The Crayon Initiative
Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Educational Services and Schools - Other (NTEE)
Donations to this organization are tax deductible.
Details
According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.
Summary charts: organization finances over time
Total Assets
Total Liabilities
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2023
Tax Filings by Year
Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Net Income
Net Assets
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $135,249 |
| Total Liabilities | $342,918 |
| Net Assets | -$207,669 |
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|
| Linda Womack (Board Member (Thru 12/2023)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ware (Secretary) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwight Koda (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Lannon (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Krieg (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Allegra Abbey Berckmoes (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori De Selms (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Alhenius (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on May 27, 2024 Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Net Income
Net Assets
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $263,712 |
| Total Liabilities | $270,468 |
| Net Assets | -$6,756 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|
| Kellye Carroll (Board Member (Thru 12/22)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Stampf (Board Member (Thru 11/22)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kari Maribal (Board Member (Thru 12/22)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darren Haas (Board Member (Thru 12/22)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ware (Secretary) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwight Koda (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Womack (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Lannon (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Krieg (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Allegra Abbey Berckmoes (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori De Selms (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on May 12, 2023 Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Net Income
Net Assets
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $281,160 |
| Total Liabilities | $280,974 |
| Net Assets | $186 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ware (Secretary) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellye Carroll (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwight Koda (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Stampf (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kari Maribal (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darren Haas (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Womack (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on May 10, 2022 Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Net Income
Net Assets
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $279,158 |
| Total Liabilities | $251,420 |
| Net Assets | $27,738 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sumner (Board Member (Thru 7/2020)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ware (Secretary) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellye Carroll (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwight Koda (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Carrozza (Board Member (Thru 3/2020)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on May 10, 2021 Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Net Income
Net Assets
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $205,367 |
| Total Liabilities | $24,382 |
| Net Assets | $180,985 |
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sumner (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ware (Secretary) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellye Carroll (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwight Koda (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Mc Donough (Board Member (Thru Q3 2019)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Carrozza (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on April 22, 2020 Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Net Income
Net Assets
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $212,319 |
| Total Liabilities | $43,115 |
| Net Assets | $169,204 |
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sumner (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ware (Secretary) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellye Carroll (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwight Koda (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Mc Donough (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Carrozza (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on April 14, 2019 Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Net Income
Net Assets
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses |
|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $0 |
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $167,672 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,584 |
| Net Assets | $163,088 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sumner (Treasurer (Thru 12/17)/Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Long (Secretary (Thru 2/2017)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ware (Secretary) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Ware (Board Member (Thru 2/2017)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellye Carroll (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dwight Koda (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Mc Donough (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Carrozza (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on April 9, 2018 Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Net Income
Net Assets
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses |
|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $0 |
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $142,582 |
| Total Liabilities | $8,583 |
| Net Assets | $133,999 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sumner (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Long (Secretary) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Ware (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Ware (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellye Carroll (Board Member) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2017 Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Net Income
Net Assets
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $131,262 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Net Assets | $131,262 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sumner (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 25, 2017 Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Net Income
Net Assets
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $18,117 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Net Assets | $18,117 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sumner (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 6, 2015 Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Net Income
Net Assets
| Assets/Debt |
|---|
| Total Assets | $517 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Net Assets | $517 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|
| Bryan W Ware (President) | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Sumner (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-EZ
Filed on June 30, 2014 Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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