Nonprofit · EIN 26-4028143
FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30307
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $199,221 | $185,130 | $14,091 | $416,335 | $14,843 | $401,492 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $182,409 | $141,776 | $40,633 | $390,748 | $3,347 | $387,401 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $155,327 | $218,892 | -$63,565 | $357,910 | $141 | $357,769 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $110,010
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,686
- Net income from fundraising events
- $77,214
- Other revenue
- $78,525
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $39,149
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $42,454
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,845
- Program services (functional)
- $185,130
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $390,748
- Total assets, end of year
- $416,335
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,843
- Net assets, end of year
- $401,492
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $401,492
- Gross receipts
- $237,146
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2008
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE HENWOOD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| MARY COOPER ADAMS | VICE-PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| SARAH POCIASK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| BERIT BJORKLUND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JAMES | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE UPTHEGROVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LEAH CADREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KHALIA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIANNA BAILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BARRY DUNHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNE ELZEMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMANDA REDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBIN ROLLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK PETRALIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BETH PETTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AARONLYN WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SIMONE WILLINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENDRA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RUTH HAAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAIRE HENWOOD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| MARY COOPER ADAMS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| SARAH POCIASK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| BERIT BJORKLUND TURNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JAMES | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIANNA BAILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BARRY DUNHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK PETRALIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BETH PETTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMANDA REDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBIN ROLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LYNN WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNE ELZEMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY CALLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIANA JACXSENS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LYNN WASHINGTON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BARRY DUNHAM | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARAH POCIASK | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIANNA BAILEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DOUG ROLLINS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| COURTNEY MAY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEVE LANGDON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SIMONE WILLINGHAM | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KENDRA THOMPSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SAMIRA MEENA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BERIT TURNER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| LAUREN ANDREWS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| CLAIRE HENWOOD | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE JAMES | President Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 157 HEATON PARK DR NE, ATLANTA, GA 30307-1317
- In care of
- % CATHY ZEDD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CLAIRE HENWOOD
- Signed the 990
- SARAH POCIASK, TREASURER
- Phone
- (404) 290-9737
- Website
- WWW.FERNBANKELEMENTARY.COM
- Return prepared by
- BURGE & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
FORMED IN 2009, THE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. IT CONTRIBUTES TO THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS OF FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BY RAISING AND MANAGING FUNDS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT AUGMENTS COUNTY RESOURCES, FILLING IN THE GAPS TO GIVE FERNBANK STUDENTS THE SPECIAL TOOLS THEY NEED FOR FURTHER SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- OUR GOAL AND MISSION AS THE PARENT-LED FERNBANK FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE THE TALENT, TOOLS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OVERALL WELL-BEING OF FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND REVIEWED FAMILY INPUT TO ENSURE OUR EFFORTS WERE CREATING THE MOST IMPACT FOR OUR TEACHERS AND CHILDREN. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO: -SUPPORT BUILDING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING SECOND AIR PURIFIERS FOR ALL CLASSROOMS, MAINTENANCE ACROSS THE PROPERTY, NEW SOCCER GOALS, AND THE INSTALLATION OF SHADE SAILS ON THE PLAYGROUND, A RESULT OF OUR FY20 FUNDRAISING GOALS. -PROVIDE DIRECT CLASSROOM SUPPORT AND STUDENT SUPPORT BY PROVIDING STIPENDS TO ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR APPROVED CLASSROOM EXPENSES. -PROVIDE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT.Expenses $185,130
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-4028143
- 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
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $416,335
- Income (IRS master file)
- $237,146
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $199,221 | $185,130 | $416,335 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $182,409 | $141,776 | $390,748 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $155,327 | $218,892 | $357,910 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $188,966 | $106,869 | $422,844 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | 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 26-4028143).
Questions about FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC is 26-4028143.
- Is FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names CLAIRE HENWOOD.
- Who are the officers and directors of FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $199,221, expenses of $185,130 and total assets of $416,335 at year end.
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