Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 88-4206343

FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80302

Financials

$3K$20K2023$10K$33K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$9,909$33,295-$23,386$162,141$356$161,785
December 31, 2023990-EZ$3,420$19,948-$16,528$180,825$1,379$179,446
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$745
Investment income
$8,955
Other revenue
$209

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$19,110
Occupancy
$6,254
Other expenses
$7,931
Program services (functional)
$26,148

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$180,825
Total assets, end of year
$162,141
Total liabilities, end of year
$356
Net assets, end of year
$161,785
Cash, savings and investments
$162,141
Gross receipts
$9,909

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nicholas UrbanPresident4$0
Derek WolterSecretary1$0
Colin StubbertTreasurer1$0
Bert FitzgeraldBoard Member1$0
Abbey FoxBoard Member1$0
Laura StainBoard Member1$0
Maggie TurnbullBoard Member1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nicholas UrbanPresident4$0
Derek WolterSecretary1$0
Colin StubbertTreasurer2$0
Bert FitzgeraldBoard Member1$0
Abbey FoxBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1345 SPRUCE ST, BOULDER, CO 80302-4807
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1345 Spruce St, Boulder CO 80302
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Nick Urban, 2725 Agua Fria St Apt D211, Santa Fe NM 87507
Signed the 990-EZ
Nicholas Urban, President
Phone
(917) 239-3693
Return prepared by
Lynele Jones CPA

Mission

Support training in meditative view and practice

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Organized recurring practice and study sessions attended by about 30 students of traditional Tibetan Buddhism.
    Expenses $6,537
  • Created a library of Buddhist texts and other materials, and distributed some to about 100 people for study and practice.
    Expenses $13,074
  • Organized two well-attended community events: "Grief on the Path" panel discussion, and Practitioner Soiree.
    Expenses $6,537

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 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-4206343
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X50)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Nick Urban
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$9,909$33,295$162,141XML
990-EZDecember 2023$3,420$19,948$180,825XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 88-4206343).

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY is 88-4206343.
Is FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY 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 FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY?
The 990-N for 2025 names Nick Urban.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR ENLIGHTENED SOCIETY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,909, expenses of $33,295 and total assets of $162,141 at year end.

Other nonprofits in BOULDER

All nonprofits in BOULDER · Colorado · Religion-related