Nonprofit · EIN 86-0456123
LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LITCHFIELD PK, AZ 85340
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $116,984 | $92,162 | $24,822 | $411,647 | – | $411,647 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $9,172 | $34,844 | -$25,672 | $312,540 | – | $312,540 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,009
- Investment income
- $10,072
- Net income from fundraising events
- $91,903
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $82,974
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $900
- Other expenses
- $8,288
- Program services (functional)
- $82,974
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $352,129
- Total assets, end of year
- $411,647
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $411,647
- Cash, savings and investments
- $411,647
- Gross receipts
- $147,849
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bentz | President | 1 | $0 |
| Denise Kowanetz | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Shea Mahoney | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan McKinley | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Wall | Director | 1 | $0 |
| David Reinhardt | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacey Black | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Adler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Angela Williams | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Caroline Wellbaum | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Larry D'Amico | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bentz | President | 1 | $0 |
| Denise Kovanetz | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Robles | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Shea Mahoney | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Anthony Petterson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Larry D'Amico | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Mikes | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan McKinley | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 591 E PLAZA CIR UNIT 1881, LITCHFIELD PK, AZ 85340-7675
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO BOX 271, LITCHFIELD PARK AZ 85340
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Denise Kowanetz, 14155 W LA REATA AVE, GOODYEAR AZ 85395
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Denise Kowanetz, Treasurer
- Website
- www.LESDEdFoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Sidell & Co
Mission
The Litchfield Elementary School District Educational Foundation exists to meet the educational, social and economic needs of current and former students of the Litchfield Elementary School District. The Foundation also provides employee recognition for teachers and staff of the Litchfield Elementary School District.
Program accomplishments
- Educator Grants - The Foundation provided funding to support Educator and/or campus needs that directly impact and improve the quality of life for a student in the Litchfield Elementary School District. The Foundation supports 16 schools in 4 cities, 1,300 district employees and over 10,200 students. This grant totaled $31,635 for the year ended 6/30/2026Expenses $31,635 · grants $31,635
- Employee Recognition - The Foundation supports educator excellence across 16 schools within the Litchfield Elementary School District. Each year, a teacher and a staff member from every campus are recognized for exemplifying leadership and dedication in their daily roles. In addition, the Foundation hosts an annual retirement dinner to honor and celebrate retiring staff members for their years of service to the district. For the year ended June 30, 2026 this program amounted to $22,339Expenses $22,339 · grants $22,339
- Student Support - The Foundation provided funding to support an educational enrichment experience for approximately 500 eighth-grade students from schools within the district. The initiative included a day trip to Disneyland, offering students an opportunity for social development, cultural exposure, and celebration of their academic achievements. The Foundation also provided scholarships to graduating high school seniors who were alumni of the Litchfield Elementary School District in an effort to continue their lifelong learning journey. The cost of this program amounted to $29,000Expenses $29,000 · grants $29,000
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0456123
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $411,647
- Income (IRS master file)
- $147,849
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2026 | $116,984 | $92,162 | $411,647 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $9,172 | $34,844 | $312,540 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Denise Kowanetz | March 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kathryn Prusinski | March 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Kathryn Prusinski | March 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Kathryn Prusinski | March 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 86-0456123).
Questions about LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is 86-0456123.
- Is LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Denise Kowanetz.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $116,984, expenses of $92,162 and total assets of $411,647 at year end.
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