ARROW EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 460453170 501(c)(3) Education

WATERTOWN, SD

Total Revenue
$809,385
Total Expenses
$354,355
Total Assets
$3,697,878
Net Assets
$3,689,509
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
BRIAN BUISKER
Phone
6058826399
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARROW EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $809K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 66% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $455K, a strong 56% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDE RESOURCES TO GENUINELY ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE WATERTOWN, SD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $204,679

GRANTS AWARDED TO WSD EDUCATORS TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE WSD, AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO WHS STUDENT GRADUATES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Program 2
Expenses: $52,962

PRINTING AND POSTAGE FOR WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS NEWSLETTER. SENT TO SHARE WSD, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY AND FOUNDATION INFORMATION WITH ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $423,193
Program Service Revenue $448,014
Investment Income $606
Other Revenue $-62,428
TOTAL REVENUE $809,385

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $168,752
Salaries & Benefits $4,138
Fundraising Expenses $20,966
Program Expenses $257,641
Other Expenses $181,465
TOTAL EXPENSES $354,355

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $809,385 $487,977 +0.7%
Expenses $354,355 $340,592 +0.0%
Net Income $455,030 $147,385 +2.1%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
75

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
1
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER BOLLINGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE LAKE SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF DANIELSEN SUPERINTENDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARI LOHR WSD BOARD LIASON 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER BRIST DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL MAKEPEACE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA HERRBOLDT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT ROBY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA TERRONEZ TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALENA ENGELS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BUISKER PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer 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 $809,385 $354,355 $3,697,878 $455,030
2024 $487,977 $340,592 $3,378,800 $147,385
2023 $523,865 $392,171 $3,086,397 $131,694
2022 $226,899 $600,242 $2,944,389 $-373,343
2021 $968,294 $175,653 $3,317,790 $792,641
2021 $968,294 $175,653 $3,317,790 $792,641
2020 $171,299 $210,087 $2,551,995 $-38,788
2019 $1,159,948 $234,793 $2,582,221 $925,155
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