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GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONALCHILDREN INC

EIN 20-5671272 CANTON, OH

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Revenue 2024
$4,362,070
Expenses 2024
$4,260,087

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

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P33
Classification
1200
Street
1431 30TH ST NW

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

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.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $4,362,070
    Expenses
    $4,260,087
    Contributions
    $39,518
    Grants paid
    $2,480
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $4,444,620
    Expenses
    $4,072,423
    Contributions
    $269,863
    Grants paid
    $1,350
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $5,293,936
    Expenses
    $3,359,693
    Contributions
    $1,631,254
    Grants paid
    $1,000

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,327,439
    Expenses
    $2,815,802
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,944,859
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,750,211
    Expenses
    $2,471,667
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,672,222
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,086,007
    Expenses
    $2,171,213
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,409,074
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,053,969
    Expenses
    $1,862,562
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,030,263
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,575,324
    Expenses
    $1,455,922
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,577,953
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,374,194
    Expenses
    $1,264,762
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,452,352
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,260,535
    Expenses
    $1,223,015
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,371,675
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,098,017
    Expenses
    $1,123,777
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,326,794
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,208,137
    Expenses
    $993,310
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,304,343

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 9 November 2026 and read 9 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.