Nonprofit · EIN 80-0197489
KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $50,189,257 | $49,059,892 | $1,129,365 | $65,865,400 | $48,538,913 | $17,326,487 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $53,873,972 | $51,028,340 | $2,845,632 | $67,421,479 | $51,224,357 | $16,197,122 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $52,643,597 | $48,391,005 | $4,252,592 | $66,866,401 | $53,514,911 | $13,351,490 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,336,818
- of which government grants
- $48,152,727
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $572,201
- Other revenue
- $280,238
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $34,788
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,788
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,094,912
- Depreciation
- $1,397,328
- Program services (functional)
- $38,891,572
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,168,320
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $67,421,479
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,865,400
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $48,538,913
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,326,487
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $40,126,909
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,035,164
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,326,487
- Gross receipts
- $50,189,257
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEODORE FREDERICK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $136,080 |
| GARY BAE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $34,788 | $34,788 |
| DR GINA CONFLITTI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANNA WISEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEODORE FREDERICK | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $136,080 |
| DR GINA CONFLITTI | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANNA WISEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BAE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEODORE FREDERICK | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $136,080 |
| DR GINA CONFLITTI | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANNA WISEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BAE | SECRETARY - NONVOTING Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6150 N 16TH ST STE A, PHOENIX, AZ 85016-1774
- In care of
- % GARY BAE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GARY BAE, 6150 NORTH 16th STREET STE A, PHOENIX, AZ 85016
- Signed the 990
- GARY BAE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (602) 953-2933
- Website
- HTTP://KAIZENFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SARVAS COLEMAN & TOBIN PC
Mission
IMPROVE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM BY CREATING A MORE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDING PARENTS AND STUDENTS WITH THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE AND STRIVING FOR A HIGHER ACADEMIC STANDARD.
Program accomplishments
- EMPHASIZE ACADEMIC COURSE WORK DESIGNED TO ADDRESS EACH STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND INVOLVEMENT IN A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, CHOICE, SERVICE AND HIGH EXPECTATIONS.Expenses $38,891,572 · revenue $49,336,818
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 80-0197489
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,865,400
- Income (IRS master file)
- $50,189,257
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $50,189,257 | $49,059,892 | $65,865,400 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $53,873,972 | $51,028,340 | $67,421,479 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $52,643,597 | $48,391,005 | $66,866,401 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $45,601,979 | $42,530,799 | $53,687,317 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 80-0197489).
Questions about KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is 80-0197489.
- Is KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KAIZEN 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 KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GARY BAE.
- Who are the officers and directors of KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KAIZEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $50,189,257, expenses of $49,059,892 and total assets of $65,865,400 at year end.
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