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Nonprofit · EIN 94-2951639

GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · S SALT LAKE, UT 84115

Financials

$4.4M$4.2M2022$4.8M$4.6M2023$6.4M$6.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$6,419,316$6,322,001$97,315$4,271,128$397,226$3,873,902
June 30, 2024990$4,797,645$4,629,503$168,142$4,045,674$435,787$3,609,887
June 30, 2023990$4,364,698$4,216,541$148,157$3,555,781$382,220$3,173,561
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,334,280
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$85,036
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,691,520
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$154,993
Other salaries and wages
$351,720
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$732,467
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,469
Occupancy
$136,703
Travel
$105,048
Depreciation
$53,777
Program services (functional)
$5,913,724
Management and general (functional)
$250,446
Fundraising (functional)
$157,831

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,045,674
Total assets, end of year
$4,271,128
Total liabilities, end of year
$397,226
Net assets, end of year
$3,873,902
Land, buildings and equipment
$223,896
Publicly traded securities
$3,262,635
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,628,219
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,245,683
Gross receipts
$6,419,316
Employees
0
Volunteers
10,245
Year formed
1988
State of legal domicile
UT

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Jadee TalbotCEO
Officer
52$0$154,993$60,813
Carrie JohnsonBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Randy WoodburyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Anthony BennettBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
David JamesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Garrett LawsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Katharine NewtonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Richard Madsen IIBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Robyn EcclesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Sean MarchantBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Terri HeydukBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Lynn RadaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Leslie BellBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Jadee TalbotCEO
Officer
52$0$146,472$57,014
Carrie JohnsonBoard Chair
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Randy WoodburyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Anthony BennettBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
David JamesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Garrett LawsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Katharine NewtonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Richard Madsen IIBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Robyn EcclesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Sean MarchantBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Terri HeydukBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Tina WestBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
JADEE TALBOTCEO
Officer
52$0$139,685$55,255
ANTHONY BENNETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ROBYN ECCLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
TERRI HEYDUKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
RICHARD MADSEN IIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DAVID JAMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
CARRIE JOHNSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
GARRETT LAWSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
SEAN MARCHANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KATHARINE NEWTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MARK NORTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
STEVEN RAGUSKUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
TINA WESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
RANDY WOODBURYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2500 S STATE ST, S SALT LAKE, UT 84115-3110
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jadee Talbot, 2500 S State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Signed the 990
Jadee Talbot, CEO
Phone
(801) 263-6236
Return prepared by
Squire & Company PC

Mission

The Granite Education Foundation's mission is to reduce barriers to learning and increase access to opportunities for students and educators in the Granite School District.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Granite Education Foundation awards needs-based scholarships to Granite School District students annually. Scholarships range from $500-$5,000 to help launch students from high school graduation into an accredited college, university, or technical college.
    Expenses $30,050 · grants $30,050
  • Since Granite Education Foundation's inception in 1988, educator recognition and support has been a key priority. The Excel Awards are a prestigious honor given to the top ten educators of Granite School District and has been sponsored by Granite Education Foundation since the beginning. Students, administrators, parents, and colleagues nominate educators that exemplify the values of Granite School District. These individuals are then put through a rigorous review and observation process by experienced education specialist who ultimately identify ten teachers and administrators from all over the district. In mid April, up to 300 individuals from Granite School District, supporting businesses, community members, and local leaders gather to recognize and honor ten winners in the Night of Honors a dinner and award ceremony.
    Expenses $28,050 · grants $28,050
  • Assistance to Schools - Computers, software, textbooks, school supplies, and professional services for students and schools within Granite School District.
    Expenses $5,855,624 · grants $4,633,420

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-2951639
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
1985
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B00I)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,271,128
Income (IRS master file)
$6,419,316

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$6,419,316$6,322,001$4,271,128IRS
990June 2024$4,797,645$4,629,503$4,045,674IRS
990June 2023$4,364,698$4,216,541$3,555,781XML
990June 2022$3,029,089$3,231,950$3,539,208IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 94-2951639).

Questions about GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC is 94-2951639.
Is GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 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 GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 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 GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 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 GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jadee Talbot.
Who are the officers and directors of GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRANITE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,419,316, expenses of $6,322,001 and total assets of $4,271,128 at year end.

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