ORONO FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION

EIN: 411974305 501(c)(3) Education

LONG LAKE, MN

Total Revenue
$980,265
Total Expenses
$1,019,552
Total Assets
$3,001,200
Net Assets
$2,790,377
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
LAURA KLOSS
Phone
9525456873
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ORONO FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $980K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 82% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $2.8M represent 34 months of operating reserves.

Mission

EMPOWER ALL STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AND ENSURE A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE.OFE RELIES PRIMARILY ON VOLUNTEERS, NOT PAID STAFF, TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION. BY KEEPING EXPENSES MINIMAL, THE GOAL IS TO MAXIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF GRANTS TO BE PAID OVER TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. OFE'S EFFORTS ARE GUIDED BY A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN OFE AND THE ORONO SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH WAS DRAFTED AND APPROVED IN 2021. THE MOU IDENTIFIES THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH PARTY AS THEY RELATE TO THE ONGOING FUNDRAISING AND PHILANTHROPY EFFORTS FOR THE ORONO SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY. OFE RAISES MONIES THROUGH VARIOUS FORMATS ALLOWING DONORS TO ALLOCATE MONEY TO THEIR CHOSEN FUND OF INTEREST. MONEY FROM THESE FUNDS IS THEN GRANTED TO THE SCHOOLS TO BE USED FOR EACH FUND'S INTENDED PURPOSE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $676,682
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $264,739
Other Revenue $38,844
TOTAL REVENUE $980,265

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $839,181
Salaries & Benefits $90,549
Fundraising Expenses $33,362
Program Expenses $886,838
Other Expenses $89,822
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,019,552

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $980,265 $539,211 +0.8%
Expenses $1,019,552 $674,858 +0.5%
Net Income $-39,287 $-135,647 -0.7%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
22

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
5
$81,472
Total Directors
12
$81,472
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA KLOSS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND DONOR STEWARDSHIP 40.00
Officer Director
$79,035 $2,437 $81,472
KATIE HOLLERMAN BOARD CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXA HANSEN VICE CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE PARKS SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KADEE WATKINS TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE LOCKE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN MAYER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE SARANTOPOULOS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL SPRINGMEYER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAVIN TEMPERO BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY WILSON BOARD MEMBER 3.00
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 $980,265 $1,019,552 $3,001,200 $-39,287
2024 $539,211 $674,858 $3,497,438 $-135,647
2023 $672,144 $666,894 $2,812,726 $5,250
2022 $480,451 $593,530 $2,798,636 $-113,079
2021 $744,310 $416,220 $2,300,709 $328,090
2020 $-397,382 $632,269 $1,730,922 $-1,029,651
2019 $718,827 $726,054 $2,840,781 $-7,227
2018 $2,732,783 $1,014,566 $3,048,713 $1,718,217
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