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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$567,000
- Grants listed
- 58
- Assets, end of year
- $816,691
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Tax year 2023
$292,500
- Grants listed
- 24
- Assets, end of year
- $895,112
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Tax year 2022
$487,636
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $908,705
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Tax year 2021
$211,000
- Grants listed
- 15
- Assets, end of year
- $1,082,497
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of EducationWashington, DC
Education
$100,000 -
United Way of Central IlSpringfield, IL
Social services
$100,000 -
Springfield School District 186Springfield, IL
Education
$30,000 -
Teach for AmericaNew York, NY
Education
$30,000 -
Central Il FoodbankSpringfield, IL
Social services
$20,000 -
Donors ChooseNew York, NY
Social services
$20,000 -
Madison Public Schools FoundationMadison, WI
Education
$20,000 -
Firefighter Cancer Support NetworkBurbank, CA
Social services
$15,000 -
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISDCarrollton, TX
Education
$15,000 -
University of Illinois FoundationChampaign, IL
Education
$12,500 -
Active Minds IncWashington, DC
Social services
$10,000 -
Fisk UniversityNashville, TN
Social services
$10,000 -
Risd Excellence in Education FoundationRichardson, TX
Education
$10,000 -
United Way of Dane CoMadison, WI
Social services
$10,000 -
United Way of Metropolitan DallasDallas, TX
Social services
$10,000 -
Compass for KidsSpringfield, IL
Social services
$10,000 -
Food Bank of South New JerseyPennsauken, NJ
Social services
$8,000 -
Lewiston Public SchoolsLewiston, ME
Education
$7,500 -
United Way of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA
Social services
$6,000 -
Childrens Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, OH
Social services
$5,000 -
Manna Food BankMills River, NC
Social services
$5,000 -
Metrocrest ServicesCarrollton, TX
Social services
$5,000 -
Occupaws Guide Dog AssocMadison, WI
Social services
$5,000 -
Second Harvest Food BankMadison, WI
Social services
$5,000 -
The Education Foundation of BaltimoreTowson, MD
Education
$5,000 -
The OutletSpringfield, IL
Social services
$5,000 -
Triton ElementaryDodge Center, MN
Education
$5,000 -
US Chamber of Commerce FoundationWashington, DC
Social services
$5,000 -
Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network Charitable FoundationSpringfield, IL
Social services
$5,000 -
Wounded Warriors Family Support IncOmaha, NE
Social services
$5,000 -
Armistead Gardens Elementary SchoolBaltimore, MD
Education
$2,500 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane CoMadison, WI
Social services
$2,500 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarDallas, TX
Social services
$2,500 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central IlDecatur, IL
Social services
$2,500 -
Blythe Street ElementaryReseda, CA
Education
$2,500 -
Chester Park Elementary SchoolChester, SC
Education
$2,500 -
Eddy Middle SchoolColumbus, GA
Education
$2,500 -
Franklin Regional Intermediate School PTOMurrysville, PA
Education
$2,500 -
Hemingway ElementaryHemingway, SC
Education
$2,500 -
Lincoln Elementary SchoolNogales, AZ
Education
$2,500 -
Monticello Cusd 25Monticello, IL
Education
$2,500 -
Pillager Public School DistPillager, MN
Education
$2,500 -
Quincy Sr High SchoolQuincy, IL
Edcuation
$2,500 -
Roberts NaylorTucson, AZ
Education
$2,500 -
Rosman High SchoolRosman, NC
Education
$2,500 -
Splendora ISD Ed FoundationSplendora, TX
Social services
$2,500 -
The Foundation for Leon Co SchoolsTallahassee, FL
Education
$2,500 -
Baker Middle SchoolColumbus, GA
Education
$2,500 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence RegionPhiladelphia, PA
Social services
$2,500 -
Cannons ElementarySpartanburg, SC
Education
$2,500 -
Cleburne ISDCleburne, TX
Education
$2,500 -
Gibsonton Elementary SchoolGibsonton, FL
Education
$2,500 -
Greene County Local Educational Advancement FoundationGreeneville, TN
Education
$2,500 -
Jeannette HSJeannette, PA
Education
$2,500 -
School District 12 Education FoundationThornton, CO
Education
$2,500 -
Topeka Public SchoolsTopeka, KS
Education
$2,500 -
North Texas Food BankPlano, TX
Social services
$2,000 -
United Way of the Greater Triangle IncRTP, NC
Social services
$1,000
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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Hardeman Co SchoolsBolivar, TN
Education
$2,500 -
Lone Star Early Childhood CenterNew Braunfels, TX
Education
$2,500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education8 grants $185,00070% of the total
- Human services5 grants $35,00013% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $13,5005% of the total
- Youth development2 grants $12,5005% of the total
- Mental health1 grant $10,0004% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $5,0002% of the total
- 1 other causes1 grant $5,0002% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Illinois10 grants $190,000
- District of Columbia3 grants $115,000
- New York2 grants $50,000
- Texas8 grants $49,500
- Wisconsin5 grants $42,500
- California2 grants $17,500
- Pennsylvania4 grants $13,500
- Tennessee2 grants $12,500
- North Carolina3 grants $8,500
- New Jersey1 grant $8,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Marita ZuraitisPresident Hours 1Pay $0
- Bret ConklinTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
- Donald CarleySecretary Hours 1Pay $0
- Ryan GreenierOfficer Hours 1Pay $0
- Jenny ThayerDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Jeremy StuenkelTax Officer Hours 1Pay $0
- Phil KaufmannOfficer Hours 1Pay $0
- Susan StoneOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
- Troy GayleTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
- Linea MichaelSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
- Michelle EcclesOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
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