Nonprofit · EIN 52-1962712
SCORE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,168,810 | $2,005,141 | -$836,331 | $1,394,579 | $704,805 | $689,774 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,406,478 | $2,716,289 | -$309,811 | $2,914,381 | $1,467,461 | $1,446,920 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $2,185,505 | $1,867,226 | $318,279 | $2,418,031 | $916,891 | $1,501,140 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $989,815
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $43,314
- Other revenue
- $135,681
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $385,653
- Other salaries and wages
- $545,883
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,023,539
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,556
- Accounting fees
- $2,435
- Travel
- $12,926
- Program services (functional)
- $683,109
- Management and general (functional)
- $781,319
- Fundraising (functional)
- $540,713
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,914,381
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,394,579
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $704,805
- Net assets, end of year
- $689,774
- Publicly traded securities
- $901,447
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$402,848
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,092,622
- Gross unrelated business income
- $127,443
- Gross receipts
- $1,168,810
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Weston | CEO Officer | 0 | $111,901 | $228,684 | $30,531 |
| Rick Peluso | VP of Finance Officer | 9 | $0 | $267,596 | $28,669 |
| Elizabeth Sara | President Officer | 40 | $258,904 | $0 | $35,106 |
| Candice Stennett | VP of Marketing | 0 | $2,997 | $240,817 | $28,487 |
| Elizabeth Dougert | VR Ext Relations | 8 | $0 | $239,708 | $24,892 |
| Amanda Capozio | VR Technology | 0 | $1,591 | $237,881 | $24,814 |
| Kaleigh Williams | Director of HR | 3 | $0 | $118,389 | $30,583 |
| James Cohen | VP Corp Spons. | 40 | $115,239 | $0 | $26,501 |
| Ronald Cates | President Officer | 40 | $60,555 | $0 | $5,016 |
| John Mccloskey | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Christiansen | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Trevino | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Wood Leidt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michele Adelman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Malone | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Stearsman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Poland | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Patricia Loftus | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Alonzo Barber | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Strauss | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Elizabeth | President Officer | 40 | $280,377 | $0 | $37,048 |
| Peluso Rick | VP Finance Officer | 8 | $35,928 | $224,316 | $2,091 |
| Cohen James | VP Corp. Sponships | 40 | $129,169 | $0 | $58,583 |
| Harkins Scott | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christiansen Julie | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Trevino Judy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Murray Gale | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barber Alonzo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Iheme Nkechi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Manza Bob | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| McCloskey John | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Malone Megan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stearsman Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wood Beth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cates Ron | President Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peluso Rick | VP Finance Officer | 8 | $34,376 | $242,301 | $26,966 |
| Elizabeth Sara | President Officer | 40 | $258,605 | $0 | $33,780 |
| Pisano Jessica | Vice President | 40 | $183,598 | $0 | $6,836 |
| Barber Alonzo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christiansen Julie | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Harkins Scott | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nkechi Iheme | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| McCloskey John | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Murray Gale | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Malone Megan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Newcomb Joe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wood Beth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Loftus Patricia | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 712 H ST NE PMB 98848, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-3627
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Thomas Kim
- Signed the 990
- Candice Stennett, Acting Exec Director
- Phone
- (800) 634-0245
- Website
- www.scorefoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- WatsonRice LLP
Mission
The SCORE Foundation supports the SCORE Association in its mission to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
Program accomplishments
- Other: Miscellaneous support for education of SCORE clients, workshops or other SCORE activities to support small business.Expenses $215,023
- Educational Content: The SCORE Foundation supported educational content, tools and resources for the SCORE Association to help small business owners and startups succeed. This included business templates, e-guides, checklists, videos, and online workshops.Expenses $189,017
- Leadership Trainings: Providing leadership training for Chapter, District and Regional leaders in implementing the strategic and tactical objectives of the organization.Expenses $142,540
- Chapter Workshop: The SCORE Foundation supported the delivery of education by the chapters of the SCORE association. Chapters put on workshops, seminars, and webinars continually to help small businesses.Expenses $136,529
- Promotion and support of the SCORE programs marketing and social media support for all score programs aimed at increasing attendance and usage of SCOREs offerings.
- Roundtables and Pitch events
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1962712
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,394,579
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,168,810
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,168,810 | $2,005,141 | $1,394,579 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,406,478 | $2,716,289 | $2,914,381 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,185,505 | $1,867,226 | $2,418,031 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,575,027 | $2,314,439 | $1,818,439 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 52-1962712).
Questions about SCORE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SCORE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SCORE FOUNDATION is 52-1962712.
- Is SCORE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to SCORE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does SCORE 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 SCORE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SCORE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SCORE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Thomas Kim.
- Who are the officers and directors of SCORE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,901 (Bridget Weston, CEO).
- How much revenue does SCORE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,168,810, expenses of $2,005,141 and total assets of $1,394,579 at year end.
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