Nonprofit · EIN 16-1650137
TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $46,729 | $120,702 | -$73,973 | $314,670 | $3,609 | $311,061 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $213,501 | $2,026 | $211,475 | $385,034 | $0 | $385,034 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,103
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $621
- Net income from fundraising events
- $279
- Other revenue
- $1,005
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $98,754
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,340
- Program services (functional)
- $118,202
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $385,034
- Total assets, end of year
- $314,670
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,609
- Net assets, end of year
- $311,061
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $311,061
- Gross receipts
- $48,558
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACEY VAN HOOK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LOU L TATE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOE G TATE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN SMALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACEY VAN HOOK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LOU L TATE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOE G TATE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN SMALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9215 BOB GRAY RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923-2106
- In care of
- % SUSAN H SMALL CPA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 9215 BOB GRAY ROAD, KNOXVILLE TN 37923
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TRACEY VAN HOOK, 9215 BOB GRAY ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- TRACEY VAN HOOK, 9215 BOB GRAY ROAD, KNOXVILLE TN 37923
- Signed the 990
- LOU L TATE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (865) 693-3021
- Website
- http://www.tatesschool.com
- Return prepared by
- PINKSTAFF SIMPSON & HEADRICK PC
Mission
TATE'S SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION WAS FORMED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH TATE'S SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY TO PROVIDE TEACHER STIPENDS, LIBRARY RESOURCES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT ATTEND THE SCHOOL.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION AWARDED SEVEN (7) ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVING STUDENTS TO ATTEND TATE'S SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY.Expenses $95,000 · grants $95,000
- THE FOUNDATION RAISED FUNDS AND PROVIDED EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HELENE IN TENNESSEE AND NORTH CAROLINA.Expenses $14,693
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO TEACHERS OF TATE'S SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY.Expenses $8,509 · grants $3,754
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1650137
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $314,670
- Income (IRS master file)
- $48,558
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $46,729 | $120,702 | $314,670 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $213,501 | $2,026 | $385,034 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: TRACEY VAN HOOK | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: TRACEY VAN HOOK | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: TRACEY VAN HOOK | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 16-1650137).
Questions about TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION is 16-1650137.
- Is TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TRACEY VAN HOOK.
- Who are the officers and directors of TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TATES SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $46,729, expenses of $120,702 and total assets of $314,670 at year end.
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