Nonprofit · EIN 23-7009906
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,321,314 | $640,039 | $681,275 | $10,432,999 | $703,600 | $9,729,399 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,066,167 | $705,051 | $361,116 | $9,924,029 | $771,338 | $9,152,691 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $365,980
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $921,530
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $630,724
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,577
- Other revenue
- $33,804
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $293,806
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $123,790
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $123,790
- Professional fundraising fees
- $11,563
- Accounting fees
- $22,500
- Program services (functional)
- $322,644
- Management and general (functional)
- $272,775
- Fundraising (functional)
- $44,620
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,924,029
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,432,999
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $703,600
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,729,399
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,733,953
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,067,673
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,661,726
- Gross receipts
- $3,639,023
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL J DUPEE II | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $207,576 | $36,979 |
| SIDNEY POND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $105,396 | $42,161 |
| BEN FOSTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $101,303 | $39,587 |
| RYAN PICHE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MALES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NOLAN D PITKIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SUTTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM LACLAIR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL ALTERI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN PECK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART SCHMITT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN H WEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KAMIDE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC THOMAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA CLARK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE CAPONE | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY GREEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL J DUPEE II | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $212,202 | $43,418 |
| SIDNEY POND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $110,143 | $37,128 |
| BEN FOSTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $121,933 | $19,296 |
| ROBYN RHYNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $89,323 | $26,689 |
| LYNISE BARKER-LASSITER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $12,560 | $2,172 |
| MICHELLE CAPONE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SUTTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA N WEBBER | HONORARY DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART SCHMITT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA L'HUILLIER RUGGIERO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM LACLAIR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ABARE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN PECK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN PICHE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN H WEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC THOMAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN HUNTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1220 COFFEEN ST, WATERTOWN, NY 13601-1822
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BENJAMIN FOSTER, 1220 COFFEEN STREET, WATERTOWN, NY 13601
- Signed the 990
- BENJAMIN FOSTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (315) 786-2291
- Website
- WWW.SUNYJEFFERSON.EDU
- Return prepared by
- BOWERS & COMPANY CPAS PLLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLLEGE, THE COMMUNITY AND ALUMNI TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY THE COLLEGE.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE TRADITIONAL STUDENTS FOLLOWING THEIR SECONDARY EDUCATION, OR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS WHO HAVE RETURNED TO JEFFERSON AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME AWAY TO PURSUE THEIR COLLEGE DEGREES. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE BASED ON ECONOMIC NEED AND ACADEMIC PROMISE. ALMOST 42% OF OUR STUDENT BODY RELIES UPON THE AWARD OF THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO MAKE THEIR DREAMS OF HIGHER EDUCATION A REALITY.Expenses $264,635 · grants $264,635
- THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO THE COLLEGE SUPPORTING PROGRAMS WHICH ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY THE COLLEGE. GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE COLLEGE THIS YEAR INCLUDE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS AND USE OF TITLE III GRANT FUNDS.Expenses $29,171 · grants $29,171
- THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO BUILD THE UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP OUR ALUMNI HAVE WITH JCC. ALUMNI SUPPORT OVER THE YEARS PROVIDES COUNTLESS STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS OF A BETTER LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION. DONATIONS TO THE JCC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SUPPORT INITIATIVES ON CAMPUS AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AT JEFFERSON. IT IS THE MISSION OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT STAFF TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR ALUMNI, OUR FACULTY AND STAFF, THE COMMUNITY AND THE COLLEGE TO SUPPORT CURRENT JCC STUDENTS.Expenses $28,838
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7009906
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B41I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,432,999
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,639,023
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,321,314 | $640,039 | $10,432,999 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,066,167 | $705,051 | $9,924,029 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $655,111 | $1,413,527 | $8,875,241 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 23-7009906).
Questions about JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC is 23-7009906.
- Is JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 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 JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names BENJAMIN FOSTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,321,314, expenses of $640,039 and total assets of $10,432,999 at year end.
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