Nonprofit · EIN 02-0773298
LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,627,180 | $308,548 | $1,318,632 | $2,108,679 | $2,826 | $2,105,853 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $299,341 | $274,885 | $24,456 | $720,547 | $2,203 | $718,344 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $339,687 | $282,609 | $57,078 | $626,434 | $3,149 | $623,285 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,592,101
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,465
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$425
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,614
- Other revenue
- $19,614
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $196,890
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,872
- Other salaries and wages
- $17,007
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $78,641
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,998
- Occupancy
- $7,843
- Program services (functional)
- $239,180
- Management and general (functional)
- $58,071
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,297
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $720,547
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,108,679
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,826
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,105,853
- Publicly traded securities
- $424,337
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,697,965
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $407,888
- Gross receipts
- $1,704,277
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- NM
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER MCCUMBER | Executive Dir. Officer | 30 | $55,872 |
| KURT STEINHAUS BEGAN 1224 | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYL PONGRATZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EVA ABEYTA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORRIE PONGRATZ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELANIE COLGAN RESIGNED 0924 | SCHOOL BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE BUCKLIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN HENDERSON RESIGN 325 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DON CASPERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY MCKENZIE RESIGNED 1224 | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS JORDAN BEGAN 325 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GYASI ATTAFYNN | Student Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG WEHNER BEGAN 1224 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ESTHER GELLIS BEGAN 525 | STUDENT DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL CLARK BEGAN 1224 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RITA SANCHEZ-RESIGNED 0325 | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ARCHULETA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH ROUSCULP-BEGAN 0324 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| UXUE SANSINENA-RESIGNED 0525 | Student Dir Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROB HIPWOOD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GUY | Director/Super. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN STANFIELD-BEGAN 0324 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN SPECTER BEGAN 924 | SCHOOL BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LYNNE BEGAN 1224 | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA KATKO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER MCCUMBER | Executive Dir. Officer | 30 | $53,544 |
| KURT STEINHAUS BEGAN 0823 | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYL PONGRATZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EVA ABEYTA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORRIE PONGRATZ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELANIE COLGON | SCHOOL BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE BUCKLIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN HENDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DON CASPERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY BJARKE-MCKENZIE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY BOERIGTER-RESIGN 0324 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GYASI ATT-FYNN BEGAN 0424 | Student Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENNIS GILL-RESIGN 0324 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUKE FAVORITE-RESIGN 0124 | Student Dir Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE LYONS-RESIGN 0324 | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RITA SANCHEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ARCHULETA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH ROUSCULP-BEGAN 0324 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| UXUE SANSINENA | Student Dir Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB HIPWOOD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GUY | Director/Super. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN STANFIELD-BEGAN 0324 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LYNNE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA KATKO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER MCCUMBER | Executive Dir. Officer | 30 | $56,164 |
| ELLEN SPECTER Ended 1222 | SCHOOL BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL PONGRATZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVA ABEYTA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORRIE PONGRATZ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELANIE COLGON Began 123 | SCHOOL BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE BUCKLIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN HENDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DON CASPERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY BJARKE-MCKENZIE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY BOERIGTER | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YUNSEO KIM Ended 123 | Student Direct Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENNIS GILL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE LYONS | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RITA SANCHEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ARCHULETA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB HIPWOOD Began 123 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GUY | Director/Super. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUKE FAVORITE | Student Direct Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE DELFIN LEFT 1122 | Director/Super Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LYNNE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA KATKO Began 123 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1010 CENTRAL AVE, LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544-3273
- In care of
- % JOANNA GILLESPIE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNY MCCUMBER
- Signed the 990
- KURT STEINHAUS, President
- Phone
- (505) 500-6501
- Website
- www.lapsfoundation.com
- Return prepared by
- HARTWAY & ASSOCIATES CPAs LLC
Mission
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is committed to innovative and responsive support for the Los Alamos Public Schools. We connect our community and district, evaluate needs, and invest resources to enhance public education.
Program accomplishments
- Support for Los Alamos Public Schools programs, activities, and updates to learning environments. This includes purchasing materials and equipment, classroom makeovers, student training, and other student opportunities. Number of persons benefitted: 3000Expenses $151,937 · grants $113,876
- College scholarships awarded to graduating seniors of Los Alamos Public Schools. Number of persons benefitted: 28Expenses $67,729 · grants $63,500
- Assistance to teachers in the Los Alamos Public Schools for professional development, professional book clubs, and stipends to cover out of pocket expenses to pursue certifications, licensure and advanced degrees. Number of persons benefitted: 288Expenses $19,514 · grants $19,514
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0773298
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,108,679
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,704,277
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,627,180 | $308,548 | $2,108,679 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $299,341 | $274,885 | $720,547 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $339,687 | $282,609 | $626,434 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $290,681 | $279,547 | $543,082 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0773298).
Questions about LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC is 02-0773298.
- Is LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNY MCCUMBER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,872 (JENNIFER MCCUMBER, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LOS ALAMOS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,627,180, expenses of $308,548 and total assets of $2,108,679 at year end.
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