Nonprofit · EIN 45-3744821
FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $229,933 | $218,396 | $11,537 | $437,612 | $0 | $437,612 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $165,877 | $179,094 | -$13,217 | $426,075 | $0 | $426,075 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $256,777 | $255,193 | $1,584 | $462,102 | $0 | $462,102 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $212,975
- Program service revenue
- $16,958
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Travel
- $44,323
- Program services (functional)
- $216,886
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,510
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $426,075
- Total assets, end of year
- $437,612
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $437,612
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $437,612
- Gross receipts
- $229,933
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE MAKOSKY | CO-CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KEESHA PFEIFER | CO-CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON MCQUADE | CO-TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RICHARDS | CO-TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Makosky | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Keesha Pfeifer | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Allison McQuade | Co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Michael Richards | Co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA BARRETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATE MAKOSKY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KEESHA PFEIFER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1290 ARCADE ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-2069
- In care of
- % SHELLY A BROWN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATE MAKOSKY, 1290 ARCADE STREET, ST PAUL, MN 55106
- Signed the 990
- KATE MAKOSKY, CO-CHAIR
- Phone
- (651) 293-8675
- Return prepared by
- CUMMINGS KEEGAN & CO PLLP
Mission
FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, INC. (FSO) IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) COMMITTEE THAT SERVES AS THE PTO GROUP OF FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL THAT CONSISTS OF PARENTS, STAFF MEMBERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. FSO'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CHILDREN ATTENDING FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND IMPROVING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF ALL PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, STUDENTS, STAFF AND TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED.
Program accomplishments
- THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE, AND MATH FOR ALL STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY. THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, FIELD TRIPS, EXTENDED DAY FIELD TRIPS, SPACE DAY, EDUCATIONAL CAMPS, AEROSPACE/STEM FAMILY NIGHTS, AND GUEST AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERT SPEAKERS. GUESTS AND SPEAKERS SERVE AS ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS FOR STUDENTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM SERVICED AN ESTIMATED 3,500 PEOPLE.Expenses $175,833 · revenue $214,740
- THE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING PARTICIPATION, ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE, AND RECOGNIZE STUDENTS, STAFF, TEACHERS, AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE OPTIMAL ASSISTANCE TO RUN THESE PROGRAMS. SCHOOL WIDE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 4TH GRADE EAA OSHKOSH CAMP, 2ND/3RD GRADE OMAHA, NE, TRIP, JUNIOR HIGH WOLF RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING SCIENCE ENRICHMENT, FUNDRAISERS, FAMILY NIGHTS, 8TH GRADE CAPSTONE PROJECT, PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY, SCIENCE FAIRS, WINTER CARNIVAL, STAFF APPRECIATION, TRACK & FIELD DAY, CLASSROOM T-SHIRTS, AND WHERE EVERYONE BELONG (WEB)STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.Expenses $6,615
- THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY WITH FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE MAGNET SCHOOL. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCE THE FARNSWORTH IDENTITY, ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND INVOLVE KEY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: COMMUNITY FESTIVALS, FAMILY EVENTS AND NIGHTS, FUNDRAISERS, STAFF APPRECIATION, TRACK AND FIELD DAY, CLASSROOM T-SHIRTS.Expenses $34,438 · revenue $15,193
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3744821
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B94)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $437,612
- Income (IRS master file)
- $229,933
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $229,933 | $218,396 | $437,612 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $165,877 | $179,094 | $426,075 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $256,777 | $255,193 | $462,102 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $19,943 | $62,427 | $460,518 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | 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 45-3744821).
Questions about FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC
- What is the EIN of FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC is 45-3744821.
- Is FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION 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 FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names KATE MAKOSKY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $229,933, expenses of $218,396 and total assets of $437,612 at year end.
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