2025-02-23T17:51:05-05:00 2023-08-31 990 2022-09-01 844516689 Springwell School Inc % Daniel Oliver SPRI 3015786885 8003 BARRON ST TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 Daniel Oliver President 2025-02-24 2022 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Daniel Oliver 8003 BARRON ST TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 525627 false X www.springwell.school X 2020 MD Springwell empowers the next generation of leaders by cultivating intelligence curiosity communication and empathy. Through individualized inquiry-based K-8 education we foster a lifelong love of learning within a compassionate community. 3 1 10 0 1000 0 107867 61030 441232 462730 49 867 2038 1000 551186 525627 0 0 0 0 190995 378116 0 12500 12500 264629 233295 455624 623911 95562 -98284 73914 4551 86014 110044 -12100 -105493 At Springwell we inspire the next generation of leaders by nurturing childrens intelligence curiosity communication skills and empathy along with a lifelong love of learning. We achieve this through individualized inquiry-based K-8 education within a kind diverse and inclusive community. false false 492344 0 431398 SCHOOL YEAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM - The Springwell School offers a distinctive K-8 educational experience characterized by small class sizes hands-on and inquiry-based learning and a warm welcoming environment. Our approach prioritizes creativity and service over traditional memorization and standardization fostering a unique dynamic and engaging learning community. We are deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment focusing on empowering students including those from under-resourced backgrounds. Our sliding-scale indexed tuition model supports working families with over 40% of our students receiving financial assistance and approximately a quarter paying less than 50% of full tuition. Additionally over 40% have unique learning needs including diagnoses such as ADHD Autism Spectrum Disorder speech and articulation challenges and dyslexia. Our students enrich our environment and drive our mission to offer individualized support that addresses each childs unique needs and strengths. Through our tailored academic programs and inclusive practices we strive to ensure that every student achieves academic success while developing the skills and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing world. 17000 0 20529 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Throughout the school year our After-School Programs offer vital support for working parents by providing care from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Beyond this essential service we enrich students afternoons with a variety of engaging enrichment programs. Past offerings have included LEGO Robotics Martial Arts Aquatics at the YMCA American Sign Language Visual Arts Basketball and more. These programs are designed to complement students learning experiences fostering their development and creativity in a supportive and fun environment. 17400 0 10383 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS: Our Summer Camp Programs offer an enriching experience where campers dive into hands-on science literacy skills arts-integrated activities and exposure to diverse cultures. Through dynamic camps like Spanish and Arts African Drumming and Rhythm Science of Soccer Music and Vibrations Story-Writing and Game Creation children engage in creativity learning and fun. Each camp is designed to inspire and empower young minds providing them with memorable experiences and valuable skills. 0 0 0 526744 true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 10 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false 3 1 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false X Gloria Chan 3015786885 8003 BARRON ST TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 Gloria Chan Treasurer and Head of School 40.00 0.00 X X 16164 0 1111 Daniel Oliver President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Stecklow Board Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 16164 0 1111 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 61030 0 61030 School Program Tuition 611110 418846 418846 0 0 After School Programs 624410 20529 20529 0 0 Summer Camp Programs 721214 10383 10383 0 0 Other School Year Fees Payment Plans Application Fees Sale of Products 611110 12972 12972 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 462730 867 0 0 867 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Credit Card Rewards and Rebates 900099 1000 0 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 525627 462730 1000 867 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17275 0 17275 0 0 0 0 0 313156 313156 0 0 0 0 0 0 19148 19148 0 0 28537 27110 1427 0 14678 8208 6470 0 1006 0 1006 0 30507 0 30507 0 0 0 0 0 12500 12500 0 0 0 0 62619 49349 13270 0 27221 27221 0 0 7713 2856 2857 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60686 54617 6069 0 688 688 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3697 0 3697 0 Classroom Expenses 16023 16023 0 0 HR & Staff Development (Training, Recruitment, Appreciation) 5168 5168 0 0 Bank Fees and Merchant Processing 3289 3200 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 623911 526744 82667 12500 0 0 0 0 21098 1051 0 0 0 0 48034 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1164 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118 0 0 0 0 0 3500 3500 73914 4551 7347 19880 0 0 62453 87564 0 0 0 0 0 2600 0 0 0 0 16214 0 86014 110044 X 0 0 0 0 -12100 -105493 -12100 -105493 73914 4551 -98284 0 0 0 0 4891 X false false false X Security Deposit with Landlord - Rental Lease 3500 3500 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Part I | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part1Line3,This language is published on our website and marketing materials: Non-Discrimination Policy: Springwell admits students of any race color national and ethnic origin sexual orientation gender identity and religion to all the rights privileges programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It doesnt discriminate on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin sexual orientation gender identity or religion in the administration of its educational policies admission policies tuition policies and athletic and other school-administered programs.