Nonprofit · EIN 47-1707909
CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $66,303 | $56,844 | $9,459 | $68,235 | $0 | $68,235 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $57,135 | $38,394 | $18,741 | $58,776 | $0 | $58,776 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,950
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $44,353
- Other revenue
- $1,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $55,788
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $1,056
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,776
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,235
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $68,235
- Cash, savings and investments
- $68,235
- Gross receipts
- $83,736
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Barksdale | President | 10 | $0 |
| Samantha Wild | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Anthony Kirchner | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Gary Grassia | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Holly Anderson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Brown | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Leon Fischer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Springsted | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Barksdale | President | 5 | $0 |
| Samantha Wild | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Anthony Kirchner | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Gary Grassia | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Holly Anderson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Brown | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Davies | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Leon Fischer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Springsted | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Eboney Cobb McCain | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Haney | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1900 CROWLEY PRIDE DR, FORT WORTH, TX 76036-8535
- In care of
- % BONNIE BARKSDALE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1900 Crowley Pride Drive, Fort Worth TX 76036
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Bonnie Barksdale, 1900 Crowley Pride Drive, Fort Worth TX 76036
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Samantha Wild, Treasurer
- Phone
- (817) 757-0371
- Website
- www.ctefforcisd.org
Mission
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was created to provide a source of funding to the educators and students of Crowley Independent School District (CISD) for projects and activities that go beyond the normal classroom experience. The Foundation consists of a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community and educational leaders. The Foundation will achieve its mission by supporting the following goals: * Encourage and motivate students to work at their highest potential * Support Educators for creative efforts * Recognize educators for exemplary teaching * Build strong community awareness for the Education Foundation * Inspire parents and community to participate with the school district in enriching education.
Program accomplishments
- Battle of the Books - Literacy program that encourages reading in grades 3rd-8th. It promotes reading, collaboration and discussions of book selections in order to win a trophy.grants $7,615
- Scholarship for Hayden Sharp attending UT Arlington.grants $500
- Learn to Love to Read Project is a grant to enhance literacy through an enjoyable student choice reading experience and to create a reading culture on CISD campuses that increases student engagement with reading and builds lasting reading habits. To create awareness of the Learn to Love to Read initiative and to create excitement around literacy, CTEF purchased $25,000 of Scholastic books to give for free to all students attending various District events, such as PreK Saturday registration and campus STEM programs. CTEF also provided 5 CISD after-school programs with free library bundles. CTEF gifted two elementary PreK-5 campuses with an Inchy Book Vending Machine. Each campus created criteria for students to receive a gold coin to use in the vending machine. The novelty of visiting the vending machine is combined with a free book of their choice that they can keep. CTEF has committed to stocking the machines for the 2025-2026 school year.grants $37,674
- CISD Branding and Marketing is a grant given to CISD to enhance their branding and marketing for their schools, educators and students.grants $10,000
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1707909
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,235
- Income (IRS master file)
- $83,736
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $66,303 | $56,844 | $68,235 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $57,135 | $38,394 | $58,776 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Bonnie Barksdale | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Bonnie Barksdale | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Bonnie Barksdale | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-1707909).
Questions about CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 47-1707909.
- Is CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Bonnie Barksdale.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHISHOLM TRAIL EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $66,303, expenses of $56,844 and total assets of $68,235 at year end.
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