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Nonprofit · EIN 82-0607479

LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37215

Financials

$136K$326K2023$320K$440K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$320,139$439,809-$119,670$520,505$0$520,505
December 31, 2023990$135,725$326,014-$190,289$640,175$0$640,175
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$297,742
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$22,397
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,188
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,240
Occupancy
$26,406
Travel
$22,516
Program services (functional)
$366,549
Management and general (functional)
$69,705
Fundraising (functional)
$3,555

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$640,175
Total assets, end of year
$520,505
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$520,505
Land, buildings and equipment
$75,677
Publicly traded securities
$371,828
Gross receipts
$463,411
Employees
0
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
TN

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 / weekCompensation
LISA PALETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ERNIE WILLIAMS JD AAGGCHAIRMAN/DIR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
FELIX ONYANGOPROGRAMS MAN
Trustee or director
40$0
BERNARD MAKINIAAGRICULTURE
Trustee or director
40$0
LEIPAN MANDELACOMPUTER TUT
Trustee or director
8$0
JOSEPH MAINAHYDRO ENGINE
Trustee or director
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA PALETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ERNIE WILLIAMS JD AAGGCHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
FELIX ONYANGOPROGRAMS MANAGER
Trustee or director
40$0
BERNARD MAKINIAAGRICULTURE INSTRUCTOR
Trustee or director
40$0
LEIPAN MANDELACOMPUTER TUTOR
Trustee or director
8$0
REHEMA KIPERISHCOMPUTER TUTOR
Trustee or director
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2014B OVERHILL DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37215-3415
In care of
% ERNEST B WILLIAMS IV
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LISA PALET, 2014B OVERHILL DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37215
Signed the 990
LISA PALET, DIRECTOR
Phone
(615) 400-5163
Return prepared by
BLANKENSHIP CPA GROUP PLLC

