Nonprofit · EIN 27-2883558
DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77007
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $146,996 | $113,052 | $33,944 | $105,156 | $13 | $105,143 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $262,706 | $200,205 | $62,501 | $71,219 | $20 | $71,199 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $133,681 | $151,371 | -$17,690 | $8,698 | $0 | $8,698 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $68,967
- Net income from fundraising events
- $78,029
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $53,287
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,425
- Printing, publications and postage
- $119
- Other expenses
- $57,221
- Program services (functional)
- $82,450
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $71,219
- Total assets, end of year
- $105,156
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13
- Net assets, end of year
- $105,143
- Cash, savings and investments
- $103,656
- Gross receipts
- $179,579
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN MARKESICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER | 30 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JOE ROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BETH GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| APRIL WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA REHAL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN BEAVER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SVETLANA BOGUINSKAIA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN LEHRER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN MARKESICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| ALLISON ESENKOVA | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANNA HAVENS | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GIPSON | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOE ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN GRINBLATAS | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BETH GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| APRIL WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA REHAL | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN BEAVER | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN MARKESICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER | 30 | $0 |
| ANNA HAVENS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| DONALD ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON ESENKOVA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| SVETLANA BOGUINSKAIA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| FRANK SIMONTON III | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA ORTEGA HOGUE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| LISA R FORD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| TRAVIS SEEFRIED | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GIPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JOE ROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 747 N SHEPHERD DR STE 400, HOUSTON, TX 77007-1337
- In care of
- % CAROLYN MARKESICH
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CAROLYN MARKESICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (713) 680-0045
- Return prepared by
- FRIERSON SIMONTON & KUTAC PLLC
Mission
DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR FIGHTING OBESITY AS WELL AS TALENTED YOUNG ATHLETES WHO ARE FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED. DFF PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE-LEVEL GYMNASTICS. DFF WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE REALITY THAT TRADITIONAL FITNESS AND GYMNASTICS FACILITIES DO NOT EMPLOY THE NECESSARY TRAINERS REQUIRED TO TEACH CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES OR THOSE CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF FAILING ACADEMICALLY. DFF OFFERS SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR GYMNASIUM STAFF ON HOW TO UTILIZE TRAINING FACILITIES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO UNUSED DURING TRADITIONAL SCHOOL HOURS. DFF PLEDGES TO NURTURE POTENTIAL, PROMOTE DIGNITY, AND SUPPORT BOLD STEPS BY ALL, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES. SINCE INCEPTION, DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION HAS HELPED PROVIDE A TOTAL OF 1,433 CHILDREN WITH FITNESS CLASSES, INCLUDING 737 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- THE DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION PROVIDES GYMNASTICS TUITION AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO AREA YOUTH WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS. THIS YEAR OUR TUITION AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WERE ABLE TO BENEFIT AN ESTIMATED 180 CHILDREN IN 8 AFFILIATE GYMNASTICS GYMS.Expenses $52,590
- THE DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION HELD THE TEXAS CLASSIC GYMNASTICS INVITATIONAL AS ONE OF OUR MAIN EVENTS OF THE YEAR. THE GYMNASTICS MEET WAS HELD IN HOUSTON, TX ON JANUARY 24-26, AT DISCOVER GYMNASTICS. GYMNASTS FROM ALL OVER TEXAS AND SURROUNDING STATES, SUCH AS LOUISIANA AND OKLAHOMA, WERE IN ATTENDANCE. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 60 VOLUNTEERS, THE EVENT SERVED AN ESTIMATED 475 ATHLETES AND 1,000 ADULTS.Expenses $23,936
- AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE HAD SEVERAL PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2024, ANNUAL MEETING AND FUNDRAISER THAT RAISED $28,420. THE YEAR-END GIVING AND GIVING TUESDAY CAMPAIGNS RAISED $3,550 FOR THE FOUNDATION.Expenses $5,924
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2883558
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $105,156
- Income (IRS master file)
- $179,579
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $146,996 | $113,052 | $105,156 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $262,706 | $200,205 | $71,219 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $133,681 | $151,371 | $8,698 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 27-2883558).
Questions about DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION is 27-2883558.
- Is DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISCOVER FITNESS 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 DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DISCOVER FITNESS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $146,996, expenses of $113,052 and total assets of $105,156 at year end.
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