FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

EIN: 431466112 501(c)(3)

ST LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$346,775
Total Expenses
$472,891
Total Assets
$3,829,351
Net Assets
$3,829,351
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
REV MSGR VERNON E GARDIN
Phone
3147927420
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit that reported $347K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $473K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR GENERAL PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEEDY STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $43,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $303,775
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $346,775

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $433,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $249
Program Expenses $447,050
Other Expenses $39,891
TOTAL EXPENSES $472,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $346,775 $309,859 +0.1%
Expenses $472,891 $455,042 +0.0%
Net Income $-126,116 $-145,183 -0.1%
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
30
Independent Members
10
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
30
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH WHITE PRESIDENT 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SCHNUCK VICE PRESIDENT 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN ROY TREASURER 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA SCHLAPPRIZZI SECRETARY 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REV MSGR VERNON GARDIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BAUMER TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN BAUMER TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON BROWDY TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN BROWDY TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB FREDERIC TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYE FREDERIC TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA GEORGE TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY GOESSLING TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA HOOVER TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN LIBERMAN TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE LOHR TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA LOHR TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MESKER TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW RICHARDSON TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY RICHARDSON TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ROY TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD SCHLAPPRIZZI TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBY SCHLAPPRIZZI TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE SCHMID TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD SCHNUCK TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE SCHNUCK TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN TINES TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBY WHITE TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG WOLFNER TRUSTEE 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERI WOLFNER TRUSTEE 0.20
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $346,775 $472,891 $3,829,351 $-126,116
2023 $309,859 $455,042 $3,974,302 $-145,183
2022 $281,997 $370,583 $3,957,363 $-88,586
2021 $434,991 $403,362 $4,666,275 $31,629
2020 $70,396 $265,179 $4,071,025 $-194,783
2019 $356,223 $288,410 $4,274,065 $67,813
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