THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS

EIN: 237425256 501(c)(3) Education

LARGO, MD

Total Revenue
$25,755,878
Total Expenses
$23,495,867
Total Assets
$26,376,574
Net Assets
$17,648,653
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
GINA JAMES
Phone
3018810078
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS, founded in 1975, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $25.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $23.5M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

SCHOOLS ARE NONPROFIT SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY SCHOOLS WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE HIGHLY SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL AND THREAPEUTIC PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IDENTIFIED WITH EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS THOSE WITH SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND LEARNING CHALLENGES, PREPARING THEM TO BE LIFELONG LEARNERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,830,125 Revenue: $16,036,515

THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS: THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS OFFERS A NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN GRADES K-12 AND AGES 5-21, WHO NEED AN INTEGRATED EDUCATION PROGRAM TO MEET...

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THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS: THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS OFFERS A NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN GRADES K-12 AND AGES 5-21, WHO NEED AN INTEGRATED EDUCATION PROGRAM TO MEET THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS UTILIZES MULTIPLE EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT HELP STUDENTS MEET ACADEMIC RIGOR, ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM, REGULATE EMOTIONS AND DEVELOP APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE ADDRESSING LARGER ISSUES SUCH AS DRUG ABUSE, COMMUNITY VIOLENCE, BULLYING, AND TRUANCY WHICH ADVERSELY AFFECT ITS STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,413,428 Revenue: $8,596,130

THE FOUNDATION LEARNING CENTER: FOR THE AUTISM PROGRAM KNOWN AS THE FOUNDATION LEARNING CENTER, THE PROGRAM WAS OFFICIALLY APPROVED TO OPEN IN AUGUST 2019 IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART LOCATION IN LANDOVER...

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THE FOUNDATION LEARNING CENTER: FOR THE AUTISM PROGRAM KNOWN AS THE FOUNDATION LEARNING CENTER, THE PROGRAM WAS OFFICIALLY APPROVED TO OPEN IN AUGUST 2019 IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART LOCATION IN LANDOVER, MARYLAND. THE FOUNDATION LEARNING CENTER IS A FULL-DAY TYPE 1 NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATIION PROGRAM SERVING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD), IN GRADES K-12, AGES 5 TO 21. THE FOUNDATION LEARNING CENTER HAS BEEN CAREFULLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND COMMUNICATION SUPPORTS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN WITH ASD AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS. THE FOUNDATION LEARNING CENTER OFFERS SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF SSTUDENTS WITH ASD WHO DISPLAY A SPECTRUM OF DEVELOPMENT DELAYS, SOCIAL SKILLS IMPAIRMENT AND COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT NEEDS.IN AUGUST 2022, THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS FOURTH AND NEWEST SCHOOL, THE FOUNDATION SCHOOL AT BLAIR G. EWING, OPENED IN ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND. THE FOUNDATION SCHOOL AT BLAIR G. EWING IS A TYPE II NONPUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT SERVES A SMALL SPECIFIC SET OF STUDENTS WHO ARE IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES WITHIN A PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING. THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASING DEMAND FOR PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SPECIFICALLY IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND LEARNING CHALLENGES. THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS IS PROUD TO EXPAND THEIR SERVICE TO REACH MORE STUDENTS REQUIRING SPECIALIZED CARE.

Program 3
Expenses: $175,930 Revenue: $203,997

FOUNDATION LINKS: THROUGH HOME-BASED AND AFTER SCHOOL OUTREACH INTERVENTIONS, THE FOUNDATION LINKS PROGRAM CONNECTS STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO QUALITY COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES. FOR THOSE WHO DO...

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FOUNDATION LINKS: THROUGH HOME-BASED AND AFTER SCHOOL OUTREACH INTERVENTIONS, THE FOUNDATION LINKS PROGRAM CONNECTS STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO QUALITY COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES. FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO SEEK PRIVATE THERAPEUTIC CARE, THE FOUNDATION LINKS PROGRAM INTRODUCES ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES INCLUDING CONSULTATION WITH THE FOUNDATION SCHOOLS' PSYCHIATRISTS. OTHER RESOURCES INCLUDE PROVIDING CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION AND IN-HOME THERAPEUTIC SERVICES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $470,711
Program Service Revenue $24,836,642
Investment Income $452,448
Other Revenue $-3,923
TOTAL REVENUE $25,755,878

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $17,448,413
Fundraising Expenses $189,684
Program Expenses $21,419,483
Other Expenses $6,047,454
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,495,867

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $25,755,878 $24,778,377 +0.0%
Expenses $23,495,867 $22,277,575 +0.1%
Net Income $2,260,011 $2,500,802 -0.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
288
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$503,848
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
1
$200,729
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANDRE J GINGLES ESQ CHAIRMAN 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC RANDOLPH VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS M DEGONIA II ESQ TREASURER (TO JUN '25) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA R ADLER LCSW-C DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN BOYD DIRECTOR (FROM DEC '24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES W CORNELSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA JACKSON ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEENA MASIH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARION PORTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHEE SMITH-ANDREWS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENIFER SMITH DIRECTOR (FROM MAR '25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA JAMES CEO & SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$278,460 $49,351 $327,811
LAURA FLEMMINGS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (TO JUL '24) 40.00
Officer
$99,682 $10,784 $110,466
VIRUN STEVE LEE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (FROM AUG '24) 40.00
Officer
$55,913 $9,658 $65,571
MICHELLE LIEBERMAN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (TO DEC '24) 40.00
Key Emp
$177,459 $23,270 $200,729
YVETTE COLVIN DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$162,424 $22,200 $184,624
TORI WILSON PRINCIPAL 40.00
Highest
$160,690 $12,904 $173,594
TAMIKO LOBAUGH PRINCIPAL 40.00
Highest
$141,757 $11,507 $153,264
KAREN CANAS ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$128,938 $30,956 $159,894
WALTER M GONZALEZ ENRIQUE DIRECTOR OF IT 40.00
Highest
$126,050 $37,127 $163,177
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $25,755,878 $23,495,867 $26,376,574 $2,260,011
2024 $24,778,377 $22,277,575 $24,803,198 $2,500,802
2023 $22,048,465 $20,388,396 $23,025,133 $1,660,069
2022 $19,826,112 $18,959,039 $16,377,358 $867,073
2021 $20,783,631 $17,942,621 $16,766,569 $2,841,010
2020 $17,523,591 $16,532,833 $14,820,467 $990,758
2019 $15,965,584 $15,737,783 $12,640,399 $227,801
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