Nonprofit · EIN 26-3119513
PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · FOSTER, RI 02825
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $121,212 | $13,520 | $107,692 | $572,763 | $137,221 | $435,542 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $115,313 | $47,364 | $67,949 | $464,730 | $136,880 | $327,850 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $111,988 | $52,009 | $59,979 | $396,781 | $0 | $396,781 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $121,470
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,353
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$15,911
- Net income from gaming
- $300
- Other revenue
- -$15,611
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,109
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $12,973
- Management and general (functional)
- $547
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $464,730
- Total assets, end of year
- $572,763
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $137,221
- Net assets, end of year
- $435,542
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $435,542
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$15,911
- Gross receipts
- $137,418
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- RI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK BAKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BARNES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| LYNN M RICHARDSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DENNIS CHRETIEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| NANCY MENDIZABAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LORRAINE OCONNORS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SHARON ROTHBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM VANGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DIANNE MORRONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LORENZO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Baker | Co-Chairman | 0.5 | $0 |
| William Vangel | Co-Chairman | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lynn M Richardson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Chretien | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nancy Mendizabal | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lorraine O'Connors | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Barnes | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sharron Rothberg | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dianne Morrone | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Lorenzo | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Baker | Co-Chairman | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dennis Chretien | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lynn M Richardson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| William Vangel | Co-Chairman | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nancy Mendizabal | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Edward Servello | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Sharron Rothberg | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kenneth Villanova | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Villanova | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Lorenzo | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dianne Morrone | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Barnes | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lorraine O'Connors | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 8, FOSTER, RI 02825-0008
- In care of
- % LYNN RICHARDSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 169 Douglas Hook Road, Chepachet RI 02814
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Steven F Winsor, 169 Douglas Hook Road, Chepachet RI 02814
- Signed the 990
- LYNN RICHARDSON, Treasurer
- Return prepared by
- JACK BERTHERMAN CPA PC
Mission
The Foundation does 2 things: Award Scholarships to students attending college, Awarg grants to fund projects managed by Ponaganset High andMiddle school teachers for student benefits. These grants are to fund projects that normally would not fund through annual school budgets
Program accomplishments
- Scholarships awarded to high school seniors who will be attending college and scholarships to students who are currently attending college. Our scholarships are for 4 years at $4,000 per year. In 2023 we also awarded one scholarship at $500 per year for the first 2 years and $2,000 per year for the last 2 years. In 2025 we awarded a trade scholarship for a total one time award of $5,000. The 2025 breakdown for scholarship money paid as follows: 10 students for 2 semesters ($4K) $40,000; 1 student for 3 semesters ($6K) $6,000; 6 students for 1 semester($2K) $12,000; 1 student for 2 semesters(250.00)$500 and 1 semester ($1,000): 1 Student for a trade scholarship $5,000.Expenses $12,973
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3119513
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $572,763
- Income (IRS master file)
- $137,418
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $121,212 | $13,520 | $572,763 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $115,313 | $47,364 | $464,730 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $111,988 | $52,009 | $396,781 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Steven F Winsor | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 26-3119513).
Questions about PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 26-3119513.
- Is PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PONAGANSET 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 PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2013 names Steven F Winsor.
- Who are the officers and directors of PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PONAGANSET EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $121,212, expenses of $13,520 and total assets of $572,763 at year end.
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