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Nonprofit · EIN 93-1109980

SKANNER FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97228

Financials

$116K$108K2023$94K$176K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SKANNER FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$93,564$176,466-$82,902$274,351$0$274,351
May 31, 2024990$116,180$107,635$8,545$292,501$0$292,501
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$68,564
Other revenue
$68,564

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$158,050
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$7,800
Program services (functional)
$170,355
Management and general (functional)
$6,111

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$292,501
Total assets, end of year
$274,351
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$274,351
Net assets without donor restrictions
$274,351
Gross receipts
$144,295
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
OR

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BERNARD FOSTEREXEC DIR/CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOBBIE FOSTERSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KENNETH POUNDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BERNARD FOSTEREXEC DIR/CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOBBIE FOSTERSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KENNETH POUNDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5455, PORTLAND, OR 97228-5455
In care of
% BERNARD V FOSTER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BERNARD FOSTER, PO BOX 5455, PORTLAND, OR 97228
Signed the 990
BERNARD FOSTER, EXEC DIR/CHAIRPERSON
Return prepared by
FRED L CARTER CPA

Mission

"CHALLENGING PEOPLE TO SHAPE A BETTER FUTURENOW" IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE SKANNER FOUNDATION'S MISSION. OUE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HELP STUDENTS ACCOMPLISH THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS TO INSURE A BRIGHT AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MARTIN LUTHER KING PRAYER BREAKFAST; CONFERENCE & AWARDS CEREMONY - SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED THE CONFERENCE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31,2025 THE SKANNER FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 59 INDIVIDUALS AND MADE 10 DONATIONS TO VARIOUS OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $170,355 · grants $158,050

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-1109980
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
1997
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$274,351
Income (IRS master file)
$144,295

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$93,564$176,466$274,351XML
990May 2024$116,180$107,635$292,501XML
990May 2023$96,549$81,578$283,956IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––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 93-1109980).

Questions about SKANNER FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SKANNER FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SKANNER FOUNDATION is 93-1109980.
Is SKANNER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to SKANNER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SKANNER 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 SKANNER FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SKANNER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SKANNER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names BERNARD FOSTER.
Who are the officers and directors of SKANNER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SKANNER FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,564, expenses of $176,466 and total assets of $274,351 at year end.

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