﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v6.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-02-24T10:14:06-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-08-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>470625816</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LUTZ AND COMPANY PC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>13616 CALIFORNIA ST STE 300</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OMAHA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>681545336</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-09-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>363880988</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>BENN</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4022383044</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>11620 NORTH 156TH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BENNINGTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>68007</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>JASON LIMBACH</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>TREASURER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4022383044</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-02-21</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>HANNAH GOSCHA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P02133534</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4024968800</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-02-21</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>JASON LIMBACH</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>11620 NORTH 156TH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BENNINGTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>68007</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>1854311</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.BENNINGTONSCHOOLSFOUNDATION.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1992</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NE</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO SUPPORT THE BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GOING ON TO COLLEGE TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>12</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>12</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>139</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>38</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>107189</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>158376</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>943132</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>1547358</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>39150</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>82572</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>-19563</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-49299</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>1069908</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>1739007</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>653397</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>961055</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>93868</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>363392</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>572665</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>1016789</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>1533720</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>53119</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>205287</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2589930</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>3063529</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>163645</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>97549</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>2426285</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>2965980</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>TO PROVIDE GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS BENEFITING SUTUDENTS, FAMILIES AND TEACHERS OF THE BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, INCLUDING BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE PROGRAMMING, CLASSROOM GRANTS FOR TEACHERS, STUDY CENTERS AT THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS AND TEACHER DEVELOPMENT.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>1071084</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>1547358</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>OPERATION OF THE ALL STARS KIDS CHILD CARE PROGRAM SERVING FAMILIES IN THE BENNINGTON NEBRASKA COMMUNITY WITH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>261886</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>CLASSROOM GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>1332970</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>139</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>1</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>1</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>12</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>12</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BLAKE THOMPSON</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>4022383044</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>11620 NORTH 156TH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BENNINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>68007</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID HOLTORF</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LARGE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTEN SHELBOURNE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LARGE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIM ROHE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WHITNEY FAGAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRIS REINER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KRISTI THORNTON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LARGE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KRISTI RYAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEE CLARK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LARGE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DR AARON PLAS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SUPERINTENDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TROY MCKINNEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER (THRU 12.31.2023</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TARA GUFFORD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LARGE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JASON LIMBACH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER (AS OF 1.1.2024)</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHELLE MILLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LARGE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BLAKE THOMPSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 6.5.2023)</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>46500</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>1710</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>REGINA MERADITH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 4.30.2023)</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>26066</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>2035</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>72566</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>3745</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>65132</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>93244</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>32594</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>158376</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CHILDCARE SERVICES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>624410</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1547358</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1547358</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>1547358</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>70127</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>70127</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>56886</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>44441</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>12445</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>12445</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>12445</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>21564</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>65132</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>70863</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-49299</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-49299</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1739007</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1547358</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>33273</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>94360</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>84924</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4718</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4718</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>859287</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>786453</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>31072</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>41762</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7408</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4535</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1250</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1623</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16608</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>16608</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4396</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4396</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17253</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>232</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8436</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>8585</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5589</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3422</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>943</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1224</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17185</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>13958</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>841</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2386</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2002</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2002</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>20116</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>18388</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>752</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>976</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CLASSROOM GRANTS AND SC</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>261886</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>261886</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>111150</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>111150</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>38403</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8746</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>29657</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>GALA EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>32594</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>32594</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>45483</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>37274</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8209</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1533720</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1332970</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>106882</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>93868</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>107991</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>91740</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>71840</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>37534</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>11985</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8288</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>18318</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>15356</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4964</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2962</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2393150</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2923005</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2589930</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3063529</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>163645</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>97549</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>163645</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>97549</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2373570</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2888404</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>52715</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>77576</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2426285</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2965980</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2589930</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3063529</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>205287</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>334408</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>0</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <SupportingOrganization509a3Ind>X</SupportingOrganization509a3Ind>
      <SupportingOrgType1Ind>X</SupportingOrgType1Ind>
      <SupportedOrganizationsCnt>1</SupportedOrganizationsCnt>
      <SupportedOrgInformationGrp>
        <SupportedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </SupportedOrganizationName>
        <EIN>476002676</EIN>
        <OrganizationTypeCd>6</OrganizationTypeCd>
        <GoverningDocumentListedInd>1</GoverningDocumentListedInd>
        <SupportAmt>261886</SupportAmt>
        <OtherSupportAmt>1071084</OtherSupportAmt>
      </SupportedOrgInformationGrp>
      <SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt>1</SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt>
      <SupportSumAmt>261886</SupportSumAmt>
      <OtherSupportSumAmt>1071084</OtherSupportSumAmt>
      <Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp>
        <ListedByNameGoverningDocInd>1</ListedByNameGoverningDocInd>
        <SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd>0</SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd>
        <SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind>0</SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind>
        <SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd>0</SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd>
        <OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd>0</OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd>
        <SupportNonSupportedOrgInd>0</SupportNonSupportedOrgInd>
        <PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd>0</PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd>
        <LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd>0</LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd>
        <ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd>0</ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd>
        <DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd>0</DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd>
        <DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd>0</DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd>
        <ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd>0</ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd>
        <ContributionControllerInd>0</ContributionControllerInd>
        <ContributionFamilyInd>0</ContributionFamilyInd>
        <Contribution35ControlledInd>0</Contribution35ControlledInd>
      </Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp>
      <Form990SchAType1SuprtOrgGrp>
        <PowerAppointMajorityDirTrstInd>1</PowerAppointMajorityDirTrstInd>
        <OperateBenefitNonSuprtOrgInd>0</OperateBenefitNonSuprtOrgInd>
      </Form990SchAType1SuprtOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>52715</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>7715</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>1500</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>322</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>58608</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>51088</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>3350</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>1500</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>223</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>52715</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>63864</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-9946</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>2500</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>330</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>51088</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>59093</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>5607</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>500</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>336</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>63864</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>53471</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>7384</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>1500</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>262</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>59093</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.85310</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.14690</TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>18318</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>15356</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>2962</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>2962</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>2073415</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>334408</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>334408</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>1739007</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>1739007</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1533720</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>1533720</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>1533720</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART V, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AWARDING ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, IF ANY. FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024 AND THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2023 TO AUGUST 31, 2023, THE FOUNDATION HAD NO TAX LIABILITY FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF FASB CODIFICATION TOPIC 740-10 RELATED TO UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITION TAKEN AND, AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S FEDERAL RETURNS OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) FOR AUGUST 31, 2023, DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>ANNUAL GALA</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>86696</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>65132</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>21564</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>70863</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>86696</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>65132</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>21564</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>70863</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>70863</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-49299</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>ITALY TRIP FOR 4</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>10465</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>NAPA VALLY TRIP FOR 2 + SOUTHWEST GIFT CARD</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>6046</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>4 ZONE SPRINKLER SYSTEM</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>6000</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>INVISALIGN DENTAL PACKAGE</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>5500</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>0</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEFORE IT IS SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THEN SUBMITTED TO THE IRS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES BOARD MEMBERS ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND INFORMS THEM THAT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MUST BE DISCLOSED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION AND SALARY COMPARISONS. THEN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION FOR FULL BOARD APPROVAL.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>11620 N 156TH ST</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BENNINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>68007</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>476002676</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>PUBLIC SCHOOL</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>NE</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>GOVERNMENT</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>0</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>1</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>1</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>0</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>0</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>B</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>261886</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>L</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>1071084</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>