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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2128239

W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BELLAIRE, TX 77401

Financials

$6M$7.8M2023$8.3M$8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$8,286,027$8,024,216$261,811$13,317,921$1,119,478$12,198,443
December 31, 2023990$5,989,577$7,842,926-$1,853,349$12,254,489$995,802$11,258,687
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,410,153
Program service revenue
$5,441,516
Investment income
$472,065
Net gain from sales of assets
$198,066
Net income from fundraising events
-$37,707
Other revenue
-$37,707

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$55,448
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$690,484
Other salaries and wages
$3,829,970
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,466,137
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$34,200
Occupancy
$154,173
Travel
$134,444
Depreciation
$120,122
Program services (functional)
$6,012,897
Management and general (functional)
$1,299,532
Fundraising (functional)
$711,787

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,254,489
Total assets, end of year
$13,317,921
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,119,478
Net assets, end of year
$12,198,443
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,145,597
Publicly traded securities
$10,814,200
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,944,634
Net assets with donor restrictions
$9,253,809
Gross receipts
$8,553,333
Employees
93
Volunteers
96
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
TX

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Tracy White WeedenPresident & CEO
Officer
40$258,582$27,864
Sairam PathiChief Financial Officer
Officer
40$207,032$24,200
Sam McCollumVP of Literacy Initiatives
Highest-paid employee
40$151,106$13,237
Mary Catherine ScottChief Academic Officer
Officer
40$151,350$1,444
Catherine FisherAssociate VP of Literacy Initiatives
Highest-paid employee
40$125,546$19,344
Katherine WisianVP of Advancement
Highest-paid employee
40$114,181$19,998
Holli HintonVP of Certifications
Highest-paid employee
40$101,725$12,071
Lauren AmaniVP of Finance & Operations
Highest-paid employee
40$109,350$2,116
Mary Allison PeckChief Academic Officer (thru 01/24)
Officer
40$17,787$2,224
Amy ThompsonChair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Jamie GrissomVice-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Loretta R CrossTreasurer (thru 08/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Laura BorlandTreasurer (as of 09/24)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Leanne Brooks ScottSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Holly AndersonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
17 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ben AndrewsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Amos C BenningTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Scott ButlerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Stacy BynesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Jennifer W HazeltonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Jennifer JefferyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Katherine KardeschTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Jack LyonsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Suzanne S McCarthyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Ben MelsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Eleisha Nelson-ReedTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Edward NeuhausTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
William NeuhausTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Linda NunneryTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Robert PalmquistTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Kristen O StubbsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Janna WebberTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Tracy WeedenPresident & CEO
Officer
40$261,667$31,874
Mary Allison PeckChief Academic Officer
Officer
40$146,280$22,258
Sai PathiChief Financial Officer (from 3/1)
Officer
40$138,805$10,244
Bronwyn WalkerChief Strategy Officer (thru 9/22)
Officer
40$123,578$17,527
Mary Catherine ScottVP Curric. & Instructional Design
Highest-paid employee
40$121,794$7,439
Katherine WisianVP of Advancement
Highest-paid employee
40$109,425$18,041
Samuel McCollumAVP Strategic Partnerships
Highest-paid employee
40$109,381$13,217
Rayanne DarensbourgChief Operating Officer (thru 1/20)
Officer
40$19,482$2,296
Robert PalmquistChair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Jamie GrissomVice-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Amy ThompsonVice-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Loretta CrossTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Leanne Brooks ScottSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Holly AndersonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ben AndrewsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Amos C BenningTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Scott ButlerTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Stacy BynesTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Edward B CrainTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
George EdwardsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jennifer W HazeltonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jennifer JefferyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Katherine KardeschTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jack LyonsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Suzanne McCarthyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Edward K NeuhausTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
William NeuhausTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Linda NunneryTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kristen O StubbsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4433 BISSONNET ST, BELLAIRE, TX 77401-3217
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Katherine Smith, 4433 Bissonnet, Bellaire, TX 77401
Signed the 990
Katherine Smith, President & CEO
Phone
(713) 664-7676
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

The W. Oscar Neuhaus Memorial Foundation ("Neuhaus") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational foundation dedicated to promoting reading success for all. 'Continued on Schedule O'Neuhaus provides evidence-based training and support to educators and district leaders, supplies information and resources to families, and offers direct services to adult learners. Its services are offered in a variety of ways, including mentoring, individual instruction, online programming, and on-site courses.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Neuhaus Education Center is a nationally recognized leader in advancing the Science of Reading, using evidence-based methods that empower students to achieve skilled reading and lifelong literacy.Teacher Professional Development: In 2024, Neuhaus offered more than 30 professional development courses designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. A total of 3,846 and 3,118 teachers participated in training sessions, representing 7,401 enrollments. Additionally, 61 dyslexia therapists and specialists graduated from the certification program, further expanding the reach of high-quality reading instruction. Continued on Schedule O Family Support Services: The Family Support Office served 5,736 parents and family members seeking guidance for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Neuhaus provided resources, referrals, and assistance to help families navigate the process of obtaining appropriate support. Free monthly information sessions addressed topics such as dyslexia, Texas legislation, preparing for college, and accessing library resources.Adult Literacy: In 2024, 112 adult learners received personalized literacy instruction to achieve their reading and educational goals. Neuhaus Education Center hosts the only adult literacy program in Houston taught by Certified Academic Language Therapists (comparable to dyslexia therapists). Using age-appropriate materials, real-world texts such as newspapers and magazines, and grouping by reading level, Neuhaus delivers practical instruction while fostering a sense of community among participants.
    Expenses $6,012,897 · grants $55,448 · revenue $5,441,516

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
74-2128239
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
1980
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,317,921
Income (IRS master file)
$8,553,333

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$8,286,027$8,024,216$13,317,921XML
990December 2023$5,989,577$7,842,926$12,254,489XML
990December 2022$7,141,311$8,013,814$12,909,119IRS
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 74-2128239).

Questions about W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION is 74-2128239.
Is W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL 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 W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL 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 W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL 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 W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Katherine Smith.
Who are the officers and directors of W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 32 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $258,582 (Tracy White Weeden, President & CEO).
How much revenue does W OSCAR NEUHAUS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,286,027, expenses of $8,024,216 and total assets of $13,317,921 at year end.

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