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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2519533

TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80905

Financials

$26K$189K2023$60K$112K2024$112K$51K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$112,085$50,604$61,481$231,012–$231,012
December 31, 2024990-EZ$59,995$112,436-$52,441$169,531–$169,531
December 31, 2023990-EZ$26,046$188,914-$162,868$221,972$0$221,972
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$95,783
Investment income
$3,491
Net income from fundraising events
$12,811

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$48,456
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,428
Other expenses
$720
Program services (functional)
$48,456

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$169,531
Total assets, end of year
$231,012
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$231,012
Cash, savings and investments
$231,012
Gross receipts
$143,210

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric ScottPresident1$0
Tracy DohertySecretary1$0
Melody AntlesTreasurer1$0
Kara MehallDirector1$0
Carey StarkDirector1$0
Steve MullikenDirector1$0
Lindsey SuggsDirector1$0
Steve ParkerEx Officio1$0
David PeakEx Officio1$0
Maggie DavisDirector1$0
Dr Monica FureyDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric ScottPresident1$0
Tracy DohertySecretary1$0
Melody AntlesTreasurer1$0
Kara MehallDirector1$0
Carey StarkDirector1$0
Steve MullikenDirector1$0
Walt CooperDirector1$0
Lindsey SuggsDirector1$0
Steve ParkerEx Officio1$0
David PeakEx Officio1$0
Maggie DavisDirector1$0
Dr Monica FureyDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric ScottPRESIDENT1$0
Carol KleinerVice President1$0
MELODY ANTLESTreasurer1$0
KARA MEHALLSecretary1$0
ANN NAUGHTONDIRECTOR1$0
STEVE MULLIKENDIRECTOR1$0
Walt CooperDIRECTOR1$0
Lindsey SuggsDirector1$0
Steve ParkerEx Officio1$0
David PeakEx Officio1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1775 LACLEDE ST, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80905-9502
In care of
% MELODY ANTLES
Signed the 990-EZ
Eric Scott, President
Phone
(719) 579-9090
Return prepared by
M3 and Associates LLP

Mission

THE TRADITION OF EXELLENCE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION CREATED TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE IN THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT 12 SCHOOLS. FOUNDED IN 1988, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE VEHICLE FOR CITIZENS, BUSINESSES, AND FOUNDATIONS TO CONTRIBUTE TO CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 12. THE TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY FROM, BUT IN COOPERATION WITH, THE D12 BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS AND STAFF TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC NEEDS THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS UNABLE TO FUND, EITHER BY LAW OR BY BUDGETARY LIMITATIONS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROMOTED AND SUPPORTED PROGRAMS OF ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE IN THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT 12 SCHOOLS THROUGH GRANTS AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT.
    Expenses $48,456 · grants $48,456

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
74-2519533
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$231,012
Income (IRS master file)
$143,210

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2011
Reinstated
Effective August 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$112,085$50,604$231,012XML
990-EZDecember 2024$59,995$112,436$169,531XML
990-EZDecember 2023$26,046$188,914$221,972XML
990December 2022$254,815$1,188$384,841IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 74-2519533).

Questions about TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS is 74-2519533.
Is TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2011.
Are donations to TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS 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 TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS 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 TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION FOR THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOLS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $112,085, expenses of $50,604 and total assets of $231,012 at year end.

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