Nonprofit · EIN 20-1227355
MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $76,271 | $76,833 | -$562 | $177,082 | $1,771 | $175,311 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $81,771 | $49,273 | $32,498 | $171,892 | $1,280 | $170,612 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $107,062 | $76,576 | $30,486 | $137,233 | $1,619 | $135,614 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $77,321
- Investment income
- $2,901
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,814
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,765
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,391
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $20,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $21,530
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,800
- Other expenses
- $3,112
- Program services (functional)
- $50,391
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $171,892
- Total assets, end of year
- $177,082
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,771
- Net assets, end of year
- $175,311
- Cash, savings and investments
- $177,082
- Gross receipts
- $84,036
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLE LAWLER | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $20,000 |
| ROSE MICHAEL | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTY WATERS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY YORDY | SECRETARY | 1.5 | $0 |
| ALLISON LEGG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JERRA BURDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE ARNDT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DENISE WOODS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN LOVETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DEMETRE PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA KING | EXEC DIR/BOA | 20 | $11,667 |
| ELLE LAWLER | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $8,333 |
| ROSE MICHAEL | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTY WATERS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY YORDY | SECRETARY | 1.5 | $0 |
| STACEY CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN BOSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MOORE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN LOVETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA KING | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $20,000 |
| ROSE MICHAEL | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| AMY MCBRIDE | VICE PRESIDE | 1.5 | $0 |
| STACEY CUMMINGS | SECRETARY | 1.5 | $0 |
| CLINT GARRETT | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| CHANNING HOPKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DON ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN BOSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTY WATERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY YORDY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| TONYA MOORE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3200 S WILSON DAM RD, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661-2746
- In care of
- % DEBBIE BRADFORD
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ELLE LAWLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (256) 389-2698
- Return prepared by
- JOE M TUCKER CPA PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS TO STIMULATE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO FUND PROGRAMS IN ALL MUSCLE SHOALS CITY SCHOOLS WHILE REFLECTING THE VALUES AND TRADITIONS OF MUSCLE SHOALS BY PLACING UTMOST IMPORTANCE ON THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR THE STUDENTS
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE MINI GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN TEACHER CLASSROOMSExpenses $50,391 · grants $50,391
- PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
- PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL FACILITIES
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 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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1227355
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $177,082
- Income (IRS master file)
- $84,036
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $76,271 | $76,833 | $177,082 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $81,771 | $49,273 | $171,892 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $107,062 | $76,576 | $137,233 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 20-1227355).
Questions about MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC is 20-1227355.
- Is MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION 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 MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,000 (ELLE LAWLER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does MUSCLE SHOALS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,271, expenses of $76,833 and total assets of $177,082 at year end.
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