Nonprofit · EIN 59-2756660
JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND INC
Tax-exempt · JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,507,316 | $3,070,576 | -$563,260 | $3,518,510 | $269,566 | $3,248,944 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,564,483 | $2,876,507 | -$312,024 | $3,665,015 | $26,276 | $3,638,739 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,363,178 | $2,485,217 | -$122,039 | $3,945,926 | $145,176 | $3,800,750 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,955,608
- of which government grants
- $313,614
- Program service revenue
- $395,151
- Investment income
- $145,569
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $42,905
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,775
- Other revenue
- $10,988
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $287,924
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $181,248
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,033,055
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,214,303
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $77,383
- Travel
- $38,751
- Depreciation
- $13,737
- Program services (functional)
- $2,255,566
- Management and general (functional)
- $550,684
- Fundraising (functional)
- $264,326
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,665,015
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,518,510
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $269,566
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,248,944
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,559
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,366,396
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,654,119
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $594,825
- Gross receipts
- $2,516,188
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHAEL TUTWILER FORTUNE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $166,286 | $25,812 |
| JACK ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA AMLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA COCHRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA DARBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DRUGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN HYDE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM INMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLEY JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY MEYER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA ORENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN TOWLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BUCK WILLIAMS | BOARD VICE CHAR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN WISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BERNIER | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE JOYCE | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VINCENT TAYLOR | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHAEL TUTWILER FORTUNE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $153,549 | $22,125 |
| KEVIN HYDE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLEY JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA ORENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BUCK WILLIAMS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HIRABAYASHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA AMLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DRUGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN TOWLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN WISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY WALTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA COCHRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA DARBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BERNIER | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRYL WILLIE | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GUSTAVO GUZMAN | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHAEL TUTWILER FORTUNE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $154,127 | $22,535 |
| KEVIN HYDE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLEY JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA OLIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA ORENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BUCK WILLIAMS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| POPPY CLEMENTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HIRABAYASHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA AMLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY DRUGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS ROWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN WISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY WALTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA COCHRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA DARBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN TOWLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA KRIZNAR | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY COKER | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40 E ADAMS ST STE 110, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202-3354
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RACHAEL TUTWILER FORTUNE, 40 E ADAMS ST STE 110, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
- Signed the 990
- RACHAEL TUTWILER FORTUNE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (904) 356-7757
- Website
- WWW.JAXPEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ABARE KRESGE & ASSOCIATES CPAS
Mission
JPEF ACTIVATES COMMUNITY SUPPORT, CONNECTS PARTNERS, AND ADVANCES EFFECTIVE IDEAS FOR THE SUCCESS OF ALLSTUDENTS.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP - SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS THROUGH THE TEACHER LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE, A YEAR -LONG PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING THAT BUILDS A NETWORK OF EXEMPLARY TEACHERS WHO ARE LEADERS IN IMPROVING SCHOOLS, STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND STRENGTHENING THE TEACHING PROFESSION. SUPPORTING DISTRICT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION THROUGH A PEER MENTORING PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS. CELEBRATING SCHOOL-LEVEL TEACHERS OF THE YEAR AT THE ANNUAL EDDY AWARDS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS.Expenses $1,105,443 · grants $243,921
- ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH - CONDUCT RESEARCH ON EDUCATIONAL BEST PRACTICES AND EVALUATE JPEF PROGRAMS. KEEP THE COMMUNITY INFORMED ON EDUCATION ISSUES THROUGH THE ADVOCACY CENTER ON JAXPEF.ORG, HOSTING ADVOCACY NIGHTS, PUBLISHING POLICY BRIEFS.Expenses $484,096
- WHOLE CHILD - SUPPORT STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/PROGRAMS WORKING WITH STUDENTS IN AREAS OF STUDENT RESILIENCY, COLLEGE- AND CAREER-READINESS, STEM OPPORTUNITIES, ETCExpenses $231,650 · grants $20,000
- PARENT LEADERSHIP - A 20-SESION PROGRAM THAT TRAINS A COHORT OF PARENTS IN CIVIC LEADERSHIP SO THAT THEY CAN BECOMECHANGE AGENTS ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.CAMPAIGN FOR GRADE LEVEL READING COORDINATE A COMMUNITY EFFORT TO IMPROVE THIRDGRADE READING SCORES OF STUDENTS IN DUVAL COUNTY.ADDITIONALLY, AS FISCAL AGENT, JPEF CONNECTS AND FACILITATES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM LOCALDONORS TO SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $434,377 · grants $24,003 · revenue $547,933
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
- 59-2756660
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,518,510
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,516,188
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,507,316 | $3,070,576 | $3,518,510 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,564,483 | $2,876,507 | $3,665,015 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,363,178 | $2,485,217 | $3,945,926 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,586,271 | $2,070,282 | $3,991,220 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 59-2756660).
Questions about JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND INC
- What is the EIN of JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND INC is 59-2756660.
- Is JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND 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 JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND 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 JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND 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 JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RACHAEL TUTWILER FORTUNE.
- Who are the officers and directors of JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,286 (RACHAEL TUTWILER FORTUNE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,507,316, expenses of $3,070,576 and total assets of $3,518,510 at year end.
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