Nonprofit · EIN 25-1653165
THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · BUTLER, PA 16001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $605,092 | $306,891 | $298,201 | $4,315,821 | $1,859 | $4,313,962 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $457,609 | $283,399 | $174,210 | $3,720,883 | $7,987 | $3,712,896 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $391,105 | $344,169 | $46,936 | $3,416,413 | $31,303 | $3,385,110 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $478,722
- Program service revenue
- $85,656
- Investment income
- $40,714
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $195,628
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,160
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,160
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,400
- Program services (functional)
- $274,356
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,080
- Fundraising (functional)
- $455
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,720,883
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,315,821
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,859
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,313,962
- Publicly traded securities
- $377,422
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,197,032
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,116,930
- Gross receipts
- $605,092
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Scott | Executive Dir. Officer | 10 | $24,160 |
| Frank Cicco | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Blose | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenley Birch | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Carrie Morgan-Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Benjamin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alice Nunes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad Broman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeanne Rosenbauer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erich Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leslie Osche | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Liane Chisholm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Baglier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vanessa Boyd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vicki Hinterberger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
21 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Isacco | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer McIntire | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Nicholas Konesni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Catherine Rodgers | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Reddick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tammy Schuey | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Audray Muscatello Yost | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Short | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Corina Wack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Platt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Slear | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Slamecka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Slear | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lyric Schnur | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lindsey Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Brian Slamecka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lance Welliver | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Al Vavro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Brian White | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr John Wyllie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Hundertmark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Scott | Executive Dir. Officer | 10 | $24,161 |
| Frank Cicco | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Blose | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenley Birch | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Carrie Morgan-Davis | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Benjamin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alice Nunes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad Broman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeanne Rosenbauer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erich Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leslie Osche | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Liane Chisholm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Baglier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vanessa Boyd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vicki Hinterberger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Isacco | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer McIntire | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Nicholas Konesni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Catherine Rodgers | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Reddick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tammy Schuey | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Audray Muscatello Yost | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Short | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Corina Wack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Platt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Slear | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Slamecka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Slear | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emmalynne Waseleski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Leyland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Brian Slamecka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lance Welliver | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Al Vavro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Brian White | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr John Wyllie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Hundertmark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Scott | Executive Dir. Officer | 10 | $20,000 |
| Frank Cicco | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Blose | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenley Birch | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Carrie Morgan-Davis | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Benjamin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alice Nunes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad Broman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeanne Rosenbauer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erich Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leslie Osche | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Liane Chisholm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Baglier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vanessa Boyd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth Gillan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer McIntire | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Konesni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Catherine Rodgers | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gerri Paulisick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tammy Schuey | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Audray Muscatello Yost | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Musko | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Reddick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Platt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Slear | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Slamecka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Slear | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Leyland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Brian Slamecka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Al Vavro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Brian White | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr John Wyllie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Hopp | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Hundertmark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 110 CAMPUS LN, BUTLER, PA 16001-2662
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Tammy Schuey, 110 Campus Lane, Butler, PA 16001
- Signed the 990
- Catherine Rodgers, Treasurer
- Phone
- (724) 287-8721
- Return prepared by
- Root Spitznas & Smiley Inc
Mission
The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation is a non-profit group that aims to help the students of the Butler Area School District. We encourage endowments to the Pittsburgh Foundation for scholarships and creative teaching grants and solicit funds through various fundraising events throughout the year.
Program accomplishments
- Student scholarships and creative teaching grants which provide funds for staff members to develop creative and unique programs that are beneficial to students. Student scholarships are funded through various fundraisers and the Buck Starts Here Campaign where employees can donate money through payroll deduction.Expenses $195,628
- Weekend backpack program - supplies weekend food for students in need. The program is available to all students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Each Friday, children are provided child-friendly, single serving snacks and easily prepared meals in the their backpack.Expenses $68,871
- Tuff tornado run - fundraising event held at a local park where individuals and teams compete in a 2 mile run with obstacles.Expenses $5,760 · revenue $23,729
- FAB showcase - an annual event where student artwork and artwork from local professional artists are displayed and sold through silent auctions. In addition, gift baskets and other items donated by each school and local businesses are raffled off.Expenses $4,097 · revenue $41,202
- Conduct various events to raise funds to support the activities and programs of the Foundation. Also collect naming rights for various items at the Butler Area School District football stadium.revenue $20,725
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 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
- 25-1653165
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,315,821
- Income (IRS master file)
- $605,092
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $605,092 | $306,891 | $4,315,821 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $457,609 | $283,399 | $3,720,883 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $391,105 | $344,169 | $3,416,413 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $464,932 | $314,733 | $3,227,009 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 25-1653165).
Questions about THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC is 25-1653165.
- Is THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC 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 THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC 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 THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tammy Schuey.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 36 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,160 (Ellen Scott, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE GOLDEN TORNADO SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $605,092, expenses of $306,891 and total assets of $4,315,821 at year end.
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