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Nonprofit · EIN 83-0572687

THE FOUNDATION UNITED

Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34240

Financials

$1.7M$1.9M2022$963K$1.8M2023$625K$775K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE FOUNDATION UNITED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$625,081$775,096-$150,015$540,678$86,093$454,585
December 31, 2023990$963,453$1,830,496-$867,043$708,130$103,530$604,600
December 31, 2022990$1,695,735$1,901,162-$205,427$1,489,828$18,185$1,471,643
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$608,845
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$16,236
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,200
Other salaries and wages
$81,601
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$272,888
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$65,927
Depreciation
$852
Program services (functional)
$661,729
Management and general (functional)
$113,367

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$708,130
Total assets, end of year
$540,678
Total liabilities, end of year
$86,093
Net assets, end of year
$454,585
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,135
Net assets without donor restrictions
$454,585
Gross receipts
$625,081
Employees
3
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
FL

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
Elizabeth Fisher GoodCEOPresident
Officer
40$172,426
Jeff RechTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
Don LutzSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
Brad GoodDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elizabeth Fisher GoodCEOPresident
Officer
40$198,724
Lynne Jubilee CummingChair
Trustee or director
0$0
Frederick FellerVice President
Trustee or director
0$0
Jeff RechTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
Ruth LeFebvreSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elizabeth Fisher GoodCEOPresident
Officer
40$189,000
Lynne Jubilee CummingChair
Trustee or director
0$0
Frederick FellerVice President
Trustee or director
0$0
Jeff RechTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
Ruth LeFebvreSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7321 MERCHANT COURT, SARASOTA, FL 34240-8466
In care of
% ELIZABETH FISHER GOOD
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
191 N Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 606061698
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher, 191 N Wacker Dr STE 3700, Chicago IL 60606
Signed the 990
ELIZABETH FISHER GOOD, CEOPresident
Return prepared by
Miska & Associates LLC

Mission

The Foundation United actively confronts the issue of sex trafficking through education, outreach and awarness programs designed to prevent sex trafficking and exploitation. It also supports intervention and safe housing programs for survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Foundation Uniteds program focus is as follows: Empower the Frontlines - This pathway provides entire school districts and homeschools, including all faculty/staff and K-12th graders, with SPEAK UP, a unique train-the-trainer model with proven outcomes to prevent children from exploitation. We also offer The Cool Aunt Series, a unique multi-media experience that walks the foster system, teens and caregivers through the risk factors that lead to sex trafficking and exploitation. Awaken Faith Communities - This pathway includes REAL TALK, a catalytic tool that awakens and empowers faith communities and organizations with tools and resources for kindergarten through leadership. Ignite Global Leaders - This pathway connects world leaders with our scalable solutions and programs.
    Expenses $661,729 · grants $6,200 · revenue $608,845

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
83-0572687
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$540,678
Income (IRS master file)
$625,081

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$625,081$775,096$540,678IRS
990December 2023$963,453$1,830,496$708,130XML
990December 2022$1,695,735$1,901,162$1,489,828XML
990December 2021$2,362,929$1,516,509$1,686,472IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 83-0572687).

Questions about THE FOUNDATION UNITED

What is the EIN of THE FOUNDATION UNITED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FOUNDATION UNITED is 83-0572687.
Is THE FOUNDATION UNITED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to THE FOUNDATION UNITED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE FOUNDATION UNITED 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 THE FOUNDATION UNITED 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 THE FOUNDATION UNITED 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 THE FOUNDATION UNITED?
The 990-N for 2018 names Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher.
Who are the officers and directors of THE FOUNDATION UNITED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,426 (Elizabeth Fisher Good, CEOPresident).
How much revenue does THE FOUNDATION UNITED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $625,081, expenses of $775,096 and total assets of $540,678 at year end.

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