Elkhart Education Foundation is located in Elkhart, IN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Elkhart Education Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elkhart Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Elkhart Education Foundation generated $327.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $234.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Elkhart Education Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $562,492. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ELKHART EDUCATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR CHARACTER-BUILDING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUMMERSCAPE DAY CAMP: THE 2023 SUMMERSCAPE DAY CAMP PROGRAM OFFERED FULL-DAY FOR GRADES K-6 DURING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUMMER SCHOOL. OUR ACADEMICALLY-THEMED WEEK-LONG CAMPS WERE LED BY CERTIFIED ELKHART COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TEACHERS AND ASSISTED BY INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES AND QUALIFIED COLLEGE STUDENTS. SOME OF THE BEST LEARNING HAPPENS OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM ON FIELD TRIPS, EXPERIENCING NATURE, EXPLORING LIVING HISTORY AND THROUGH HANDS-ON, PROJECT BASED LESSONS. NUMBER OF PERSONS BENEFITED: 587 UNIQUE STUDENTS OVER 6 WEEKS (EACH MONTH AN AVERAGE OF 420 STUDENTS)
SCHOOLHOUSE SUPPLY STORE: ELKHART COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (ECS) TEACHERS REPORT SPENDING OVER $1,000 A YEAR OF THEIR OWN MONEY ON SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR THEIR STUDENTS. REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, ALL STUDENTS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM. WE MUST LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD AND ENSURE THAT EVERY STUDENT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO THRIVE. EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES START WITH HAVING THE RIGHT TOOLS. THE ELKHART EDUCATION FOUNDATION (EEF) STOCKS AND MAINTAINS A SCHOOLHOUSE SUPPLY "STORE" FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS ATTENDING ECS. FROM AUGUST THROUGH APRIL, ECS ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARAS, COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND BUS DRIVERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE TOOLS THAT WILL HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. STAFF DO NOT HAVE TO PAY A SINGLE CENT. ECS FACULTY & STAFF CAN PLACE THEIR ORDERS ONLINE AND HAVE THE SUPPLIES SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO THEM IN THEIR SCHOOL BUILDINGS: 185 UNIQUE CUSTOMERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ellen Williams Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $18,205 |
Charmaine Torma Past Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $41,536 |
Jennifer Lefever Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Willie Brown Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Mow Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Bloch Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $28,490 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $287,857 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $316,347 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $27,400 |
Investment income | $43 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,759 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $327,037 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,088 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,189 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,075 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $82,464 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,481 |
Payroll taxes | $10,830 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,270 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $956 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,873 |
Office expenses | $4,811 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,325 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $162 |
Insurance | $7,170 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $234,791 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $299,289 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,755 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $330,044 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$51,476 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $381,520 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $330,044 |
Over the last fiscal year, Elkhart Education Foundation has awarded $69,850 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ELKHART HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: ENRICH THE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE FOR ELKHART'S YOUTH | $53,200 |
ELKHART MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: ENRICH THE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE FOR ELKHART'S YOUTH | $6,150 |
ELKHART CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: ENRICH THE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE FOR ELKHART'S YOUTH | $10,500 |