BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

EIN: 474800006 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Boulder, CO

Total Revenue
$233,203
Total Expenses
$250,647
Total Assets
$178,123
Net Assets
$141,763
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
Birgit Priester
Phone
7203161033
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BOULDER SCHOOL FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $233K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

Provide in-person German language courses to children and teens in and around the Boulder Colorado area as this is not a language provided by the local schools. Other schools are in Denver area but not convenient for children/teens to attend in-person. The school also provides online German language courses to adults in and around the Boulder Colorado area but allow adults from anywhere to attend the online courses. The school also provides some in-person courses for adults based on interest. Our language classes are open to students of all ages and skill levels The school provides adults the opportunity to take the A1 and A2 exams. Passing the A1 exam allows a student to request a visa to live in and passing the A2 is one of the criteria needed for seeking employment in Germany. The school provides teens the opportunity to take exams that if passed would allow Students to apply for admission to a German university.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $205,216 Revenue: $212,822

For 2025 overall student enrollment increased by 9 percent from 287 students to 314 students. Children classes are now being taught in person full time which seems to have helped with the increase in...

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For 2025 overall student enrollment increased by 9 percent from 287 students to 314 students. Children classes are now being taught in person full time which seems to have helped with the increase in enrollments. Some children and teen classes are taught online based on interest. Adult and Private lessons continue to be online and has helped attract students outside of Boulder County. With some in-person adult classes starting up again after the pandemic. Adults and Teens continue to take exams for German Language proficiency with a pass rate of 100%. Important note that by passing the Adult A2 exam, students are eligible to work in Germany. Teens who pass their exams are eligible to attend University in Germany. Classes are open to anyone and are advertised on the schools Website and Social Media.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,063 Revenue: $126

To cultivate an understanding and appreciation for the German culture, events are held during the year that are meant to be fun mostly for children and parents. The school held a Maifest event, St...

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To cultivate an understanding and appreciation for the German culture, events are held during the year that are meant to be fun mostly for children and parents. The school held a Maifest event, St Martins or Lantern Walk event, and Lichterfest event this year. Due to the changing demographics of our students the school changed the name of the St Nicholas event to Lichterfest to be more inclusive of those that do not celebrate Christmas. The cost increased this year over past years as the events were larger and more students attended. The school does not charge for the events but relies on donations taken during the event. Some supplies are donated as well to help reduce the costs. Donations were up this year from prior years as the School added the ability to pay with credit card at the events. We have not normally tracked the number of attendees but plan to have attendees register in advance in 2025 to help with determining the popularity of these events and the cost benefit of each event

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,984
Program Service Revenue $212,948
Investment Income $2,794
Other Revenue $477
TOTAL REVENUE $233,203

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $86,429
Fundraising Expenses $2,800
Program Expenses $209,279
Other Expenses $164,218
TOTAL EXPENSES $250,647

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $233,203 $204,848 +0.1%
Expenses $250,647 $215,423 +0.2%
Net Income $-17,444 $-10,575 +0.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$82,058
Total Directors
8
$81,654
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Birgit Priester President 16
Officer Director
$42,010 $0 $42,010
Gisela Barrett VP Communications 1.8
Officer Director
$19,611 $0 $19,611
Simone George Advancement Officer 0.76
Officer Director
$9,937 $0 $9,937
Katja Baetz Treasurer 1.5
Officer Director
$5,725 $0 $5,725
Cheryl Ward Treasurer 0.37
Officer
$4,775 $0 $4,775
Uli Leibfried Board Member 0.34
Director
$4,371 $0 $4,371
Rebecca Haacker Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabriele Sattler Board Member 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Regula Mueller Hoenger Secretary 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $233,203 $250,647 $178,123 $-17,444
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $198,752 $175,834 $169,782 $22,918
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