Nonprofit · EIN 81-5342004
FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · KENNER, LA 70065
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,023,527 | $4,354,784 | $668,743 | $41,669,322 | $41,635,483 | $33,839 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,278,954 | $4,266,568 | $12,386 | $41,128,278 | $41,763,182 | -$634,904 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,169,209 | $4,318,504 | -$149,295 | $42,372,768 | $43,020,058 | -$647,290 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,013,192
- Program service revenue
- $3,787,141
- Investment income
- $250,324
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$30,368
- Net income from gaming
- $3,238
- Other revenue
- -$27,130
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $288
- Accounting fees
- $800
- Occupancy
- $41,426
- Travel
- $976
- Depreciation
- $1,836,925
- Program services (functional)
- $4,234,065
- Management and general (functional)
- $73,313
- Fundraising (functional)
- $47,406
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,128,278
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,669,322
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $41,635,483
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,839
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $34,765,544
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$964,923
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $998,762
- Gross receipts
- $5,106,852
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATTY GLASER PHD | CEO (THRU 6/2025) Officer | 8 | $0 | $664,346 | $39,112 |
| SHARON PREEN | CAO Officer | 8 | $0 | $182,083 | $9,335 |
| KRIS SCAIRONO | CFO Officer | 8 | $0 | $131,214 | $11,873 |
| EMILY ARATA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CALDARERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY COLLINS ROY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE HOLLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HUDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINICIO MADRIGAL MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE MONTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA NUGENT SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY SHANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON SHARAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CHUCK TONEY JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH WALKER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 1/2025) Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
| RONNIE SLONE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARLOS CALIX | VICE-CHAIR & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 |
| TODD THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATTY GLASER PHD | CEO Officer | 8 | $0 | $245,472 | $50,125 |
| DON WHEAT | CFO (THRU 10/2023) Officer | 8 | $0 | $165,497 | $19,744 |
| CARLOS CALIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE HOLLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ARATA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CALDARERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINICIO MADRIGAL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE MONTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY SHANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON SHARAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CHUCK TONEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA NUGENT SMITH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE SLONE | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HUDSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS SCAIRONO | CFO Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATTY GLASER PHD | CEO Officer | 8 | $0 | $248,172 | $50,586 |
| DON WHEAT | CFO Officer | 8 | $0 | $142,611 | $28,051 |
| SHARON PREEN | CAO Officer | 8 | $0 | $138,208 | $11,960 |
| DIANE HOLLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ARATA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CALDARERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINICIO MADRIGAL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE MONTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY SHANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON SHARAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CHUCK TONEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA NUGENT SMITH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE SLONE | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HUDSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3837 LOYOLA DR, KENNER, LA 70065-7703
- In care of
- % CFO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHARON PREEN, 3837 LOYOLA DRIVE, KENNER, LA 70065
- Signed the 990
- RONNIE SLONE, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (504) 229-2137
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFDISCOVERY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EAG GULF COAST LLC
Mission
IT IS THE MISSION, DUTY, AND PURPOSE OF FRIENDS OF DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION, INC. TO SUPPORT, IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE, DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION, INC. IN ITS IMPORTANT MISSION TO PROVIDE A RIGOROUS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMICALLY, DEVELOP INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, AND PRACTICE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY WHILE EXPLORING HEALTH AND SCIENCE TOPICS AND CAREERS.
Program accomplishments
- RAISED FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC GRANTS, AND CORPORATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING, FINANCING, AND CONSTRUCTING A PERMANENT FACILITY IN KENNER, LOUISIANA FOR THE USE OF THE KENNER DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY (OPERATED BY DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION, INC.).Expenses $4,234,065 · grants $1,000 · revenue $3,787,141
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
- 81-5342004
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type II
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,669,322
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,106,852
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,023,527 | $4,354,784 | $41,669,322 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,278,954 | $4,266,568 | $41,128,278 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,169,209 | $4,318,504 | $42,372,768 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,102,165 | $4,671,859 | $43,925,123 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 81-5342004).
Questions about FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION INC is 81-5342004.
- Is FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION 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 FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION 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 FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION 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 FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHARON PREEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF@DISCOVERY HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,023,527, expenses of $4,354,784 and total assets of $41,669,322 at year end.
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