Nonprofit · EIN 61-1107893
FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION
Also known as CO F S SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · FRANKLIN, KY 42135
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $258,305 | $158,036 | $100,269 | $1,411,070 | $2,633 | $1,408,437 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $204,130 | $201,305 | $2,825 | $1,270,045 | $2,480 | $1,267,565 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $160,068 | $266,402 | -$106,334 | $1,192,764 | $2,537 | $1,190,227 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,531
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $88,180
- Net income from fundraising events
- $53,652
- Net income from gaming
- $99,942
- Other revenue
- $153,594
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $113,579
- Benefits paid to members
- $200
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,560
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,960
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,592
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,550
- Program services (functional)
- $113,779
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,697
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,270,045
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,411,070
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,633
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,408,437
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,261,655
- Gross receipts
- $3,590,769
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL KELLY | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $4,560 |
| KARI HARRIS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DERFRA HOLT | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MYRA GREGORY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL KELLY | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $3,876 |
| KARI HARRIS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DERFRA HOLT | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MYRA GREGORY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARI HARRIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DEFRA HOLT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JILL HENDRICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 5 | $0 |
| MYRA GREGORY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY HARVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DICK SWITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SYLVIA GOODNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACY VAUGHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MISSY HARDISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE JERNIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 94, FRANKLIN, KY 42135-0094
- Signed the 990
- KARI HARRIS, President
- Phone
- (270) 784-4100
- Website
- FSEEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Clark CPA and Advisory Group PLLC
Mission
CREATE AND FOSTER A CLIMATE OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SIMPSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND FUNDING SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL
Program accomplishments
- FUNDING USED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, CLASSES, SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT FOR THE VARIOUS LEVELS OF EDUCATION AND TEACHER APPRECIATION IN EFFORTS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE TO THE SIMPSON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM AND STAFF. FUNDS WERE ALSO USED TO HONOR ALUMNI AND CURRENT GRADUATES WITH PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATION.Expenses $113,779
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1107893
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,411,070
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,590,769
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $258,305 | $158,036 | $1,411,070 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $204,130 | $201,305 | $1,270,045 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $160,068 | $266,402 | $1,192,764 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $193,856 | $196,312 | $1,183,372 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 61-1107893).
Questions about FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION is 61-1107893.
- Is FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE 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 FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE 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 FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,560 (JILL KELLY, Treasurer).
- How much revenue does FRANKLIN-SIMPSON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $258,305, expenses of $158,036 and total assets of $1,411,070 at year end.
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