Nonprofit · EIN 36-2917302
OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,056,516 | $2,394,283 | $1,662,233 | $23,838,484 | $192,322 | $23,646,162 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,855,520 | $1,821,673 | $1,033,847 | $21,640,408 | $409,587 | $21,230,821 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,052,975
- of which government grants
- $167,600
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,003,541
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $57,713
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,082,002
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $2,082,002
- Management and general (functional)
- $278,489
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,792
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,640,408
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,838,484
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $192,322
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,646,162
- Publicly traded securities
- $23,501,873
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,767,014
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,879,148
- Gross receipts
- $4,797,066
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JOIANNE SMITH | COLLEGE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $363,497 | $54,177 |
| MS KATHERINE SAWYER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $0 | $187,074 | $21,966 |
| MS JULIE FENTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR MURRAY SPRUNG | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR JEFF CONEY | VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR SCOTT HURWITZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOAN RICHARDS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MS PATTI ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR ALEX BORYSZEWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR SHANE CARLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR HANSY CHARLIER THRU 63025 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR CARL COSTANZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR HANK GALATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MS KATE GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR STEFAN JOHNSON THRU 82124 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS KATIE HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MS REGINA HOLLOWAY THRU 11424 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MS LINDA KORBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MS CATHERINE LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MS KATHY LICHTENSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MS AMY MOSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MS NATASHA RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MR JEFFREY RODRIGUEZ THRU 63025 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MR STEVE SALAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MR HOWARD SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MS NANCY SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOIANNE SMITH PHD COLLEGE PRESDIENT | DIR - EX OFFICIO Officer | 1 | $0 | $356,322 | $52,398 |
| KATHERINE SAWYER CFRE EXECUTIVE DIR | DIR-EX OFFICIO, CHIEF ADV. Officer | 20 | $0 | $181,222 | $20,467 |
| MURRAY SPRUNG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL COSTANZA | IMMED PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE FENTON | VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY SULLIVAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF CONEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX BORYSZEWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HANSY CHARLIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HANK GALATZ JD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HURWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA HOLLOWAY JD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY LICHTENSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MADISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN C RICHARDS EDD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA BANNATYLE RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SALAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD S SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY VEREMIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLA WOODFORD-PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI WREDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA KORBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1600 E GOLF ROAD 1640, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1234
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHERINE S SAWYER, 1600 E GOLF ROAD 1640, DES PLAINES, IL 600161234
- Signed the 990
- KATHERINE S SAWYER, CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
- Phone
- (847) 635-1893
- Website
- WWW.OAKTON.EDU/GIVING
- Return prepared by
- SIKICH LLC
Mission
TO ENABLE STUDENT SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION OVERSEES ALMOST 180 ACTIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISTRIBUTED 734 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO 669 INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS TO ASSIST SCHOLARS WHO FACE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO ACCESS, PERSISTANCE, AND SUCCESS IN COLLEGE. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE MADE BASED ON CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY DONORS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS, SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY, AND FINANCIAL NEED.Expenses $1,264,282 · grants $1,264,282
- GIFTS IN KIND OF EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE COLLEGE FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND THE COLLEGE'S MUSEUM.Expenses $382,797 · grants $382,797
- GRANTS TO OAKTON TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC INTITATIVES.Expenses $264,216 · grants $264,216
- EMERGENCY FUNDS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES WHO FACE UNEXPECTED HARDSHIP THAT MIGHT PREVENT THEM FROM CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, AWARDS FOR EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE RELATED TO EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICE.Expenses $26,046 · grants $26,046
- THE FOUNDATION EXTENDED 10 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT GRANTS TO FACULTY AND EMPLOYEES TO SEED INNOVATION AND FUEL STUDENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $84,203 · grants $84,203
- PROGRAM EXPENDITURES RELATED TO STUDENT DEBT RELIEF TO AID IN RETENTION AND COMPLETION AS WELL AS INVESTMENT IN OTHER ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUPPORT INITIATIVES.Expenses $60,458 · grants $60,458
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2917302
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B41I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,838,484
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,797,066
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,056,516 | $2,394,283 | $23,838,484 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,855,520 | $1,821,673 | $21,640,408 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,312,231 | $1,634,331 | $19,232,533 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 36-2917302).
Questions about OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is 36-2917302.
- Is OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL 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 OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL 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 OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHERINE S SAWYER.
- Who are the officers and directors of OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,056,516, expenses of $2,394,283 and total assets of $23,838,484 at year end.
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