Nonprofit · EIN 86-1012694
FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85048
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,725,220 | $4,530,561 | $194,659 | $3,960,269 | $6,682,877 | -$2,722,608 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,580,640 | $4,800,907 | -$220,267 | $3,971,772 | $6,889,039 | -$2,917,267 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,592,514 | $4,917,780 | -$325,266 | $4,128,344 | $6,825,344 | -$2,697,000 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $334,152
- of which government grants
- $96,460
- Program service revenue
- $4,278,243
- Investment income
- $138
- Net income from fundraising events
- $112,687
- Other revenue
- $112,687
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $155,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,379,406
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,310,306
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,895
- Accounting fees
- $44,639
- Occupancy
- $315,408
- Depreciation
- $146,091
- Program services (functional)
- $3,779,869
- Management and general (functional)
- $737,084
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,608
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,971,772
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,960,269
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,682,877
- Net assets, end of year
- -$2,722,608
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,309,008
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,725,357
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,749
- Gross receipts
- $4,742,914
- Employees
- 79
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Wald | Head of School Officer | 40 | $71,703 | $4,999 |
| John Lang | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Vanden Bosch | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Derek Underhill | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Johnson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Andrew | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Crown | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Crown | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Colin Cagney | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Thomas | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tami Butcher | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Brinker | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lenay Dunn | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcus Fitzgerald | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Nardi | Head of School Officer | 40 | $153,000 | $9,760 |
| John Lang | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Rigler | Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Derek Underhill | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Johnson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Andrew | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Crown | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Crown | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Colin Cagney | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Thomas | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tami Butcher | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Brinker | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lenay Dunn | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Nardi | Head of School Officer | 40 | $150,000 | $11,489 |
| Roseanne Cheng | Chair Present Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randi Garcia | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Beito | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Derek Underhill | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Andrew | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Crown | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Crown | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corey Saba Basha | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Johnson | Member Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Van Kirk | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Colin Cagney | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Thomas | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terrance Swan | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Lang | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Rigler | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Peril | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4515 E MUIRWOOD DR, PHOENIX, AZ 85048-7683
- In care of
- % FOOT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Brady Wald, 4515 E Muirwood Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85048
- Signed the 990
- Brady Wald, Head of School
- Phone
- (480) 403-9509
- Website
- www.summitschoolaz.org
- Return prepared by
- HEINFELD MEECH & CO PC
Mission
Summit School exists to empower students to reach their full potential by providing an innovative, individualized, and well-rounded education. As an independent, non-profit private school, Summit focuses on nurturing the whole child - academically, socially, and emotionally - in a positive culture and climate that values leadership, community, and lifelong learning. By fostering meaningful relationships, promoting critical thinking, and encouraging global citizenship, Summit School prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing world and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Program accomplishments
- Summit School of Ahwatukee provides exceptional opportunities for academic achievement, intellectual growth, artistic fulfillment, physical development, and community responsibility.Expenses $3,779,869 · revenue $4,278,243
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
- 86-1012694
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,960,269
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,742,914
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,725,220 | $4,530,561 | $3,960,269 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,580,640 | $4,800,907 | $3,971,772 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,592,514 | $4,917,780 | $4,128,344 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,250,908 | $4,511,706 | $4,519,905 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 86-1012694).
Questions about FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is 86-1012694.
- Is FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOOTHILLS 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 FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL 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 FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Brady Wald.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,703 (Brady Wald, Head of School).
- How much revenue does FOOTHILLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,725,220, expenses of $4,530,561 and total assets of $3,960,269 at year end.
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