Nonprofit · EIN 41-1411046
EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $528,292 | $620,525 | -$92,233 | $1,665,024 | $27,584 | $1,637,440 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $540,329 | $673,836 | -$133,507 | $1,763,540 | $38,768 | $1,724,772 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $507,827 | $711,964 | -$204,137 | $1,873,182 | $46,735 | $1,826,447 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $393,981
- Program service revenue
- $55,495
- Investment income
- $78,816
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $267,832
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $213,408
- Other salaries and wages
- $62,290
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $327,252
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,425
- Travel
- $11,276
- Program services (functional)
- $505,967
- Management and general (functional)
- $114,558
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,763,540
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,665,024
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,584
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,637,440
- Publicly traded securities
- $952,361
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,635,040
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,400
- Gross receipts
- $528,292
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAYONNA KNUTSON | FOUNDATION D Officer | 40 | $0 | $139,465 | $47,648 |
| MONICA BYRON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE SPECHT 9124 - 63025 | FORMER PRESI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY FRIDGEN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA NELSON | FOUNDATION P Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN FIERECK | SECRETARY -T Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY ROWE 9124 - 63025 | SECRETARY -T Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT DEMPSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALARIE MCWILLIAMS JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRIAM CASTRO-FRANCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE UREVIG-GRILZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER RAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIAH TREMBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE SPARKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMILLE WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSANNE WESTEGAARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROEHL | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAYONNA KNUTSON | FOUNDATION D Officer | 40 | $0 | $133,549 | $63,398 |
| DENISE SPECHT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA NELSON | FOUNDATION P Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA BYRON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY ROWE | SECRETARY -T Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT DEMPSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALARIE MCWILLIAMS JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRIAM CASTRO-FRANCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE UREVIG-GRILZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER RAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN PARO-STROTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMILLE WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNE WESTEGAARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROEHL | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAYONNA KNUTSON | FOUNDATION D Officer | 40 | $0 | $135,107 | $38,028 |
| DENISE SPECHT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA NELSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA BYRON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY ROWE | SECRETARY -T Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY HESPEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALARIE MCWILLIAMS JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRIAM CASTRO-FRANCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE UREVIG-GRILZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER RAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT QUAMME | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN PARO-STROTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMILLE WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNE WESTEGAARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROEHL | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 41 SHERBURNE AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55103-2119
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MONICA BYRON, 41 SHERBURNE AVE, ST PAUL, MN 55103
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL ROEHL, CFO
- Phone
- (651) 227-9541
- Website
- EDMNFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HARRINGTON LANGER & ASSOCIATES
Mission
PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS INITIATED BY EDUCATION MINNESOTA MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES THAT PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR LEARNERS & EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS INITIATED BY EDUCATION MINNESOTA MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES THAT PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR LEARNERS & EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING.Expenses $505,967 · grants $267,832
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1411046
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,665,024
- Income (IRS master file)
- $528,292
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $528,292 | $620,525 | $1,665,024 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $540,329 | $673,836 | $1,763,540 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $507,827 | $711,964 | $1,873,182 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $457,325 | $506,416 | $2,086,661 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 41-1411046).
Questions about EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING
- What is the EIN of EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING is 41-1411046.
- Is EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING 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 EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MONICA BYRON.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $528,292, expenses of $620,525 and total assets of $1,665,024 at year end.
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