CUES FUND

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2207 WIRT ST, OMAHA, NE 68110-2055

In care of

% MARZIA PUCCIONI SHIELDS

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

MARZIA SHIELDS, 2207 WIRT ST, OMAHA, NE 68110

Signed the 990

MARZIA SHIELDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(402) 451-5755

Website

WWW.CUESSCHOOLS.ORG

Return prepared by

LUTZ AND COMPANY PC

Mission

THE CUES FUND SECURES FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS TO FULLY FUND THE CUES SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE SCHOOL SYSTEM PROVIDES CENTRALIZED LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE TO THREE URBAN GRADE SCHOOLS: SACRED HEART, ALL SAINTS AND HOLY NAME. THE CUES FUND IS A NON-RELIGIOUS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OVERSEEN BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Program accomplishments

• HOLY NAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1917 AND IS LOCATED AT 2909 FONTENELLE BLVD., OMAHA, NE. IN 24-25, ENROLLMENT WAS 302 WITH AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 16. 100%, OF THESE FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE AND FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH. CUES IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN. THE ENROLLMENT POLICY IS OPEN, BEING CATHOLIC IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. IN FACT, ONLY 31% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE CATHOLIC. THE STUDENT POPULATION IS DIVERSE WITH 54% BLACK, 25% LATINO, 13% ASIAN, 8% WHITE, AND 1% INDIGENOUS AMERICAN/ALASKAN NATIVE. CUES SCHOOLS SYSTEM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO IMPROVE EACH FAMILY'S CIRCUMSTANCES AND POSITIVELY AFFECT HOME LIFE FOR STUDENTS. CUES PARTNERSHIPS SUPPLY FAMILIES WITH NEEDED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD, MEDICAL AND DENTAL, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM INCLUDE STEAM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH A MAJORITY OF THESE STUDENTS ATTENDING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
  Expenses $2,260,177 · grants $2,260,177
• SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1904 AND IS LOCATED AT 2205 BINNEY STREET, OMAHA, NE. IN 24-25, ENROLLMENT WAS 129 WITH AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 16. 100%, OF THESE FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE AND FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH. CUES IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN. THE ENROLLMENT POLICY IS OPEN, BEING CATHOLIC IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. IN FACT, ONLY 31% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE CATHOLIC. THE STUDENT POPULATION IS DIVERSE WITH 88% BLACK, 6% LATINO, 2% ASIAN, 2% INDIGENOUS AMERICAN/ALASKAN NATIVE, AND 2% ARE WHITE. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF PROVIDING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED. CUES SCHOOLS SYSTEM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO IMPROVE EACH FAMILY'S CIRCUMSTANCES AND POSITIVELY AFFECT HOME LIFE FOR STUDENTS. CUES PARTNERSHIPS SUPPLY FAMILIES WITH NEEDED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD, MEDICAL AND DENTAL, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM INCLUDE STEAM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH A MAJORITY OF THESE STUDENTS ATTENDING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
  Expenses $1,641,922 · grants $1,641,922
• ALL SAINTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED IN 1955 AND IS LOCATED AT 1335 S. 10TH STREET, OMAHA, NE. IN 24-25, ENROLLMENT WAS 166 WITH AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 16. 100%, OF THESE FAMILIES QUALIFY FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE AND FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH. CUES IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN. THE ENROLLMENT POLICY IS OPEN, BEING CATHOLIC IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. IN FACT, ONLY 31% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE CATHOLIC. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ENROLL! THE STUDENT POPULATION IS DIVERSE WITH 50% LATINO, 37% BLACK, 11% WHITE, 2% ASIAN, AND 1% INDIGENOUS AMERICAN/ALASKAN NATIVE. CUES SCHOOLS SYSTEM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO IMPROVE EACH FAMILY'S CIRCUMSTANCES AND POSITIVELY AFFECT HOME LIFE FOR STUDENTS. CUES PARTNERSHIPS SUPPLY FAMILIES WITH NEEDED ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD, MEDICAL AND DENTAL, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM INCLUDE STEAM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH A MAJORITY OF THESE STUDENTS ATTENDING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
  Expenses $1,345,406 · grants $1,345,406
• OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT.
  Expenses $2,029,508 · grants $1,079,160 · revenue $12,916

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Not required (religious organization). Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

47-0818922

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

2014

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Not required (religious organization)

Category (NTEE)

Religion-related (X22)

Assets (IRS master file)

$7,241,222

Income (IRS master file)

$7,102,760

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked

November 15, 2010

Posted by the IRS

May 12, 2014

Reinstated

Effective October 15, 2012

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

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 47-0818922).

Questions about CUES FUND

What is the EIN of CUES FUND?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CUES FUND is 47-0818922.

Is CUES FUND tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2012.

Are donations to CUES FUND tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CUES FUND file?

Form Not required (religious organization).

When is the next return of CUES FUND 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 CUES FUND 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 CUES FUND?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARZIA SHIELDS.

Who are the officers and directors of CUES FUND?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,210 (CYNTHIA HORNING, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER).

How much revenue does CUES FUND have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,910,343, expenses of $7,540,655 and total assets of $7,241,222 at year end.

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