Nonprofit · EIN 88-1498388
LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · MERIDIAN, MS 39305
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $212,947 | $208,350 | $4,597 | $11,727 | $0 | $11,727 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $212,947
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $208,150
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $208,150
- Management and general (functional)
- $200
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,130
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,727
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,727
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,727
- Gross receipts
- $212,947
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- MS
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Bethany Stringer | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Deanna Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ashley Ross | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Andrea Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Marie Roberts | Volunteer Executive Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 301 46TH COURT BOX 5498, MERIDIAN, MS 39305-2812
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 301 46th Court Box 5498, Meridian MS 39302
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Janet Roberts, 301 46th Court Box 5498, c/o LCSD Foundation, Meridian, MS 39302
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Cheryl Thomas, 301 46th Court Box 5498, Meridian MS 39302
- Signed the 990
- Janet Roberts, Volunteer Executive Director
- Phone
- (601) 693-1683
- Website
- www.lcsdfoundation.org
Mission
The Lauderdale County School District Foundation partners with our community to enhance public education across 11 campuses, supporting more than 900 faculty and staff and nearly 6,000 students and their families. We fund classroom innovation, student support programs, and educator recognition, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive. The Foundation is committed to bringing inspiration and innovation to the Lauderdale County School District. Our goals focus on enhancing learning opportunities and fostering student success through three key funding areas: direct support for teachers, direct support for students, and district advancement and operations.
Program accomplishments
- Pre-K ClassesExpenses $200,000 · grants $200,000
- Special Olympics Trojan GamesExpenses $650 · grants $500
- Educator Mini-GrantsExpenses $4,800 · grants $4,800
- Continuing Education Grants for EducatorsExpenses $1,200
- Retirement Reception, Rating Banners, and Award PlaquesExpenses $1,500
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-1498388
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,727
- Income (IRS master file)
- $212,947
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $212,947 | $208,350 | $11,727 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Cheryl Thomas | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $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 88-1498388).
Questions about LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION is 88-1498388.
- Is LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Janet Roberts.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LAUDERDALE COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $212,947, expenses of $208,350 and total assets of $11,727 at year end.
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