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Nonprofit · EIN 65-0219235

OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974

Financials

$605K$543K2023$1.4M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,400,727$1,205,778$194,949$524,804$600$524,204
December 31, 2023990$605,415$542,848$62,567$385,812$56,557$329,255
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,395,894
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,833
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,001,293
Other salaries and wages
$112,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$120,567
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$6,312
Travel
$4,951
Program services (functional)
$1,103,281
Management and general (functional)
$95,225
Fundraising (functional)
$7,272

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$385,812
Total assets, end of year
$524,804
Total liabilities, end of year
$600
Net assets, end of year
$524,204
Net assets without donor restrictions
$297,986
Net assets with donor restrictions
$226,218
Gross receipts
$1,400,727
Employees
2
Volunteers
8

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALAINA BARRONCEO
Officer
40$71,750
DR CHRISTINE BISHOPBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
EMMA BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RUSS BROWNVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
MARIA JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ILAN KAUFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KEN KENWORTHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KAYLEE KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KRESTA KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LESLIE LUNDYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
ANA RHODENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JEFF SABINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DR JOSEPH STANLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
NOEL STEPHENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
LINDA SYFRETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DYLAN TEDDERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JENNIFER TEWKSBURYMEMBER AT LA
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DENISE WHITEHEADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
EARL WOOTENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
PATRICK LAWSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR CHRISTINE BISHOPPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
EMMA BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
RUSS BROWNVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JUSTIN HAZELLIEFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARIA JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KEN KENWORTHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KRESTA KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LESLIE LUNDYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ANA RHODENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JEFF SABINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JOSEPH STANLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
NOEL STEPHENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
LINDA SYFRETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JENNIFER TEWKSBURYPARLIAMENTAR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DENISE WHITEHEADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
700 SW 2ND AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-5117
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ALAINA BARRON, 605 SW PARK STREET, SUITE 204, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Signed the 990
ALAINA BARRON, CEO
Phone
(863) 697-3471
Return prepared by
LEONARDO & COMPANY

Mission

THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF OKEECHOBEE STRENGTHENS STUDENT SUCCESS BY SUPPORTING TEACHERS, EXPANDING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL, COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND LIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • RESILIENCY THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF OKEECHOBEE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT BUILD STUDENT RESILIENCE, CAREER READINESS, AND INTEREST IN HIGH-NEED RESILIENCY BASED PROFESSIONS. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE OKEECHOBEE FIRE ACADEMY AND PUBLIC SAFETY PATHWAYS, WHICH INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO FIRE, EMS, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES THROUGH HANDS-ON TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, AND INSTRUCTION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES A RESILIENCY COACH WHO DELIVERS SKILLS-BASED LESSONS FOCUSED ON PROBLEM SOLVING, HEALTHY COPING STRATEGIES, AND GOAL SETTING. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS STREGTHEN STUDENT CONFIDENCE, EXPAND CAREER OPTIONS, AND PREPARE YOUTH FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH-DEMAND PUBLIC SAFETY FIELDS.
    Expenses $523,597
  • COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF OKEECHOBEE SUPPORTS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS BY PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH POSTSECONDARY PLANNING RESOURCES, INDUSTRY AND COLLEGE TOURS, FINANCIAL AID GUIDANCE, AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING. THESE ACTIVITIES HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND CAREER PATHWAYS, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND PREPARE FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS TO COLLEGE, CAREER TRAINING, OR THE WORKFORCE.
    Expenses $127,800
  • SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS SCHOLARSHIPS THAT PROVIDE FINACIAL ASSESTANCE FOR STUDENTS PURSUING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OR CAREER TRAINING. FUNDS SUPPORT TUITION, FEES, AND RELATED EXPENSES, HELPING STUDENTS ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES AND REDUCE FINACIAL BARRIERS TO CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION.
    Expenses $272,696
  • THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF OKEECHOBEE STRENGTHENS STUDENT SUCCESS BY SUPPORTING TEACHERS, EXPANDING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL, COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND LIFE
    Expenses $179,188

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
65-0219235
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
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B95Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$524,804
Income (IRS master file)
$1,400,727

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,400,727$1,205,778$524,804IRS
990December 2023$605,415$542,848$385,812XML
990December 2022$390,704$362,969$300,360IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 65-0219235).

Questions about OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is 65-0219235.
Is OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL 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 OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALAINA BARRON.
Who are the officers and directors of OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,750 (ALAINA BARRON, CEO).
How much revenue does OKEECHOBEE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,400,727, expenses of $1,205,778 and total assets of $524,804 at year end.

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