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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1595372

ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · GRANTS PASS, OR 97526

Financials

$1.1M$49K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,090,898$48,715$1,042,183$1,309,544$0$1,309,544
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,047,707
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$43,191
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,407
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$150
Program services (functional)
$33,993
Management and general (functional)
$14,722

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$231,622
Total assets, end of year
$1,309,544
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,309,544
Gross receipts
$1,265,261
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
OR

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cynthia HarelsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Damian CrowsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Dave MathenyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Greg PatchBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Heidi MorrisTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Lise VanBruntVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Martin ZottolaBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Megan BrownBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Michele NapierSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Michael DurrantBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Pam McNultyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Matt KnightBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
725 NE DEAN DR, GRANTS PASS, OR 97526-1649
In care of
% HEIDI MORRIS
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
725 NE Dean Dr, Grants Pass OR 97526
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Heidi Morris, 725 NE Dean, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Cynthia Harelson, PO Box 1537, Grants Pass OR 97528
Signed the 990
Heidi Morris, Treasurer
Phone
(541) 582-0581

Mission

The Foundation's sole mission is to raise sustainable funding for Academic Masters and to provide support in ensuring the Competition's future. Encourage educational excellence and achievement.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Competition features separate contests in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and Music. Each high school is represented by their top student in each field. The four continuing schools therefore each send five students (one per subject) to the final public event. Students compete in first a written exam at Rogue Community College and then in an oral performance before an audience. Finalists compete not only for the honor of winning but for cash prizes contributed by the community.
    Expenses $33,993
  • Support to local schools for participating in the program.
    grants $7,500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
42-1595372
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,309,544
Income (IRS master file)
$1,265,261

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,090,898$48,715$1,309,544IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Cynthia Harelson
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Cynthia Harelson
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Cynthia Harelson
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Heidi Morris
December 31, 2019≤ $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 42-1595372).

Questions about ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION is 42-1595372.
Is ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ACADEMIC MASTERS 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 ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION 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 ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION 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 ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Heidi Morris.
Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ACADEMIC MASTERS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,090,898, expenses of $48,715 and total assets of $1,309,544 at year end.

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