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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0951614

TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC

Also known as FORT WAYNE CENTER FOR LEARNING

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46825

Financials

$316K$351K2023$319K$341K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$319,004$340,555-$21,551$130,647$29,366$101,281
June 30, 2024990$315,926$351,347-$35,421$139,297$17,527$121,770
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$125,744
Program service revenue
$194,536
Investment income
$3,169
Net income from fundraising events
-$4,800
Other revenue
-$4,445

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$208,293
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$262,648
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,000
Occupancy
$6,494
Depreciation
$599
Program services (functional)
$263,405
Management and general (functional)
$58,674
Fundraising (functional)
$18,476

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$139,297
Total assets, end of year
$130,647
Total liabilities, end of year
$29,366
Net assets, end of year
$101,281
Publicly traded securities
$57,976
Net assets without donor restrictions
$98,878
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,403
Gross receipts
$326,734
Employees
8
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
IN

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
LORI LEHMANEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$52,976$7,320
DANIEL BEIGHTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHERIE DITTOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
BILL GARDINERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
LINDSEY KELLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ANTHONY PETRASTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ASHLEY PLUNKETTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
RANDY WEDDLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ALICIA WIREMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHIL BARNESVP OF FINANC
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BILL GARDINERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MEGHAN SCHULTZSECRETARY
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CLARA ROTHENBUSHPRESIDENT
Officer
0.5$0
LOGAN STEVENSVP OF GOVERN
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2510 E DUPONT RD STE 203, FORT WAYNE, IN 46825-1602
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LORI LEHMAN, 2510 EAST DUPONT ROAD STE 203, FORT WAYNE, IN 46825
Signed the 990
LORI LEHMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(260) 469-3925
Return prepared by
CHRISTEN SOUERS LLC

Mission

FWCL HELPS CHILDREN DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE THROUGH THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CRITICAL LEARNING SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS AT AFFORDABLE FEES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND WORKS WITH LEARNING-CHALLENGED SCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS WITH A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSED AND UNDIAGNOSED LEARNING DIFFICULTIES. MANY STUDENTS HAVE MORE THAN ONE DIFFICULTY THAT IMPEDES THE LEARNING PROCESS. WE USE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE REASEARCH-BASED, BRAIN-BASED AND PROVEN TO WORK. WE ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC LEARNING CHALLENGE(S) FACING THAT INDIVIDUAL STUDENT. WE DO SO IN A POSITIVE, ONE-ON-ONE ENVIRONMENT. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD WANTS TO LEARN. WE BELIEVE THAT GIVEN THE RIGHT SET OF TOOLS, EVERY CHILD CAN LEARN.
    Expenses $263,405 · revenue $194,536

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
71-0951614
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$130,647
Income (IRS master file)
$326,734

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$319,004$340,555$130,647XML
990June 2024$315,926$351,347$139,297XML
990June 2023$310,832$363,798$181,206IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 71-0951614).

Questions about TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC

What is the EIN of TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC is 71-0951614.
Is TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TEACH OUR CHILDREN 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 TEACH OUR CHILDREN 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 TEACH OUR CHILDREN 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 TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LORI LEHMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,976 (LORI LEHMAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does TEACH OUR CHILDREN FUND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $319,004, expenses of $340,555 and total assets of $130,647 at year end.

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