Nonprofit · EIN 48-1074433
KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · TOPEKA, KS 66612
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $112,458 | $83,180 | $29,278 | $883,227 | $0 | $883,227 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $76,682 | $77,952 | -$1,270 | $853,949 | $0 | $853,949 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $53,750
- Program service revenue
- $11,128
- Investment income
- $47,580
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $22,650
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $28,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,390
- Travel
- $11,000
- Program services (functional)
- $72,962
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,218
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $853,949
- Total assets, end of year
- $883,227
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $883,227
- Publicly traded securities
- $706,894
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $149,513
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $733,714
- Gross receipts
- $558,248
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Kassebaum-Baker | Honorary Chairwoman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jenifer Purvis | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Pete Maxon | Treasurer (Through 12/12/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jeanne Cohorst | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jeanne Hoferer | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Susan M Rippe | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Carol Strickland | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Deena Horst | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Randy D Watson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Blanche Parks | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Ken Ogdon | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lisa Stubbs | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Fulks | Treasurer (Effective 12/13/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Kassebaum-Baker | Honorary Chairwoman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jenifer Purvis | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Pete Maxon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jeanne Cohorst | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jeanne Hoferer | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Susan M Rippe | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Carol Strickland | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Deena Horst | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Randy D Watson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Blanche Parks | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Ken Ogdon | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lisa Stubbs | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 SW JACKSON ST RM 102, TOPEKA, KS 66612-1267
- In care of
- % NANCY LANDON KASSEBAUM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer Fulks, 900 SW Jackson St 102, Topeka, KS 666121212
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Fulks, Treasurer
- Phone
- (785) 296-6338
- Return prepared by
- Wendling Noe Nelson & Johnson LLC
Mission
The primary purpose of the Foundation is to provide financial support for charitable and educational purposes by making distributions and grants to elementary, secondary and post secondary students, teachers, professors, administrators and educators.
Program accomplishments
- Support the Kansas State Board of Education's "Kansas Teacher of the Year" awards program.Expenses $71,837 · grants $28,000 · revenue $11,128
- Support the Kansas State Board of Education's "Teacher of Promise" workshop.Expenses $1,125
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
- 48-1074433
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $883,227
- Income (IRS master file)
- $558,248
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $112,458 | $83,180 | $883,227 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $76,682 | $77,952 | $853,949 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $65,269 | $90,966 | $855,219 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 48-1074433).
Questions about KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION is 48-1074433.
- Is KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jennifer Fulks.
- Who are the officers and directors of KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $112,458, expenses of $83,180 and total assets of $883,227 at year end.
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