 · 3.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,334,943

Expenses$2,628,692

Assets$1,793,341

Income$2,166,973

Contributions$925,624

Management and general$601,333

Executive compensation (total)$101,637

Stocks and bonds$1,431,367

Accounting fees$26,050

Investing fees$3,859

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

COLIN D SWANSONPAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $128,232Base $109,994 · Other $18,238

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

COLIN D SWANSONPAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JODIE EASLEYBOARD MEMBER

TIM WESTONPAST BOARD CHAIR

SUSANA MORALESBOARD MEMBER

PATRICK HARRISONBOARD MEMBER

MATTHEW E WILLIAMSPAST INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LISA KILLOUGHTREASURER

KEVIN FINCHERBOARD MEMBER

KELLY GROOMSSECRETARY

KATIE FELICEBOARD MEMBER

AMY HURTBOARD MEMBER

JEANNE REICCSBOARD MEMBER

DR JAY L MCCULLARBOARD MEMBER

DESHONDRA BOOKERBOARD MEMBER

CHRISSY CITZLER-CARRBOARD MEMBER

CAROLINE PAGEBOARD CHAIR

ANDY SWANSONBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1950
Location: 1100 WEST LIVE OAK STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78704
County: Travis
In care of: MARIA ISABEL CAMPOS
Primary officer: MARIA ISABEL CAMPOS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@mainspringschools.org Phone(512) 442-2301

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: September 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MAXWELL LOCKE & RITTER LLP
NTEE classification: Education (B21Z)
IRS tax category: Elementary and Secondary Schools