| Part1Line6,| Part VI, Line 2 ENTITY PRESIDENT DANIEL OLIVER AND ENTITY TREASURER HEAD OF SCHOOL GLORIA CHAN ARE MARRIED TO EACH OTHER. Part VI, Line 11b A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT WAS FILED. THE GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS WERE GIVEN 15-DAYS TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ANY ITEM INCLUDED IN THE DRAFT FORM 990 BE INACCURATE. SHOULD THERE BE ANY REVISIONS NEEDED TO THE DRAFT FORM 990 THE GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS WERE GIVEN 15-DAYS TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ANY ITEM INCLUDED IN THE REVISED DRAFT FORM 990 BE INACCURATE. ONCE ALL CONCERNS OF THE GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS BE SATISFIED THE FORM 990 IS APPROVED FOR FILING. Part VI, Line 12c IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: - EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH DECLARES WHETHER SUCH PERSON IS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR AND WHETHER SUCH VOTING MEMBER HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST - IF AY ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR THE INFORMATION IN THE ANNUAL STATEMENT CHANGES MATERIALLY THE DIRECTOR SHALL DISCLOSE SUCH CHANGES AND REVISE THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM - THE BOARD OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD SHALL REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY BY REVIEWING ANNUAL STATEMENTS AND TAKING SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR EFFECTIVE OVERSIGHT TO ENSURE THE CORPORATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL AT A MINIMUM INCLUDE THE FOLLOWIN SUBJECTS: - WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION AND THE RESULT OF ARMS LENGTH BARGAINING AND - WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS JOINT VENTURES AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE CORPORATIONS WRITTEN POLICIES ARE PROPERLY RECORDED REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. Part VI, Line 19 THE SPRINGWELL SCHOOL INC HAS MADE ALL DOCUMENTS WHICH SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL. Part IX, Line 11g Faculty Consultants - $25,798; School Nurse and Counseling - $22,551; Janitorial & Cleaning - $13,270; FACTS Tuition Payment Platform - $1,000 Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Reconciling differences between cash and accrual accounting., Adjustment, $4891| Header General | Explanation:| A previous tax preparer filed Form 990 year ending Dec. 2023 incorrectly as they provided data for the Fiscal Year from September 1 2022 to August 31 2023. This data should have been reported on a 2022 Form 990. This 2022 Form 990 properly reports the financial data for that same fiscal period ensuring alignment with IRS reporting requirements and also corrects material errors in the previous filing. A separate 2023 Form 990 will be submitted to accurately report the following fiscal year September 1 2023 to August 31 2024. Material Changes & Corrections: This filing ensures accurate reporting classifications and functional expense allocations resulting in minor adjustments to total expenses and net assets while improving financial transparency. Here are the material changes and corrections when comparing the previously submitted 990 2023 to this 2022 Filing: Expense Reclassifications: Classroom Expenses $16,023 moved from Office Expenses to Other Expenses Part IX Line 24. Faculty Consultants $25,798 Janitorial Services $13,270 and School Nurse & Counselor Services $22,551 reclassified from Management Fees to Other Fees for Services Part IX Line 11g. Office Expenses corrected from $19,325 to $7,713 after proper categorization. Meetings Conventions and Conferences $4,411 removed due to misclassification. Virtual Assistant Expenses increased from $9,840 to $14,678 to account for a barter exchange now correctly categorized under Management Fees Part IX Line 11a. Board Member Compensation corrected -$2,620 and employer-funded benefits were updated including a retirement match $352 and health benefits $759. Revenue Adjustments: Program revenue itemized into tuition after-school programs and summer camp for consistency between revenue reporting and program descriptions. Balance Sheet Adjustments: Deferred revenue increased to $87,564 to reflect actual prepayments for the following fiscal year. Prepaid expenses zeroed out for proper cash basis reporting. Accounts payable adjusted to $19,880 to align with payroll clearing credit card balances and payables. Other Liabilities Loan from Officer & Payroll Clearing Account moved to proper classifications Line 22 & Line 17 respectively. Tuition receivables zeroed out after properly accounting for payments received and bad debt write-off $2,688. This filing ensures compliance with IRS reporting guidelines and aligns financial records with the correct fiscal year structure. These corrections provide a more accurate financial picture and ensure transparency in our nonprofit reporting.