2026-03-17T13:01:59-05:00 2025-08-31 844233121 SHARPE PATEL CPA 5510 SIX FORKS ROAD SUITE 140 RALEIGH NC 27609 990 2024-09-01 561796990 CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION CHAT 9195334609 PO BOX 1518 PITTSBORO NC 27312 BRITTANY SANDEFUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9195334609 2026-03-17 1 1 REBECCA FISHER P01690017 7044993893 2026-03-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRITTANY SANDEFUR PO BOX 1518 PITTSBORO NC 27312 277000 0 X HTTPS://WWW.CHATHAMEDFOUNDATION.ORG/ X 1992 NC THE MISSION OF THE CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CEF) IS TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY AS PUBLIC SCHOOL ADVOCATES AND TO RAISE FUNDS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT INNOVATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS. 13 13 6 180 0 0 393211 268118 0 0 1825 5290 265 3592 395301 277000 145790 134176 0 0 102828 119697 0 0 40023 88803 72170 337421 326043 57880 -49043 357946 335274 924 4899 357022 330375 X THE MISSION OF THE CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CEF) IS TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY AS PUBLIC SCHOOL ADVOCATES AND TO RAISE FUNDS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT INNOVATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS. 0 0 219364 134176 CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS LOCATED IN PITTSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AND OFFERS SEVERAL KEY PROGRAM SERVICES AIMED AT SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN CHATHAM COUNTY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING, ALL OF WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMES:AVID: A COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH SKILLS IN WRITING, INQUIRY, COLLABORATION, ORGANIZATION, READING, AND CRITICAL THINKING.BOOKS ON BREAK: PROVIDES FREE BOOKS TO STUDENTS AT TITLE I AND RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO ENCOURAGE READING DURING SCHOOL BREAKS.CREATIVE TEACHING GRANTS: FUNDS INNOVATIVE TEACHING PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT.CHATHAM READS: A LITERACY INITIATIVE THAT PROMOTES READING AND LITERACY THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. 219364 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X X EMILY BOYNTON 9196986925 PO BOX 1518 PITTSBORO NC 27312 MARY LOU HUISKING CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANGELA QUICK VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANGELA FOWLER TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY PATTERSON SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MOLLY GALLOWAY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JULIE RICKER DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE POWELL DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 HADLEY KIRKLAND DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 RNADY ST CLAIR DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MARY KOLEK DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MARIA PULIDO DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY JACKSON EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER 0.15 X 0 0 0 JANE ALLEN WILSON EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER 0.15 X 0 0 0 BRITTANY SANDEFUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 32.00 X 52000 0 0 52000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 268118 268118 5290 5290 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 3592 3592 3592 277000 0 0 8882 134176 134176 52000 22641 21065 8294 58156 25315 23568 9273 9541 3936 4188 1417 5850 5850 3675 279 3396 106 55 51 1166 230 936 OPERATIONS 50287 31967 3172 15148 BUSINESS EXPENSES 11086 765 8762 1559 326043 219364 66656 40023 188608 234745 55506 21171 100000 65900 4889 4889 0 0 13832 13458 357946 335274 924 4899 924 4899 X 237022 291567 120000 38808 357022 330375 357946 335274 -49043 -948 23344 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 246578 442754 250787 393211 268118 1601448 246578 442754 250787 393211 268118 1601448 31616 1569832 128 577 327 1807 5290 8129 1609577 0.97530 0.98910 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 13832 -37 337 13458 12389 1668 225 13832 11248 1443 302 12389 14506 -2235 723 300 11248 1.00000 0 0 4889 4889 0 0 X 276052 -948 -948 277000 0 277000 326043 0 326043 0 326043 PART V, LINE 4: THE INTENT OF THE ENDOWMENT IS TO SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY OF JORDAN MATTHEWS HIGH SCHOOL'S ANNUAL TRIP TO THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON, DC. PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS") CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2025, THE FOUNDATION REPORTED NO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME, WHICH IS DEFINED BY THE IRS AS GROSS INCOME DERIVED FROM ANY UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS THAT IS NOT SUBSTANTIALLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN RECORDED. THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY FASB ASC 740-10-25, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. UNDER THIS PROVISION, AN ORGANIZATION MUST RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT ASSOCIATED WITH A TAX POSITION TAKEN FOR TAX RETURN PURPOSES WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED. THE IMPLEMENTATION HAD NO IMPACT ON THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT WILL NOT RECOGNIZE ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX YEARS IN PROGRESS. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR THE YEARS PRIOR TO 2022. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2025, THE FOUNDATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1 CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS 468 RENAISSANCE DR PITTSBORO NC 27312 581947632 134176 0 CREATIVE TEACHING GRANTS, BOOKS & LITERACY PROGRAMMING, COLLEGE-READINESS INITIATIVES, AND ENGAGEMENT EVENTS 1 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS RECORDS TO SUBSTANTIATE THE AMOUNT OF GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE, AND MONITORS THE USE OF THOSE FUNDS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR INTENDED USE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BOARD REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL TRUSTEES AND VOLUNTEERS OF CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY SIGN ON A TIMELY BASIS A CONFIDENTIALITY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST AGREEMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, AND COMPENSATION IS BASED ON COMPARABILITY DATA. KEY EMPLOYEE SALARIES ARE ALSO BASED ON COMPARABILITY DATA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, SCHOOL POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING ONLINE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.CHATHAMEDUCATIONFOUNDATION.ORG/WHO-WE-ARE