Nonprofit · EIN 39-1610700
LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · LA CROSSE, WI 54602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $679,196 | $428,577 | $250,619 | $2,576,095 | $9,200 | $2,566,895 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $368,035 | $290,320 | $77,715 | $2,333,425 | $2,780 | $2,330,645 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $454,116
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $222,921
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $111,857
- Other revenue
- $2,159
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $286,900
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $79,426
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,810
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $107,619
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,624
- Travel
- $2,281
- Program services (functional)
- $327,114
- Management and general (functional)
- $71,758
- Fundraising (functional)
- $29,705
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,333,425
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,576,095
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,200
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,566,895
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,246,624
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $603,313
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,963,582
- Gross receipts
- $1,896,175
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NELL SAUNDERS-SCOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,426 |
| BLAKE BARNES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE BERKEDAL | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACIE BOSCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY BREKKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BRUMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET DIHLMANN-MALZER | HONORARY DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON ENGEL | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA ERDENBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BYRON HOLZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA HUBER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DUSTIN HUNDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA KLEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| XENG LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI ODEGAARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM THOMPSON | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA WESTPHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM KENDLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NELL SAUNDERS-SCOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $76,280 |
| TRACIE BOSCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BRUMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET DIHLMANN-MALZER | HONORARY DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA ERDENBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BYRON HOLZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM KENDLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA KLEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| XENG LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI ODEGAARD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM THOMPSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHIE TYSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA WESTPHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE BERKEDAL | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY BREKKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON ENGEL | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA HUBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1811, LA CROSSE, WI 54602-1811
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEIDI ODEGAARD, PO BOX 1811, LA CROSSE, WI 54602
- Signed the 990
- HEIDI ODEGAARD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (608) 787-0226
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON BLOCK & CO INC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE AND TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- LPEF GRANTS - SUPPORTING STATE OF THE ART INSTRUCTION AND CREATIVITY THROUGH GRANTS FOR PILOT PROJECTS.Expenses $278,720 · grants $286,900
- RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS - OVERCOMING ROAD BLOCKS TO STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SUCH AS THE PURCHASE OF EYE GLASSES, FIELD TRIP FEES, AND GRADUATION CAPS AND GOWNS FOR STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILIES STRUGGLE FINANCIALLY.Expenses $48,394
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1610700
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,576,095
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,896,175
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $679,196 | $428,577 | $2,576,095 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $368,035 | $290,320 | $2,333,425 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $302,462 | $343,426 | $2,131,050 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 39-1610700).
Questions about LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC is 39-1610700.
- Is LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION 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 LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HEIDI ODEGAARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,426 (NELL SAUNDERS-SCOTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LA CROSSE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $679,196, expenses of $428,577 and total assets of $2,576,095 at year end.
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