2025-10-06T15:52:48-05:00 2024-12-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2024-01-01 742128239 The W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation WOSC 7136647676 4433 Bissonnet Bellaire TX 77401 Katherine Smith President & CEO 7136647676 2025-10-06 1 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2025-10-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Katherine Smith 4433 Bissonnet Bellaire TX 77401 8553333 0 X www.neuhaus.org X 1980 TX To promote reading success by providing evidence-based services to educators & school districts. 19 19 93 96 0 0 2150104 2410153 3384567 5441516 523442 472065 -68536 -37707 5989577 8286027 43920 55448 0 0 5562051 5466137 0 0 711787 2236955 2502631 7842926 8024216 -1853349 261811 12254489 13317921 995802 1119478 11258687 12198443 X The W. Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation ("Neuhaus") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational foundation dedicated to promoting reading success for all. 'Continued on Schedule O'Neuhaus provides evidence-based training and support to educators and district leaders, supplies information and resources to families, and offers direct services to adult learners. Its services are offered in a variety of ways, including mentoring, individual instruction, online programming, and on-site courses. 0 0 6012897 55448 5441516 Neuhaus Education Center is a nationally recognized leader in advancing the Science of Reading, using evidence-based methods that empower students to achieve skilled reading and lifelong literacy.Teacher Professional Development: In 2024, Neuhaus offered more than 30 professional development courses designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. A total of 3,846 and 3,118 teachers participated in training sessions, representing 7,401 enrollments. Additionally, 61 dyslexia therapists and specialists graduated from the certification program, further expanding the reach of high-quality reading instruction. Continued on Schedule O Family Support Services: The Family Support Office served 5,736 parents and family members seeking guidance for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Neuhaus provided resources, referrals, and assistance to help families navigate the process of obtaining appropriate support. Free monthly information sessions addressed topics such as dyslexia, Texas legislation, preparing for college, and accessing library resources.Adult Literacy: In 2024, 112 adult learners received personalized literacy instruction to achieve their reading and educational goals. Neuhaus Education Center hosts the only adult literacy program in Houston taught by Certified Academic Language Therapists (comparable to dyslexia therapists). 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Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Tuition assistance -5,800. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Tuition assistance 5,800. Luncheon 508122 470622 37500 66794 3596 3750 696 Family Bingo Event 104775 97025 7750 3856 4189 76 612897 567647 45250 70650 7785 3750 772 82957 -37707 1 Student scholarships 25 49648 Teacher tuition assistance 8 5800 Part I, Line 2: Scholarships are awarded to students for one-on-one training tuition. The funds are not given directly to the student but are paid directly to the teacher so the organization is certain of the use of the funds. The teacher provides the organization with monthly reports on the child's progress. Tuition assistance is offered to teachers who meet certain eligibility requirements. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the restrictions of the donor and the class. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Tracy White Weeden President & CEO 213582 0 45000 0 0 0 13742 0 14122 0 286446 0 0 0 Sairam Pathi Chief Financial Officer 197132 0 9900 0 0 0 10282 0 13918 0 231232 0 0 0 Sam McCollum VP of Literacy Initiatives 110222 0 40884 0 0 0 0 0 13237 0 164343 0 0 0 Mary Catherine Scott Chief Academic Officer 143400 0 7950 0 0 0 0 0 1444 0 152794 0 0 0 Part I, Line 7 The bonus for the President/CEO was approved by the Executive Committee. The bonus for the VP of Literacy Initiatives was based on a percentage of sales revenue generated. The final amount was approved by the CFO. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Committee has the authority of the Board of Trustees in the direction of the Foundation, except where action of the Board of Trustees is required by law, the Articles of Incorporation, or the Bylaws. Members of the Executive Committee are the current Officers of the Foundation and two additional Trustees elected by the Board of Trustees from a slate presented and recommended by the Nominating Committee. The Executive Committee keeps regular minutes of its meetings and such minutes are recorded in books kept for that purpose in the Foundation's office, and will report the same to the Board of Trustees from time to time. Any vacancy occurring in the office of an Executive Committee member is filled for the remainder of the term of such office by the affirmative majority vote of the members of the Executive Committee. In any event, a member of the Executive Committee holds such office until his or her successor has taken office pursuant to the provisions of the Bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Edward Neuhaus and William Neuhaus have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Chair of the Finance Committee and the Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the Form is provided to the Board of Trustees prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of Interest forms are completed annually and reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer. If there is any indication of a potential conflict of interest, the conflict is reviewed by the Executive Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The compensation of the CEO is based on a comparison with other officers in similar positions in the Houston area using wage and benefits surveys such as the United Way of Greater Houston's Wage and Benefit Survey. The Executive Committee reviews the CEO's compensation package annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents available to the public upon request. The Conflict of Interest policy and audited financial statements are available on the organization's website.