Nonprofit · EIN 41-1628288
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $30,319 | $26,719 | $3,600 | $88,266 | $0 | $88,266 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $25,285 | $23,106 | $2,179 | $84,666 | $0 | $84,666 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $28,998 | $18,268 | $10,730 | $82,487 | $0 | $82,487 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $28,227
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $892
- Other revenue
- $1,200
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $24,958
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,200
- Other expenses
- $561
- Program services (functional)
- $24,958
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $84,666
- Total assets, end of year
- $88,266
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $88,266
- Cash, savings and investments
- $88,266
- Gross receipts
- $30,319
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Amundson | President | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Kiscaden | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Doschadis | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Matt Logelin | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Melissa Amundsen | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Ron Menaker | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Lynch | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Amanda Saugen | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Tavanna Porter | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Logelin | President | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Kiscaden | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Doschadis | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Melissa Amundsen | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Amanda Saugen | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Ron Menaker | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Lynch | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Adam Copeland | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Tavanna Porter | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Logelin | President | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Kiscaden | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Terri Littlejohn | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Melissa Amundsen | Committe Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Virginia Amundson | Committee Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Julie Doschadis | Committee Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Kevin Lynch | Committee Chair | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 8TH ST NW, ROCHESTER, MN 55901-6820
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 201 8TH STREET NW, ROCHESTER MN 55901
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- MELISSA AMUNDSEN, 201 8TH STREET NW, ROCHESTER MN 55901
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Richard Kiscaden, Treasurer
- Phone
- (507) 722-1017
- Website
- WWW.535FOUNDATION.ORG
Mission
Provide grants to Rochester Public School system staff for innovative enhancements and assist graduating students with scholarships.
Program accomplishments
- The foundation provides grants to teachers in the Rochester Public School system to enrich the students education. In 2025 14 grants were awarded that involved over 7000 students at the K-5 level and over 1000 at the secondary level. 300 staff members in the school system participated in delivering the programs.Expenses $22,958 · grants $22,958
- 2 STRIVE scholarships to graduating high school students for college. The STRIVE program is a program that pairs high school seniors facing academic challenges with adult mentors to provide support, encouragement, and guidance on post-secondary planning. The program recommends students for scholarships that are given by Rochester Public School Foundation.Expenses $1,000 · grants $1,000
- 2 scholarships for post secondary training from Rochester's Alternative Learning Schools. The Rochester Alternative Learning Schools operate under the mission of Rochester Public Schools to equip students with the knowledge, independence, and resilience to pursue a fulfilling path. Students are recommended for scholarships by the Rochester Alternative Learning Center.Expenses $1,000 · grants $1,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1628288
- 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-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $88,266
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,319
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $30,319 | $26,719 | $88,266 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $25,285 | $23,106 | $84,666 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $28,998 | $18,268 | $82,487 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: MELISSA AMUNDSEN | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 41-1628288).
Questions about ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION is 41-1628288.
- Is ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2017 names MELISSA AMUNDSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,319, expenses of $26,719 and total assets of $88,266 at year end.
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