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Nonprofit · EIN 35-1082961

MORTAR BOARD INC

Also known as NATIONAL OFFICE

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43212

Financials

$405K$484K2023$519K$596K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MORTAR BOARD INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$518,676$596,276-$77,600$44,005$95,634-$51,629
December 31, 2023990$405,196$483,796-$78,600$158,692$139,717$18,975
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$366,613
Membership dues
$212,458
Program service revenue
$115,348
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$27,354
Other revenue
$36,715

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$105,575
Other salaries and wages
$128,250
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$273,211
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$19,432
Travel
$8,225
Program services (functional)
$489,976
Management and general (functional)
$86,718
Fundraising (functional)
$19,582

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$158,692
Total assets, end of year
$44,005
Total liabilities, end of year
$95,634
Net assets, end of year
-$51,629
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$51,629
Gross receipts
$539,148
Employees
8
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1938
State of legal domicile
IN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR KIRSTEN FOXEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
25$105,575
MS KATHRYN CHICKIMDT. PAST P
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DR PATIENCE WHITWORTHVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1.25$0
MS JENNIFER BIRCH SZOLWINSKITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.66$0
AIMEE ABERNATHYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.66$0
CATHERINE VERSCHELDENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR CASSANDRA LUCASNATIONAL PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
NATHAN CORDLEPRESIDENT EL
Trustee or director, Officer
0.66$0
MAKAYLA JOHNSONSTUDENT REP-
Trustee or director
0.5$0
GABRIELLE TESSIERSTUDENT REP-
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MR MOHAMMED HILLALUMNI REP-A
Trustee or director
0.5$0
WILSON CHANALUMNI REP-A
Trustee or director
0.5$0
LESLIE ELLISALUMNI REP-A
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SIERRA MALIK-MISSELHORNSTUDENT REP-
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ANNANYA SINHASTUDENT REP-
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR KIRSTEN FOXEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
25$103,292
MS KATHRYN CHICKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
DR PATIENCE WHITWORTHVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MS BRE'UNA KEETONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AIMEE ABERNATHYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR CASSANDRA LUCASPRESIDENT-EL
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
NATHAN CORDLEPRESIDENT EL
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR BARBARA ARNOLDEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
MAKAYLA JOHNSONSTUDENT REP-
Trustee or director
1$0
MS MARGARET MEIERHENRYSTUDENT REP-
Trustee or director
1$0
GABRIELLE TESSIERSTUDENT REP-
Trustee or director
1$0
MS JENNIFER BIRCH SZOLWINSKIALUMNI REP-A
Trustee or director
2$0
MR MOHAMMED HILLALUMNI REP-A
Trustee or director
1$0
WILSON CHANALUMNI REP-A
Trustee or director
2$0
MS GAIL HARRISON CORVETTEIMDT. PAST P
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1200 CHAMBERS RD STE 201, COLUMBUS, OH 43212-1703
In care of
% JANE A HAMBLIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR KIRSTEN FOX, 1200 CHAMBERS ROAD SUITE 201, COLUMBUS, OH 43212
Signed the 990
DR KIRSTEN FOX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(614) 488-4094
Return prepared by
WELLS CPA LLC

Mission

MORTAR BOARD, INC. IS THE PREMIER NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY RECOGNIZING COLLEGE SENIORS FOR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - MORTAR BOARD IS A MEMBER-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION AND WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF MEMBERS SUPPORT INITIATIVES TO SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE THE SOCIETY ALIGNED WITH THE SOCIETY'S PURPOSE OF ADVANCING SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. THIS TAKES PLACE THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND MAILING OF MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS, THE WEBSITE, AND OUR TWICE ANNUAL MAGAZINE AND PRINTED RESOURCES TO SHARE WITH OUR MEMBERS, IN-PERSON LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AROUND VARIOUS TOPICS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND SOCIETY WIDE PROGRAMS RANGING FROM NETWORKING EVENTS TO LEADERSHIP MEETINGS TO SPEAKER SERIES.
    Expenses $290,857
  • CHAPTER SUPPORT - RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, AND TRAINING PROVIDED TO LOCAL CHAPTERS TO STRENGTHEN OPERATIONS, ENGAGEMENT, AND MEMBER DEVELOPMENT. THIS INCLUDES ADVISING, MENTORING, PROGRAM MATERIALS, AND VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
    Expenses $15,024
  • NATIONAL CONFERENCE - PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF THE SOCIETYS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, NETWORKING, AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND ALUMNI. IT ALSO COVERS MATERIALS AND LOGISTICS TO ENSURE A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
    Expenses $184,095 · revenue $115,348

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-1082961
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B43I)
Group exemption
0910 (86 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$44,005
Income (IRS master file)
$539,148

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$518,676$596,276$44,005XML
990December 2023$405,196$483,796$158,692XML
990December 2022$431,886$514,338$209,066IRS
990December 2021$513,485$460,297$330,137IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-1082961).

Questions about MORTAR BOARD INC

What is the EIN of MORTAR BOARD INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MORTAR BOARD INC is 35-1082961.
Is MORTAR BOARD INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
Are donations to MORTAR BOARD INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does MORTAR BOARD INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MORTAR BOARD INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MORTAR BOARD INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MORTAR BOARD INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DR KIRSTEN FOX.
Who are the officers and directors of MORTAR BOARD INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,575 (DR KIRSTEN FOX, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does MORTAR BOARD INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $518,676, expenses of $596,276 and total assets of $44,005 at year end.

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