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Nonprofit · EIN 61-6037533

THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC

Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40299

Financials

$264K$85K2023$230K$100K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$230,179$99,828$130,351$2,446,832$24,315$2,422,517
June 30, 2024990$264,194$84,861$179,333$2,195,808$0$2,195,808
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$129,722
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$100,959
Net gain from sales of assets
$70,152
Net income from fundraising events
-$1,285
Other revenue
-$502

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$61,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$99,828

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,195,808
Total assets, end of year
$2,446,832
Total liabilities, end of year
$24,315
Net assets, end of year
$2,422,517
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,334,798
Net assets with donor restrictions
$87,719
Gross receipts
$592,377
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1961
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DARLENE ZIBARTCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$223,243$20,022
ROBIN G TEETERSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORI F DEARFIELDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
J ADAM HANCOCKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORI L ELAMCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHELBY N LEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN S BRIGHAMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES B STEVISONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT W PATTERSON JRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WHITNEY STITHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
DARLENE ZIBARTCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$216,682$18,726
ROBIN G TEETERSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
LORI F DEARFIELDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
J ADAM HANCOCKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LORI L ELAMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
SHELBY N LEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MELISSA C MATTOXTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JAMES B STEVISONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KEVIN J JOYNTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ELIZABETH Z WOODWARDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1735 ALLIANT AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40299-6326
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DARLENE ZIBART, 1735 ALLIANT AVENUE, LOUISVILLE, KY 402996326
Signed the 990
DARLENE ZIBART, CEO
Phone
(502) 266-5272
Return prepared by
JONES NALE & MATTINGLY PLC

Mission

THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION), FOUNDED IN 1961, IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE NUMBER OF COLLEGE DEGREES IN KENTUCKY, EXPANDING THE PIPELINE OF FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE BUSINESS MARKETPLACE, IMPROVING THE FINANCIAL LITERACY OF KENTUCKY'S YOUTH AND REVEALING TO STUDENTS THE BOUNDLESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OPEN TO THOSE WHO PURSUE AN ACCOUNTING DEGREE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A CPA FIRM AT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BIZTOWN IN LOUISVILLE AND IN LEXINGTON. JA BIZTOWN COMBINES IN-CLASS LEARNING WITH HANDS ON LEARNING AT BIZTOWN. THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE FOUNDATION, JA NOW INCLUDES A CPA IN EACH OF THE OTHER STORE FRONTS AT BIZTOWN. THESE EFFORTS EXPOSE APPROXIMATELY 28,000 5TH GRADERS EACH YEAR TO THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE PURSUING A DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED AFTER A COMPREHENSIVE APPLICATION PROCESS AND REVIEW. DURING THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 34 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A TOTAL OF $61,500. THE FOUNDATION CURRENTLY HAS 28 NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH REQUIRE A $50,000 PLEDGE. EXTENSIVE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE CPA FIRM AT BOTH THE LOUISVILLE AND LEXINGTON BIZTOWNS AND PROVIDE THE SCHOLARSHIPS. WE HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE OF THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FROM THE CPA COMMUNITY. THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE ALLOWED THE FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE PROGRAMS AT THE GRADE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEVEL. WE UNDERSTAND THAT EVERYONE INCLUDING PUBLIC PRACTICE FIRMS AND INDUSTRY ARE DEALING WITH THE ISSUE OF A SHORTAGE IN TALENT. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE A PIPELINE OF TALENTED CPAS. THE CONTINUED VIABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF MANY ORGANIZATONS IS DEPENDENT UPON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PIPELINE.
    Expenses $99,828 · grants $61,500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
61-6037533
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1965
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,446,832
Income (IRS master file)
$592,377

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$230,179$99,828$2,446,832IRS
990June 2024$264,194$84,861$2,195,808XML
990June 2023$119,856$88,493$1,906,157IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 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 61-6037533).

Questions about THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC

What is the EIN of THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC is 61-6037533.
Is THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
Are donations to THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS 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 THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS 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 THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS 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 THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DARLENE ZIBART.
Who are the officers and directors of THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $223,243 (DARLENE ZIBART, CEO).
How much revenue does THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF OF THE SOCIETY OF CPAS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $230,179, expenses of $99,828 and total assets of $2,446,832 at year end.

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