Nonprofit · EIN 43-1771385
FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,382,514 | $1,684,936 | -$302,422 | $1,667,871 | $51,321 | $1,616,550 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,303,583 | $1,431,186 | -$127,603 | $1,945,379 | $78,501 | $1,866,878 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,297,196 | $1,234,203 | $1,062,993 | $1,963,761 | $28,416 | $1,935,345 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,130,422
- Program service revenue
- $131,401
- Investment income
- $59,054
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,129
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$67,186
- Net income from gaming
- $131,453
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,630
- Other revenue
- $61,637
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,089,521
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $120,678
- Other salaries and wages
- $201,040
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $361,038
- Professional fundraising fees
- $15,850
- Legal fees
- $4,895
- Accounting fees
- $25,278
- Travel
- $4,936
- Depreciation
- $8,620
- Program services (functional)
- $1,268,600
- Management and general (functional)
- $257,891
- Fundraising (functional)
- $158,445
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,945,379
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,667,871
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $51,321
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,616,550
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,868
- Publicly traded securities
- $615,955
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $811,469
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $805,081
- Gross receipts
- $1,782,429
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 220
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Hire | Executive Director (6/2024-2/2025) Officer | 40 | $88,613 |
| Erin Neuburger | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Still | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| Gretchen Vosburgh | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Brian Madden | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 |
| Karl Barron | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Katheigh Degen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Chris Gaughan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Buffy Gunter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Maribeth Joyce | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Sally Kammerer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Marie Kissick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Dr Karen Kroh | Board Member - Ex Officio Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Mary Madden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Mark Rieger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Root | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Jenny Stasi | Vice President Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Sean Switzer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Mark Ungashick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Peggy Van Dyke | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Ryan Van Dyke | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Maureen Whittaker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Molly Fisher | Executive Director (1/2025-6/2025) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Hire | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $91,144 |
| Erin Neuburger | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jenny Stasi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 |
| Gretchen Vosburgh | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Brian Madden | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katheigh Degen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Chris Gaughan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Buffy Gunter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Jessica James | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| John Joyce | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Sally Kammerer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Marie Kissick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Francie Knackendoffel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Dr Karen Kroh | Board Member - Ex Officio Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Mary Madden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Mark Rieger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Courtney Root | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Jim Still | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Sean Switzer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Ryan Underwood | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Mark Ungashick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Peggy Van Dyke | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
| Ryan Van Dyke | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Hire | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $93,790 |
| Erin Neuburger | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jenny Stasi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 |
| Gretchen Vosburgh | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| John Joyce | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katheigh Degen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd DeMint | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Gaughan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Buffy Gunter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marie Kissick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Francie Knackendoffel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Kroh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Madden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Madden | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Clare McClaren | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Parrish | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Rieger | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney Root | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Still | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Stuckey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sean Switzer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Underwood | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Ungashick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peggy Van Dyke | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Kammerer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20 W 9TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105-1704
- In care of
- % MAURA NULTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jim Still, 20 W 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
- Signed the 990
- Jim Still, President
- Phone
- (816) 226-8698
- Website
- firefoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Support Kansas City Inc
Mission
To champion the inclusion of students with disabilities in Catholic schools by providing educational resources, fundraising and promoting a culture of belonging.
Program accomplishments
- For the 2024-25 academic year, FIRE provided financial grants to 15 Catholic schools, located within the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph totaling over $735,000 so that children with special needs can be educated alongside peers, in their home parish schools or Diocesan high school. These grants assist with the costs of salaries for special education teachers, para-educators as well as resources, technology, and professional development for educators.Expenses $863,401 · grants $747,000
- FIRE continued providing Speech-Language Therapy services at partner schools. During 2024-25, 9 schools received speech and language services, and 8 schools received occupational therapy services. Students at these schools were able to receive school-based therapy services rather than leaving the school to receive services elsewhere. Evaluations from educators and families were highly favorable.Expenses $121,323 · grants $103,415
- FIRE Foundation continued its role as an advocate for inclusive Catholic education by lending expertise to other school communities endeavoring to welcome students with special needs. FIRE Foundation continued to work with individuals and groups across the country, sharing our model of inclusion support and advocacy. FIRE is now guiding the development and growth of the following affiliates: FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa FIRE Foundation of New Hampshire FIRE Foundation of Central Illinois FIRE Foundation of Dallas FIRE Foundation of NE Florida FIRE Foundation of Northern Kentucky FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa FIRE Foundation of Milwaukee and FIRE Foundation of Denver FIRE Foundation of Wichita FIRE Foundation of SacramentoExpenses $257,014 · grants $239,106 · revenue $27,000
- FIRE held its Biannual Inclusion in Action Conference which is designed for Catholic school professionals and community members who desire to welcome and support children and students with disabilities and learning differences, for those considering inclusive education opportunities in their school for the very first time or for those seeking new information to strengthen and expand an existing inclusion program. This conference provides valuable information to teachers, administrators, parents, and community members interested in inclusion.Expenses $26,862 · revenue $104,401
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1771385
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,667,871
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,782,429
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,382,514 | $1,684,936 | $1,667,871 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,303,583 | $1,431,186 | $1,945,379 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,297,196 | $1,234,203 | $1,963,761 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,156,613 | $1,046,238 | $780,483 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 43-1771385).
Questions about FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC is 43-1771385.
- Is FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 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 FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jim Still.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,613 (Lynn Hire, Executive Director (6/2024-2/2025)).
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,382,514, expenses of $1,684,936 and total assets of $1,667,871 at year end.
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