FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

EIN: 363524007 501(c)(3)

WINNEBAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$70,696
Total Expenses
$53,625
Total Assets
$1,335,389
Net Assets
$1,335,389
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ANDY SMALLWOOD
Phone
8152752292
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, founded in 1986, is a micro nonprofit that reported $71K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $17K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT FOR STUDENTS OF THE WINNEBAGO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,930
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $48,416
Other Revenue $11,350
TOTAL REVENUE $70,696

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $38,983
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $38,983
Other Expenses $14,642
TOTAL EXPENSES $53,625

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $70,696 $59,512 +0.2%
Expenses $53,625 $67,806 -0.2%
Net Income $17,071 $-8,294 -3.1%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SALLY HUGGINS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN EDWARDS VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON SMITH TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE BEARDSWORTH SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY BRAUER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS DARGEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANELL HARTJE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH HELM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNIE GETSCHEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY SMALLWOOD PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMRA SANDERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JON STRUTZENBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TOWNSEND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BEAMAN 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 $70,696 $53,625 $1,335,389 $17,071
2024 $59,512 $67,806 $1,252,802 $-8,294
2023 $57,683 $50,271 $1,170,615 $7,412
2022 $90,476 $57,486 $1,095,541 $32,990
2021 $61,732 $16,419 $1,233,264 $45,313
2020 $29,566 $30,739 $955,263 $-1,173
2019 $28,495 $42,137 $926,469 $-13,642
2018 $32,802 $43,462 $907,622 $-10,660
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