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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0693924

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, NE 68601

Financials

$1.6M$1.3M2023$1.2M$967K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,192,839$967,094$225,745$3,624,065$48,920$3,575,145
December 31, 2023990$1,645,039$1,268,330$376,709$3,292,082$28,899$3,263,183
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$454,912
Program service revenue
$448,677
Investment income
$108,269
Net income from fundraising events
$159,438
Other revenue
$180,981

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$314,328
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,590
Program services (functional)
$853,524
Management and general (functional)
$71,964
Fundraising (functional)
$41,606

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,292,082
Total assets, end of year
$3,624,065
Total liabilities, end of year
$48,920
Net assets, end of year
$3,575,145
Publicly traded securities
$1,172,099
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,575,145
Gross receipts
$1,192,839
Employees
0
Volunteers
500

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
NICOLE ANDERSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
BRIAN CHRISTENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ROBERT MARKHAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KARINA PEREZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
STEVE ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
AMY BLASERSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
PAIGE NORTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DOUG MOLCZYKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CANDACE BECHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MORGAN KAPELSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DR CHIP KAYEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
–$0
RALPH CASTNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BOB IRBYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JULI THELENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NICOLE ANDERSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
20$0
BRIAN CHRISTENSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT MARKHAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KARIN RIEGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AMY BLASERSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TOBY GOCDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE JEFFRYESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CANDACE BECHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MORGAN KAPELSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR TROY LOEFFELHOLZEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
RALPH CASTNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB IRBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JULI THELENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2410 16TH STREET SUITE D, COLUMBUS, NE 68601-4518
In care of
% JESSICA KUEHLER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT MARKHAM, PO BOX 947, COLUMBUS, NE 68601
Signed the 990
ROBERT MARKHAM, PRESIDENT
Phone
(402) 563-7000
Return prepared by
SCHUMACHER SMEJKAL & ELM PC

Mission

THE ROLE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE THE STUDENTS OF COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH AS MANY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AS POSSIBLE BY FILLING GAPS CREATED IN THE REGULAR SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET FROM FUNDING SHORTFALLS OR REGULATORY CONTRAINTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATIONAL AID PROVIDED TO GRADUATES, STUDENTS, & STAFF OF COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    Expenses $565,508 · grants $45,629 · revenue $448,677
  • DONATIONS TO COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    Expenses $268,699 · grants $268,699
  • INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION FEES PAID TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS
    Expenses $19,317

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-0693924
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,624,065
Income (IRS master file)
$1,192,839

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,192,839$967,094$3,624,065XML
990December 2023$1,645,039$1,268,330$3,292,082XML
990December 2022$729,358$370,034$2,857,273IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 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 47-0693924).

Questions about SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC is 47-0693924.
Is SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT MARKHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,192,839, expenses of $967,094 and total assets of $3,624,065 at year end.

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