2026-03-11T13:00:47-04:00 2025-07-31 411227298 CUMMINGS KEEGAN & CO PLLP 600 HIGHWAY 169 S STE 1400 SAINT LOUIS PARK MN 554261218 990 2024-08-01 453744821 FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION INC FARN 6512938675 1290 ARCADE STREET ST PAUL MN 55106 KATE MAKOSKY CO-CHAIR 6512938675 2026-02-03 true HOLLEY THOMPSON P01212650 9523452500 2026-02-03 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KATE MAKOSKY 1290 ARCADE STREET ST PAUL MN 55106 229933 false X X 2011 MN FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, INC. (FSO) IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) COMMITTEE THAT SERVES AS THE PTO GROUP OF FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL THAT CONSISTS OF PARENTS, STAFF MEMBERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. FSO'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CHILDREN ATTENDING FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND IMPROVING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF ALL PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, STUDENTS, STAFF AND TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED. 4 4 0 30 0 152017 212975 13860 16958 0 0 165877 229933 0 0 0 0 0 179094 218396 179094 218396 -13217 11537 426075 437612 0 426075 437612 X FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, INC. (FSO) IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) COMMITTEE THAT SERVES AS THE PTO GROUP OF FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL THAT CONSISTS OF PARENTS, STAFF MEMBERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. FSO'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CHILDREN ATTENDING FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND IMPROVING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF ALL PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, STUDENTS, STAFF AND TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED. false false 175833 214740 THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE, AND MATH FOR ALL STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY. THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, FIELD TRIPS, EXTENDED DAY FIELD TRIPS, SPACE DAY, EDUCATIONAL CAMPS, AEROSPACE/STEM FAMILY NIGHTS, AND GUEST AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERT SPEAKERS. GUESTS AND SPEAKERS SERVE AS ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS FOR STUDENTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM SERVICED AN ESTIMATED 3,500 PEOPLE. 6615 THE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING PARTICIPATION, ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE, AND RECOGNIZE STUDENTS, STAFF, TEACHERS, AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE OPTIMAL ASSISTANCE TO RUN THESE PROGRAMS. SCHOOL WIDE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 4TH GRADE EAA OSHKOSH CAMP, 2ND/3RD GRADE OMAHA, NE, TRIP, JUNIOR HIGH WOLF RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING SCIENCE ENRICHMENT, FUNDRAISERS, FAMILY NIGHTS, 8TH GRADE CAPSTONE PROJECT, PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY, SCIENCE FAIRS, WINTER CARNIVAL, STAFF APPRECIATION, TRACK & FIELD DAY, CLASSROOM T-SHIRTS, AND WHERE EVERYONE BELONG (WEB)STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. 34438 15193 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY WITH FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE MAGNET SCHOOL. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCE THE FARNSWORTH IDENTITY, ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND INVOLVE KEY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: COMMUNITY FESTIVALS, FAMILY EVENTS AND NIGHTS, FUNDRAISERS, STAFF APPRECIATION, TRACK AND FIELD DAY, CLASSROOM T-SHIRTS. 216886 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false false X 4 4 false false false false true false false true false false false false true false true false false false false false MN X ALLISON MCQUADE 6512938675 1290 ARCADE STREET ST PAUL MN 55106 X KATE MAKOSKY CO-CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KEESHA PFEIFER CO-CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALLISON MCQUADE CO-TREASURER 4.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL RICHARDS CO-TREASURER 2.00 X 0 0 0 false false false 212975 212975 TRIP FEES 16958 16958 16958 229933 16958 X 1500 1500 10 10 882 882 44323 44323 CURRICULUM & EVENTS 89456 89456 EVENT FEES 30570 30570 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 13293 13293 CLOTHING 11550 11550 26812 26812 218396 216886 1510 0 426075 437612 426075 437612 0 0 X 426075 437612 426075 437612 426075 437612 11537 X false false X 19943 15101 240126 152017 212975 640162 19943 15101 240126 152017 212975 640162 640162 640162 16958 1.00000 X true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, INC. (FSO) IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) COMMITTEE THAT SERVES AS THE PTO GROUP OF FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL THAT CONSISTS OF PARENTS, STAFF MEMBERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. FSO'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CHILDREN ATTENDING FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND IMPROVING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF ALL PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, STUDENTS, STAFF AND TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 MEMBERS OF FSO CAN BE ANY PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR OTHER ADULT STANDING IN LOCO PARENTIS FOR A STUDENT AT THE SCHOOL SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION PURPOSE OF THE FSO. THE PRINCIPALS AND ANY STAFF, EMPLOYEE AT FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL MAY ALSO BE MEMBERS. MEMBERS CAN VOTE TO ELECT FSO OFFICERS. MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT TO VOTE AND HAVE ATTENDED THREE MEETINGS DURING THE FISCAL SCHOOL YEAR OR AT LEAST TWO CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS. MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR FSO SPONSORED ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGED TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES, AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE FSO OFFICERS AND SCHOOL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8B FSO DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES THAT ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE RETURN IS PREPARED BY THE AEROSPACE COORDINATOR AND FSO-CO CHAIR AND REVIEWED BY SELECT BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C WHEN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARISE, THE GOVERNING BODY WILL PROHIBIT THE PERSON(S) WITH CONFLICTS FROM VOTING PROCEDURES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 FSO MAKES AVAILABLE AT THE REGULAR MEETINGS THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST DUE TO SECURITY REASONS OF BANK ACCOUNT NUMBERS. A FINANCIAL REPORT IS MADE AT FSO'S MEETINGS AND BY INDIVIDUAL REQUEST. AN ANNUAL FISCAL REPORT SUMMARY WILL BE PROVIDED WHEN FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBER'S REVIEW. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E FLIGHT SIMULATOR 8,925 0 0 FALS PAYBACK DAY 8,468 0 0 MEALS 8,342 0 0 TEACHER GIFTS 910 0 0 TAXES & FILING FEES 167 0 0 TOTAL 26,812 0 0