Nonprofit · EIN 59-2320858
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC
Also known as EDUCATON FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34239
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,183,939 | $3,917,610 | -$733,671 | $11,405,743 | $5,260,751 | $6,144,992 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,780,412 | $3,385,916 | $1,394,496 | $12,030,085 | $5,371,650 | $6,658,435 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,177,753 | $2,896,289 | $281,464 | $5,469,942 | $458,504 | $5,011,438 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,653,765
- Program service revenue
- $226,116
- Investment income
- $240,342
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $102,363
- Net income from fundraising events
- $62,463
- Other revenue
- $63,716
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $699,927
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $230,018
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,298,198
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,770,944
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,331
- Occupancy
- $168,582
- Travel
- $4,796
- Depreciation
- $1,409
- Program services (functional)
- $2,973,682
- Management and general (functional)
- $702,763
- Fundraising (functional)
- $241,165
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,030,085
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,405,743
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,260,751
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,144,992
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,217,836
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,469,053
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,933,509
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,211,483
- Gross receipts
- $3,183,939
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 51
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER VIGNE | PRESIDENT & CEO Key employee | 40 | $214,426 | $8,862 |
| KARI JOHNSON | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIE LAPOVSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KRAUSE | FIRST VICE CHARIMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE BEVIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER INFANTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKA PERRY | STUDENT REP NON VOTING Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON NIELSEN | STUDENT REP NON VOTING Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA SAUNDERS | SECOND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BROCK H LEACH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY VAN DER BOGERT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID URSEL | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY CONNOR-SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHO | EXOFFICIO Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM ENOS-SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR SARA CN | EXOFFICIO Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM KOSKI | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WALTER MILLS | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY A RITCHEY | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JON F SWIFT | EMERITUS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER VIGNE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $173,061 | $6,938 |
| BETH DONOFRIO | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIE LAPOVSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KRAUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER KASTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER INFANTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIEL CORDERO ARRIECHE | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONA SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT HAYES | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BROCK H LEACH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE ROLLINGS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NELLE MILLER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA SAUNDERS | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY VAN DER BOGERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ES SWIHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI JOHNSON | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER VIGNE | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $171,011 | $5,921 |
| BETH DONOFRIO | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIE LAPOVSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE KRAUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER KASTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER INFANTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUBRIANNA HOBBS | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAROLINA PAULUS | STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONA SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT HAYES | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BROCK H LEACH | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE ROLLINGS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NELLE MILLER | CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA SAUNDERS | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY VAN DER BOGERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ES SWIHART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI JOHNSON | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2000 WEBBER ST STE 130, SARASOTA, FL 34239-5243
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER VIGNE, 1960 LANDINGS BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34231
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER VIGNE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (941) 927-0965
- Website
- WWW.EDFOUNDATIONSRQ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CAVANAUGH & CO LLP
Mission
TO ENHANCE THE POTENTIAL OF STUDENTS, PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, AND INSPIRE INNOVATION IN EDUCATION, GUIDED BY STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY.
Program accomplishments
- STUDENT PROGRAMS-FUTURE-READY STUDENTS:THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION DELIVERS A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF STUDENT SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENSURE MORE STUDENTS GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE PURPOSE AND CLEAR PLAN FOR LIFE AFTER GRADUATION. THROUGH ITS FUTURE-READY APPROACH, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES TIERED SERVICES BASED ON STUDENT NEED, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING, TARGETED INTERVENTIONS, AND UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO RESOURCES.CORE SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE ADVISING THROUGH STUDENT SUCCESS COACHES AND SCHOOL-BASED RESILIENCY COACHES, INTENSIVE SUPPORT THROUGH THE FUITURE-READY SCHOLARS PROGRAM, AND TARGETED INITIATIVES SUCH AS MENTORING AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE PERSISTENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES WORKSHOPS ON COLLEGE, CAREER, AND FINANCIAL AID READINESS; ACCESS TO SCHOLARSHIPS AND A COMMUNITY-WIDE SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE; AND REFERRALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS.THESE PROGRAMS COLLECTIVELY SUPPORT STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND AGENCY NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, CAREER TRAINING, MILITARY SERVICE, OR EMPLOYMENT.grants $287,984
- TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMS:THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INVESTS IN EDUCATORS TO STRENGTHEN CLASSROOM INNOVATION, TEACHER LEADERSHIP, AND OVERALL INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY. THROUGH COMPETITIVE TEACHER GRANTS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY $200,000 ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT CREATIVE AND IMPACTFUL CLASSROOM PROJECTS, WITH A FOCUS ON SERVING TITLE 1 SCHOOLS.ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS RECOGNIZE AND ELEVATE EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP, INCLUDING THE TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS AND EDUCATOR IMPACT FELLOWS PROGRAM. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS PROVIDE EDUCATORS WITH SPACE TO COLLABORATE, REFLECT AND GROW.TOGETHER THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT TEACHER RETENTION, INNOVATION, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICES THAT BENEFIT STUDENTS ACROSS SARASOTA COUNTY.grants $411,943
- COMMUNITY INITIATIVES-PLANIT SARASOTA AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS:THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE BACKBONE ORGANIZATION FOR PLANIT SARASOTA, THE COUNTY'S LOCAL COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK (LCAN), WHICH CONVENES MORE THAT 50 CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERS TO IMPROVE POSTSECONDARY ATTAINMENT. THE COLLABORATIVE WORKS TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO PURSUE AND COMPLETE EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A GOAL ALIGNED TO FLORIDA'S STATEWIDE ATTAINMENT TARGETS.KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDE FAFSA COMPLETION EVENTS, COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION EXPERIENCES, AND REGIONAL EFFORTS TO RE-ENGAGE STUDENTS WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT OF COLLEGE OR FAILED TO ENROLL AFTER ACCEPTANCE. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, THE FOUNDATION ADDRESSES SYSTEMIC BARRIERS AND ALIGNS COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO BETTER SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS.THESE INITIATIVES EXTEND THE FOUNDATION'S IMPACT BEYOND DIRECT SERVICES BY FOSTERING COORDINATED, COMMUNITY-WIDE SOLUTIONS AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE UNDERSERVED.
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
- 59-2320858
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B122)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,405,743
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,183,939
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,183,939 | $3,917,610 | $11,405,743 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,780,412 | $3,385,916 | $12,030,085 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,177,753 | $2,896,289 | $5,469,942 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,227,915 | $2,574,890 | $5,086,867 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 59-2320858).
Questions about EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC
- What is the EIN of EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC is 59-2320858.
- Is EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY 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 EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC 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 EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC 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 EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER VIGNE.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $214,426 (JENNIFER VIGNE, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO UNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,183,939, expenses of $3,917,610 and total assets of $11,405,743 at year end.
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