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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONALCHILDREN INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$4,362,070
Total expenses
$4,260,087
Contributions and grants received
$39,518
Grants paid
$2,480
Program service revenue
$4,275,937
Investment income
$43,954
Other revenue
$2,661
Total assets, end of year
$5,317,312
Total liabilities, end of year
$430,285
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$4,887,027
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$3,788,659
Management and general expenses
$471,428
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$3,788,659

Program services were 88.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $39,518

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CHARTER

    total $3,145,443 · related or exempt $3,145,443

  • 2b · Program service revenue: NON-CHARTER

    total $1,059,005 · related or exempt $1,059,005

  • 2c · Program service revenue: CHILDCARE

    total $71,489 · related or exempt $71,489

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $33,145 · excluded $33,145

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $10,809

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $10,809

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $10,809 · excluded $10,809

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME

    total $2,661 · excluded $2,661

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $2,661

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $2,480 · program services $2,480

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $281,755 · management and general $281,755

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,045,349 · program services $1,970,274 · management and general $75,075

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $76,401 · program services $71,160 · management and general $5,241

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $327,127 · program services $327,127

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $253,110 · program services $226,720 · management and general $26,390

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $76,710 · management and general $76,710

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $1,087 · management and general $1,087

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $635,845 · program services $635,845

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $20,851 · program services $20,851

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $9,902 · program services $9,902

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $118,038 · program services $112,868 · management and general $5,170

  • 17 · Travel

    total $8,269 · program services $8,269

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $83,812 · program services $83,812

  • 20 · Interest

    total $29,945 · program services $29,945

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $137,923 · program services $137,923

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $27,101 · program services $27,101

  • 24a · Other expenses: EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES

    total $70,709 · program services $70,709

  • 24b · Other expenses: FOOD

    total $26,958 · program services $26,958

  • 24c · Other expenses: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $13,065 · program services $13,065

  • 24d · Other expenses: BAD DEBT

    total $5,000 · program services $5,000

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $8,650 · program services $8,650

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $406,607 · end of year $217,626

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,002,397 · end of year $1,091,905

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $81,669 · end of year $50,089

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $13,179 · end of year $7,902

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $4,901,507

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,103,410

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $3,779,059 · end of year $3,798,097

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $133,206 · end of year $151,693

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $99,329 · end of year $83,948

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $8,703 · end of year $5,975

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $523,041 · end of year $340,362

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,785,044 · end of year $4,887,027

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE ARE NON-PUBLIC SPECIALIZED CHARTER SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE THAT OFFERS EARLY INTERVENTION FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM. ADDITIONALLY WE HAVE A PRESCHOOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM FOR AGES 3YEARS TO 5 YEARS. WE DO PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR STUDENTS OF OUR SCHOOL AND OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSES AS WELL AS A SUMMER CAMP FOR STUDENTS WITH COGNITIVE DISORDERS, PRIMARY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.

  • THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN OPERATES A NON-PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ACCREDITED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & WORKFORCE. THE SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES K8 WHO HAVE AUTISM AND OTHER COGNITIVE DISABILITIES, PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TAILORED TO EACH STUDENT'S DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILE. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT, AND FUNCTIONAL SKILL-BUILDING, THE SCHOOL AIMS TO ENHANCE EACH CHILD'S INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNICATION, AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS A TRADITIONAL 10-MONTH ACADEMIC CALENDAR, OFFERING SERVICES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM MID-AUGUST THROUGH THE END OF MAY. STAFFED BY LICENSED EDUCATORS AND INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS, THE SCHOOL EMPHASIZES INCLUSIVE PRACTICES, EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES, AND A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN THRIVE BOTH SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY.

    Expenses $1,236,114 · Revenue $3,145,443

  • THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN OPERATES A SPECIALIZED PRESCHOOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THIS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM IS GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, INCLUDING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) AND RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION (RDI), TO SUPPORT EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH IN COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND ADAPTIVE FUNCTIONING.THE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTISM. STAFF RECEIVE ONGOING TRAINING IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND AUTISM-SPECIFIC EDUCATION STRATEGIES, ENSURING A HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AND CONSISTENCY IN CARE. THE PROGRAM RUNS ON A 12-MONTH CALENDAR AND IS STRUCTURED TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL PROGRESS IN EACH CHILD'S LEARNING AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

    Expenses $2,200,943 · Grants $2,480 · Revenue $1,059,005

  • THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN PROVIDES CHILDCARE SERVICES TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ITS NON-PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND SPECIALIZED PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AS WELL AS A SUMMER CAMP DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER COGNITIVE DISABILITIES. THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM SUPPORTS OVER 45 CHILDREN ANNUALLY BETWEEN BEFORE AND AFTER CARE SERVICES AND SUMMER CAMP. ALL PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED BY PROFESSIONALS TRAINED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE FAMILIES SERVED.THE BEFORE AND AFTER CARE PROGRAM OPERATES YEAR-ROUND, OFFERING STRUCTURED SUPPORT AND RESPITE FOR WORKING FAMILIES. THE SUMMER CAMP RUNS FROM MID-JUNE THROUGH EARLY AUGUST AND PROVIDES ENRICHING ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH COGNITIVE DISORDERS, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES COMPASSIONATE CARE, CONSISTENCY, AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS GROWTH AND CONNECTION.

    Expenses $351,602 · Revenue $71,489

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Taranna Francisco

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Nathan Sundheimber

    VICE CHAIR (BEGAN 4/2024)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1

  • Barb Frustaci

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Tim Hefty

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jared Chervraux

    IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1

  • Joseph D'Augustine

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1

  • Dr Michelle Bemiller

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1

  • Garret Kloots

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1

  • Stephanie Lehota

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1

  • Kenneth Pascley

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1

  • Sara Studeny

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.1

  • Gina Bannevich

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $109,538
    From this org
    $106,439
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,099
    Hours/week
    40

  • Caitlin Bellinski

    ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $88,576
    From this org
    $83,196
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,380
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jamie Schott

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $69,679
    From this org
    $69,679
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
24 October 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202542979349301144

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