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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2917334

NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · DEKALB, IL 60115

Financials

$770$93K2023$14K$16K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$13,721$15,533-$1,812$270,500$6,131$264,369
June 30, 2024990-EZ$770$93,264-$92,494$60,520$17,839$42,681
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Other revenue
$13,721

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$12,130
Other expenses
$3,403

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$60,520
Total assets, end of year
$270,500
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,131
Net assets, end of year
$264,369
Cash, savings and investments
$44,576
Land and buildings
$225,924
Gross receipts
$13,721

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERILYN MURERCHAIR1$0
WHEELER COLEMANDIRECTOR1$0
RICHARD ESCALANTEDIRECTOR1$0
JACK TIERNEYDIRECTOR1$0
KEVIN SULLIVANDIRECTOR1$0
CATHERINE SQUIRESPRESIDENT/INTERIM SECRETARY1$0
JEAN GODLEWSKITREASURER1$0
MICHAEL CULLENSECRETARY - PART YEAR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERILYN MURERCHAIR1$0
WHEELER COLEMANDIRECTOR1$0
RICHARD ESCALANTEDIRECTOR1$0
JACK TIERNEYDIRECTOR1$0
KEVIN SULLIVANDIRECTOR1$0
CATHERINE SQUIRESPRESIDENT1$0
JEAN GODLEWSKITREASURER1$0
MICHAEL CULLENSECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
595 COLLEGE AVE ALTGELD HALL 135D, DEKALB, IL 60115-0000
In care of
% MELISSA NIGRO
Signed the 990-EZ
MICHAEL DAIGLER, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Phone
(815) 753-0282
Return prepared by
PLANTE & MORAN PLLC

Mission

RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF REAL ESTATE, TO HOLD, MANAGE, LEASE, MORTGAGE, DEVELOP, TRADE, ADMINISTER AND SELL SUCH REAL ESTATE AND TO CONTRIBUTE OR DISTRIBUTE ALL OR A PORTION OF THE NET PROCEEDS FROM SUCH ACTIVITIES OF SUCH REAL ESTATE TO (I) NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS (THE "NIU FOUNDATION"); (II) NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, A PUBLIC CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS (THE "UNIVERSITY"); OR (III) SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION MAY DETERMINE IS APPROPRIATE.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF REAL ESTATE, TO HOLD, MANAGE, LEASE, MORTGAGE, DEVELOP, TRADE, ADMINISTER AND SELL SUCH REAL ESTATE AND TO CONTRIBUTE OR DISTRIBUTE ALL OR A PORTION OF THE NET PROCEEDS FROM SUCH ACTIVITIES OF SUCH REAL ESTATE TO (I) NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS (THE "NIU FOUNDATION"); (II) NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, A PUBLIC CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS (THE "UNIVERSITY"); OR (III) SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION MAY DETERMINE IS APPROPRIATE. IN FY25, THE NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION ACQUIRED A PROPERTY TO ADVANCE A FUTURE PHILANTHROPICALLY FUNDED BUILDING PROJECT. THE PROJECT IS FOR A CENTER FOR GREEK LIFE BUILDING, WHICH IS A STRATEGIC PRIORITY FOR NIU.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
84-2917334
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$270,500
Income (IRS master file)
$13,721

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$13,721$15,533$270,500XML
990-EZJune 2024$770$93,264$60,520XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 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 84-2917334).

Questions about NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION is 84-2917334.
Is NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of NIU REAL ESTATE 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 NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NIU REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,721, expenses of $15,533 and total assets of $270,500 at year end.

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