Nonprofit · EIN 04-2732712
BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BROOKLINE VLG, MA 02447
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $519,545 | $475,310 | $44,235 | $3,122,894 | $4,675 | $3,118,219 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $438,894 | $551,334 | -$112,440 | $2,982,020 | $25,066 | $2,956,954 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $318,400
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $196,131
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $121,827
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,014
- Other revenue
- $5,014
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $238,021
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,281
- Other salaries and wages
- $53,670
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $129,845
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,541
- Depreciation
- $794
- Program services (functional)
- $344,365
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,175
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,770
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,982,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,122,894
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,675
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,118,219
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,273
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,926,890
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,521,581
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $596,638
- Gross receipts
- $563,286
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM BARNUM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $63,000 |
| ELIZABETH ASCOLI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $3,281 |
| JENNIFER ROTHSTEIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN KURD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER AMIGONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN PERRAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAVIN ANDREWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN ARNOLD | VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA FLAHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH GILLIGAN | VICE PRESIDENT FUNDRAISING Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PETIA LOUKOVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE OTOOLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE POKORNY WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHLEEN SCHOEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE WEEKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOWARD SHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JELENA MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEENA MITTAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEO CAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IRINA ANGHEL-ENESCU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEAH HARSFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZY HENDRIKSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHIMA IKONNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DWIGHT MATHIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEAKHENA SCHECHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA SEARS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEIGH SIMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEDA TOLOUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIONNE GRAHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH ASCOLI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $78,750 | $6,000 |
| JENNIFER ROTHSTEIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN KURD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER AMIGONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA PERRAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DEUTSCH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAVIN ANDREWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA FLAHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA GALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH GILLIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIONNE GRAHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHIMA IKONNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETIA LOUKOVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WADNER OGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE OTOOLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE POKORNY WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHLEEN SCHOEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE WEEKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD SHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JELENA MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEENA MITTAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVON POWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 470652, BROOKLINE VLG, MA 02447-0652
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KIM BARNUM, PO BOX 470652, BROOKLINE, MA 024470652
- Signed the 990
- KIM BARNUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 232-3846
- Website
- BROOKLINEFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VENNING ADVISORS
Mission
THE BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING BROOKLINE'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION RAISES PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE TEACHING, ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOLS. SUPPORTERS AND DONORS INCLUDE PARENTS, CITIZENS, AND BUSINESSES WHO SHARE THE BELIEF THAT STRONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND FUTURE WELL-BEING OF THE TOWN. THE FOUNDATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE BROOKLINE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT TO IDENTIFY NEEDS AND OPPORTUNTIES IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING BROOKLINE'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION. FOUNDATION FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS TO SUPPORT SYSTEM WIDE INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE.Expenses $344,365 · grants $238,021
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
- 04-2732712
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20J)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,122,894
- Income (IRS master file)
- $563,286
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $519,545 | $475,310 | $3,122,894 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $438,894 | $551,334 | $2,982,020 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $472,255 | $481,035 | $2,836,318 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 04-2732712).
Questions about BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 04-2732712.
- Is BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KIM BARNUM.
- Who are the officers and directors of BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 33 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,000 (KIM BARNUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $519,545, expenses of $475,310 and total assets of $3,122,894 at year end.
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