Mission

THE LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES IN KENYA TOGETHER WITH USA DONORS AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED EIGHT ECO-FRIENDLY LEARNING MODULES TO EMPOWER STUDENTS FOR A FUTURE OF CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH ACTIVITY BASED LEARNING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CLEAN WATER IS THE MOST PRECIOUS NATURAL RESOURCE IN EAST AFRICA. ACCELERATING CLIMATE CHANGE MAKES AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS DIFFICULT. CLEAN WATER & HEALTH UNDERPINS OUR REMAINING 7 LEARNING MODULES AS WE ASSIST SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES, LEARNING LIFE SKILLS AND DEVELOPING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. IN EARLY JANUARY 2024 KENYA WAS RAVAGED BY DEVASTATING FLOODS. IN RESPONSE, INNOV8AFRICA CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY OUR FOCUS ON WATER CATCHMENT AND STORAGE AS VOLCANIC SOILS CONTAIN UNHEALTHY LEVELS OF FLUORIDE AND SODA. WE DIG WATER RESERVOIRS. WE CREATE ROOFTOP CATCHMENT AND WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMS IN THE NOW 24 SCHOOLS WE SUPPORT. IN DECEMBER 2023 WE DESIGNED A 1.2 KILOMETER SOLAR WATER PIPELINE TO PROVIDE CROP IRRIGATION AT OLE NTUTU ARID ZONE PRIMARY. IN MARCH 2023 WE HAD TO REPAIR AND REDESIGN IT. WE ALSO CREATED TWO SOLAR PURIFICATION SYSTEMS. WE ADDED ADDITIONAL 10,000 LITER WATER TANKS AND GUTTERING SYSTEMS FOR OUR SCHOOLS AND BUILT SIMPLE WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMS. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HEALTH, WATER BORNE DISEASES AND PREVENTION FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. 2024 CLEAN WATER AND HEATH COSTS WERE 30,885. WE CONTINUED OUR REFORESTATION PROGRAMS WITH EACH SCHOOL GROWING ABOUT AROUND 2500 TREES FROM SEEDS (1,153.00). VARIOUS SCHOOLS HAVE USED PROCEEDS FROM TREE SALES TO SUPPORT SCHOOL NEEDS.
    Expenses $32,038
  • FAMINE AND FOOD SHORTAGES HAVE RAVAGED MUCH OF KENYA. NAROK COUNTY, MOST OF OUR 12,000+ SCHOOL CHILDREN DO NOT GET ADEQUATE NUTRITION. IN RESPONSE, OUR "SCHOOL FARM TO SCHOOL TABLE" PROGRAM HAS BECOME OUR PRIMARY FOCUS. IN 2024, WE BEGAN WORKING WITH UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN ON A GRANT WHEREBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST TENNESSEE PARTNER WITH INNOV8'S KENYA SCHOOLS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL NUTRITION IN A SUSTAINABLE FASHION THROUGH ACTIVITY BASED LEARNING. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BENEFIT SCHOOL CHILDREN IN USA THROUGH UNIVERSITY LEAD RESEARCH BOTH IN DEVELOPING HEALTHY FOOD CROPS AND SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL FOR SCHOOL MEALS. WE HAVE BUILT 3 GREENHOUSES, 3 ONE ACRE FULL SUN EXPERIMENTAL PLOTS AND 3@ 60% SHADE-NETTING AREAS. WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL ACRES OF DRIP AND SPRINKLER IRRIGATION. MORE SCHOOLS HAVE ATTAINED TOTAL SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY MEANING THAT THEY GROW MORE THAN ENOUGH FOOD FOR THEIR STUDENTS AND SELL OVERAGES TO PAY FOR FUTURE CROP INPUTS. SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING OUR SEMINARS DEVELOP FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS AND WORK WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES ON IMPLEMENTATION, WITH THE IDEA THAT EACH CHILD CAN RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL MEALS EVERY DAY. WE CONTINUE TO ASSIST IN BUILDING SCHOOL KITCHENS AND HAVE PROVIDED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND TABLEWARE FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN. WE SPONSOR "COMMUNITY GARDEN DAYS" WHERE WE DEVELOP SCHOOL MENUS. STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS FROM USA VISIT TO ASSESS AND COMPLETE PROJECT FOR CREDIT AND PUBLISHED PAPERS. TOTAL FOOD SECURITY EXPENDITURES IN 2024 WAS 206,643. OUR WOMEN'S BEEKEEPING ARE NOW PROCESSING AND BOTTLING HONEY FOR LOCAL SALES. (104.00). WE DEDICATED 6570.00 TO LIVESTOCK BANKING. IN CONNECTION WITH UT-MARTIN, WE ARE DEVELOPING AN EXPERIMENTAL FORAGE AND FEED PLOT WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF A PROPOSED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PAPER FOR USA FARMERS AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT. POULTRY COSTS WERE 923.00 IN 2024. THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN WE ARE NOW CONDUCTING SCIENTIFIC STUDIES OF ALL OF OUR FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS IN A COOPERATIVE CROSS BORDER EFFORT TO STANDARDIZE ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. KENYA'S MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH US AS WE ENHANCE THE COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM, NOW THE STANDARD FOR ALL KENYAN SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $214,240
  • IN 2024 INNOV8 HAS CONTINUED ITS FOCUS ON ENHANCED COMPUTER LEARNING. INNOV8 AFRICA CONTINUES TO BE THE ONLY BUILDER OF COMPUTER LABORATORIES FOR NAROK COUNTY'S PRIMARY AND JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL POPULATION OF OVER 700,000 LEARNERS. IN 2024 WE CONSTRUCTED A NEW 2 CLASSROOM BUILDING COMPLETE WITH COMPUTER LABORATORY AND 50 ENDLESS OS LEARNING COMPUTERS: (42,973.00). AS FEW OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE ELECTRICITY AT HOME, WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SOLAR STUDY LAMPS TO ASSIST WITH HOMEWORK AND HAVE ADDED SCHOOL SOLAR ELECTRICITY FOR A NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: (36,908.00). ALSO IN 2024, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE MARLENE AND SPENCE HAYS FOUNDATION WE HAVE SUPPORTED OUR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SEVEN (7) SCHOOLS, CONSTRUCTING/RETROFITTING ART CLASSROOMS, PURCHASING ART SUPPLIES, TRAINING, CONDUCTING ART SHOWS AS WELL AND ARTS AND CRAFTS CONTESTS. WE HAVE FURTHERED OUR AFTER SCHOOL TRAININGS IN SEWING, KNITTING AND BEADING FOR GIRLS AT RISK OF COMPROMISE FROM ABUSE, CHILDHOOD MARRIAGE, AND FGM. OUR DIRECT COSTS FOR 2024 ARE 40,390.00. THE HAYS ARTS PROGRAM AS PROVES TO BE REMARKABLY SUCCESSFUL AND UNDERPINS OUR MISSION TO SUPPORT CREATIVITY, COMPETENCY AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS.
    Expenses $120,271

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
82-0607479
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$520,505
Income (IRS master file)
$463,411

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$320,139$439,809$520,505XML
990December 2023$135,725$326,014$640,175XML
990December 2022$89,764$307,490$766,556IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 82-0607479).

Questions about LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI

What is the EIN of LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI is 82-0607479.
Is LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI 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 LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI 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 LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI 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 LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LISA PALET.
Who are the officers and directors of LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LEE BRENNEISEN FOUNDATION INC A TENNESSEE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATI have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $320,139, expenses of $439,809 and total assets of $520,505 at year end.

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