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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3978868

LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS

Tax-exempt · LAKE FOREST, IL 60045

Financials

$72K$66K2023$68K$76K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990-EZ$68,055$76,471-$8,416$123,397–$123,397
July 31, 2024990-EZ$71,811$66,174$5,637$131,813–$131,813
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$54,029
Membership dues
$17,935
Investment income
$3,360
Net income from fundraising events
-$7,269

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$37,401
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,546
Printing, publications and postage
$289
Other expenses
$34,235
Program services (functional)
$67,023

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$131,813
Total assets, end of year
$123,397
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$123,397
Cash, savings and investments
$123,397
Gross receipts
$75,324

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Julie Benda HelmsTreasurer2$0
Betsy MillerPresident10$0
Shawn GoreVice President2$0
Susan BoyleSecretary2$0
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Julie Benda HelmsTreasurer1$0
Kristen LeePresident10$0
Emily SavageVP of Communications2$0
Shannon EngellandRecording Secretary2$0
Amannda LambertiPrevious Treasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1285 N MCKINLEY RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1371
In care of
% JULIE C BENDA
Signed the 990-EZ
Julie Benda Helms, Treasurer
Phone
(312) 961-2230
Return prepared by
Eccezion

Mission

To provide financial aid and support for Lake Forest HS

990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Senior Service Awards - a program of 500 awards to seniors selected for their participation in school activities, community affairs and academic achievements.
    Expenses $5,000
  • In School Grants - a series of grants to Lake Forest High School to enrich the students experience not offered in the regular school programs.
    Expenses $32,401
  • Program service expenses
    Expenses $29,622

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS

Due December 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
36-3978868
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B94)
Assets (IRS master file)
$123,397
Income (IRS master file)
$75,324

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJuly 2025$68,055$76,471$123,397XML
990-EZJuly 2024$71,811$66,174$131,813XML
990-EZJuly 2023–––IRS
990-EZJuly 2022–––IRS
990-EZJuly 2021–––IRS
990-EZJuly 2019–––IRS
990-EZJuly 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 36-3978868).

Questions about LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS

What is the EIN of LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS is 36-3978868.
Is LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS 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 LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS 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 LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS & TEACHERS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,055, expenses of $76,471 and total assets of $123,397 at year end.

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