Nonprofit · EIN 45-1144651
BRAINATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78250
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $10,060 | $2,699 | $7,361 | $284,485 | $1,094 | $283,391 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $195,476 | $213,501 | -$18,025 | $276,073 | $43 | $276,030 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,074,821 | $1,053,353 | $21,468 | $335,355 | $41,300 | $294,055 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $7,949
- Investment income
- $2,111
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $545
- Depreciation
- $917
- Program services (functional)
- $2,160
- Management and general (functional)
- $539
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $276,073
- Total assets, end of year
- $284,485
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,094
- Net assets, end of year
- $283,391
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $161,193
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $170,082
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $113,309
- Gross receipts
- $10,060
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINE HURTADO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OTIS SCOTT JR | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR ALAN HOLDEN | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLEY MCCULLOCH | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR KENNETH WHITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $186,536 | $15,120 |
| SELENA JONES | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $98,354 | $1,128 |
| STEPHANIE WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINE HURTADO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| OTIS SCOTT JR | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ALAN HOLDEN | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY MCCULLOCH | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR KENNETH WHITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $177,207 | $19,859 |
| YMELDA Y Y'HERRERA | CFO (THRU 2/28/23) Officer | 1 | $0 | $126,710 | $181 |
| STEPHANIE WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINE HURTADO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| OTIS SCOTT JR | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ALAN HOLDEN | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY MCCULLOCH | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SELENA JONES | CFO (STARTING 2/21/23) Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10325 BANDERA RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78250-5647
- In care of
- % JOSIE ARREDONDO-HOLDEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER ROWER, 10325 BANDERA ROAD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78250
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER ROWER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (210) 499-0350
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
BRAINATION FOUNDATION HAS BEEN CREATED TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF BRAINATION, INC., A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Program accomplishments
- RAISING FUNDS TO BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT BRAINATION, INC. [74-2869255] WITH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF OF BRAINATION, INC. (COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL) AND WITH GRANTS FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES, SERVICE, AND CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT.Expenses $2,160 · revenue $7,949
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 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
- 45-1144651
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $284,485
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,060
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $10,060 | $2,699 | $284,485 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $195,476 | $213,501 | $276,073 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,074,821 | $1,053,353 | $335,355 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $7,589 | $14,386 | $272,977 | 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 45-1144651).
Questions about BRAINATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BRAINATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAINATION FOUNDATION is 45-1144651.
- Is BRAINATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to BRAINATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does BRAINATION FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of BRAINATION FOUNDATION 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 BRAINATION FOUNDATION 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 BRAINATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JENNIFER ROWER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRAINATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRAINATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,060, expenses of $2,699 and total assets of $284,485 at year end.
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