Nonprofit · EIN 36-3844402
NAPERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $893,305 | $898,644 | -$5,339 | $3,275,746 | $141,840 | $3,133,906 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $910,544 | $910,501 | $43 | $3,092,679 | $155,411 | $2,937,268 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $947,528 | $1,016,302 | -$68,774 | $2,793,116 | $134,847 | $2,658,269 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $833,117
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $86,006
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,352
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,818
- Other revenue
- -$25,818
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $646,455
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,882
- Other salaries and wages
- $45,625
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $127,507
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,341
- Program services (functional)
- $775,562
- Management and general (functional)
- $72,601
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50,481
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,092,679
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,275,746
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $141,840
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,133,906
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,703,393
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,362,532
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,771,374
- Gross receipts
- $1,560,031
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Goettsch | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $81,882 |
| Jenny Tank | Co Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Julie Beehler | Co Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Stephanie Hebron | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kelly Llewellyn | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Bramlette | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Bridges | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Buckingham | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Travis George | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Kunzer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Hawkes | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Torres Hawken | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica McHugh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Byanka McShane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Wandke | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Frauenheim | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Victoria Freier | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meena Banasiak | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Audrey Lane | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristin Porter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jackie Pajor | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Rechenmacher | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Goettsch | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $70,335 |
| Jenny Tank | Co Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Julie Beehler | Co Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Stephanie Hebron | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kelly Llewellyn | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Henderson | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Bramlette | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Bridges | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Buckingham | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Travis George | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Kunzer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Hawkes | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diana Torres | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica McHugh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda McMillian | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Frauenheim | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Orend | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Porter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Rechenmacher | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Kelly Ryan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Schnack | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Goettsch | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $66,535 |
| Kim Henderson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Julie Beehler | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stephanie Hebron | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jenny Tank | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kitty Ryan | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Rechenmacher | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Barger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Bridges | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dianne Torres Hawken | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Kelly Ryan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Hawkes | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Kozminski | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Llewellyn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Porter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lance Jansen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Dunn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Orend | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Neveen Michael | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Schnack | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Travis George | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 203 W HILLSIDE RD, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-6500
- In care of
- % JOHN D JAMES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Stephanie Hebron, 203 W Hillside Road, Naperville, IL 60540
- Signed the 990
- Stephanie Hebron, Board Chair
- Phone
- (630) 420-3086
- Website
- www.nef203.org
- Return prepared by
- Eifel Rambo Advisory Group Ltd
Mission
The Naperville Education Foundation seeks financial and other resources through fund raising and community partnerships to support program goals. It serves as a vehicle through which donors can fund projects, grants and scholarships in Naperville 203.
Program accomplishments
- Each year through various grant awards programs, NEF gives competitive grants to Naperville School District 203 schools that develop innovative projects which stimulate students' engagement and learning experience. Each of the Naperville 203 schools receives a School Appreciation grant to be used at the principal's discretion to positively impact students. Scholarships are awarded to qualified students in the Naperville School 203. Additionally, NEF serves as a vehicle through which donors can fund projects and grants for Naperville 203 Schools. Funds are also granted to remove barriers to learning for economically disadvantaged students'. These grants meet the unique needs of students.Expenses $491,957 · grants $362,850
- Scholarships awarded to qualified students in the Naperville School District 203 for educational related expenses associated with a college degree granting program.Expenses $135,977 · grants $135,977
- NEF provides funding to 21 schools for their Before and After school programs. These programs extend learning beyond the school bell while giving each school the flexibility to tailor a program to a school community's specific needs. Homework or math clubs, supervised study time, or FIRST LEGO League team experiences are just a few examples of Before and After School Programs that enrich student learning. Additionally, NEF provides financial support for educational entrepreneurship at both high schools through Business Incubator.Expenses $147,628 · grants $147,628
- Our Kid Booster Anonymous Fund is a lifesaver for a growing number of District 203 children and families. Kid Booster matches a student's specific and unique needs to particular opportunities and supports that enhance their educational, physical or socio-emotional growth. In all cases, we call on community agencies to partner with us so our support can go even further. Each case and student is unique, but in all instances, we help students with the basics they need to learn, or the boost they need to enrich their school experience.
- Other programs include Incubator and Emerging Needs.
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
- 36-3844402
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,275,746
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,560,031
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $893,305 | $898,644 | $3,275,746 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $910,544 | $910,501 | $3,092,679 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $947,528 | $1,016,302 | $2,793,116 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about NAPERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NAPERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NAPERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 36-3844402.
- Is NAPERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to NAPERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NAPERVILLE 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 NAPERVILLE EDUCATION 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 NAPERVILLE EDUCATION 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 NAPERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Stephanie Hebron.
- Who are the officers and directors of NAPERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,882 (Wendy Goettsch, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NAPERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $893,305, expenses of $898,644 and total assets of $3,275,746 at year end.
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