DISTRICT 214 EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Phone

8477187708

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DISTRICT 214 EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit that reported $462K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 75% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 147% operating deficit.

Mission

The District 214 Education Foundation supports students and families through school and throughout life by strengthening education, fostering well-being, and expanding opportunities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $806,529 Revenue: $252,264

Other Programs

Program 2

Expenses: $135,509 Revenue: $174,355

SCHOLARSHIPS: WORKING WITH INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND ORGANIZATIONS, THE DISTRICT 214EDUCATION FOUNDATION CREATED ADDITIONAL AWARD OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS'POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS, AWARDING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO STUDENTS IN AREAS INCLUDINGGIRLS ENTERING STEM AND LAW CAREERS; THOSE DEMONSTRATING COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFEREADINESS; THOSE EXCELLING IN ATHLETICS; THOSE DEMONSTRATING ACHIEVEMENT THROUGHOUTSCHOOL ACADEMICALLY AND THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT, ANDMORE. A NEW AWARDS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREERS IN A HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSION, TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION OR AUTOMOTIVE); OR HAVE A PASSION FOR THE ARTS AND A DESIRE TO TEACH OR PURSUE A CAREER IN THE ARTS FIELDS. STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICTS ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM WERE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING TO COVER TO CITIZENSHIP TESTING AND GED FEES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND AP TESTING FEES. THE NUMBER OF AWARDS CONTINUES TO GROW AS RELATIONSHIPS ARE BUILT WITH DONORS.

Program 3

Expenses: $99 Revenue: $10,166

Adult Ed.: THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY PROVIDES A MINIMUM OF $15,000 FROM ITS GENERAL FUND TO ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVES, WHICH EMPOWER GENERATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY--MANY OF THEM...

Adult Ed.: THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY PROVIDES A MINIMUM OF $15,000 FROM ITS GENERAL FUND TO ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVES, WHICH EMPOWER GENERATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY--MANY OF THEM CURRENT OR FORMER PARENTS AND/OR NEW IMMIGRANTS--THROUGH EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION OVERSEES THE ANNUAL APPEAL FOR THE READ TO LEARN PROGRAM, AN ADULT LITERACY TUTORING PROGRAM, AND SERVES AS THE FIDUCIARY AGENT FOR MANY ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY GRANTS THAT EMPOWER TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $337,027

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $125,365

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $462,392

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $942,137

Salaries & Benefits $122,364

Fundraising Expenses $13,782

Program Expenses $942,137

Other Expenses $79,305

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,143,806

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$462,392	$1,864,521	-0.8%
Expenses	$1,143,806	$949,773	+0.2%
Net Income	$-681,414	$914,748	-1.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Joann Krestel	Alumni and Community Relations Coor	0.00		$68,365	$0	$68,365
Brooke Snell	Associate Director	0.00		$45,035	$0	$45,035
Tom Munz	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stu Paddock III	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Eilering	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Younger	Vice-Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Carl Anfenson	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mimi Cooper	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Garland Brent Kizer	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matt McDonnell	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John O'Connor III	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rich Olejniczak	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shannon Silverman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carolina Velazquez	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$462,392	$1,143,806	$2,854,246	$-681,414
2025	$462,392	$1,143,806	$2,854,246	$-681,414
2024	$1,864,521	$949,773	$3,513,765	$914,748
2023	$943,105	$862,879	$2,547,288	$80,226
2023	$943,105	$862,879	$2,547,288	$80,226
2022	$1,216,687	$1,110,038	$2,450,495	$106,649
2021	$1,238,882	$757,591	$2,470,163	$481,291
2020	$916,284	$1,338,035	$1,908,938	$-421,751
2020	$925,345	$1,336,134	$1,910,614	$-410,789