Nonprofit · EIN 46-1149306
FOUNDATION FOR EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM
Tax-exempt · BATON ROUGE, LA 70896
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $379,866 | $585,448 | -$205,582 | $688,938 | $90,064 | $598,874 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $723,407 | $500,655 | $222,752 | $882,866 | $78,410 | $804,456 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $377,228 | $298,883 | $78,345 | $628,862 | $47,158 | $581,704 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $320,479
- of which government grants
- $151,926
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $59,082
- Other revenue
- $305
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $143,766
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $143,766
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,050
- Occupancy
- $3,410
- Travel
- $4,982
- Program services (functional)
- $416,499
- Management and general (functional)
- $94,300
- Fundraising (functional)
- $74,649
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $882,866
- Total assets, end of year
- $688,938
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $90,064
- Net assets, end of year
- $598,874
- Publicly traded securities
- $539,674
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $255,625
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $343,249
- Gross receipts
- $379,866
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Upton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Padma Vatsavai | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robyn Merrick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Percle | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Heidi Wendt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Cargile | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Kay Carleton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Michelle Hardy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandy Michelet | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Firnberg Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Edward Firnberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stewart Spielman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Vatsavai | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robyn Merrick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Percle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Stephanie Cargile | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Kay Carleton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christina Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacey Emick-Howell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jamey Firnberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ted Firnberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tre' Nelson | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth O'Quinn | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Padma Vatsavai | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robyn Merrick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Percle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Tim Barfield | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Cargile | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Kay Carleton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christina Davis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacey Emick-Howell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jamey Firnberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ted Firnberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Olinde | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Walsh | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Tre' Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 66984, BATON ROUGE, LA 70896-6984
- In care of
- % KATHRYN KISSAM
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Lightfoot, Executive Director
- Website
- www.foundationebr.org
- Return prepared by
- DAIGREPONT & BRIAN A PROF ACCT CORP
Mission
The mission of the Foundation for East Baton Rouge School System is to sustain financial support to public schools within the EBRP School System. We focus on science, technology, engineering, arts & math initiatives.
Program accomplishments
- The Foundation invests in programs and activities that encourage integrated approaches to learning that guide students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and exemplary citizens. The Foundation seeks measurable gains in three critical areas: student achievement; community involvement; and the support of innovative and effective teaching.Expenses $416,499
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
- 46-1149306
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $688,938
- Income (IRS master file)
- $379,866
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $379,866 | $585,448 | $688,938 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $723,407 | $500,655 | $882,866 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $377,228 | $298,883 | $628,862 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $410,850 | $531,481 | $550,010 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 46-1149306).
Questions about FOUNDATION FOR EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM is 46-1149306.
- Is FOUNDATION FOR EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM 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 EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM 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 EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR EAST BATON ROUGE SCHOOL SYSTEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $379,866, expenses of $585,448 and total assets of $688,938 at year end.
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