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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1790521

NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206

Financials

$147K$366K2022$643K$794K2023$318K$154K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$317,978$153,670$164,308$5,310,340$8,000$5,302,340
July 31, 2024990$643,110$794,405-$151,295$4,979,479$6,176$4,973,303
July 31, 2023990$146,772$365,653-$218,881$4,933,659$59,775$4,873,884
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$18,947
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$297,580
Net gain from sales of assets
$171,425
Net income from fundraising events
$1,451
Other revenue
$1,451

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$86,150
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,239
Program services (functional)
$86,150
Management and general (functional)
$67,520

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,979,479
Total assets, end of year
$5,310,340
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,000
Net assets, end of year
$5,302,340
Publicly traded securities
$4,938,231
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,302,340
Gross receipts
$1,761,878
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
MO

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
KARISSA NIEHOFFCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$345,281$82,379
DAVIS WHITFIELDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$274,876$57,872
CHARLES BREITHAUPTCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
ROBERT ZAYASChair-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Andy WarnerMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JENNIFER RUKSTADMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MARK UYLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MICK HOFFMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Rickey NeevesMember
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Tim JacksonMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
KARISSA NIEHOFFCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$330,201$78,387
DAVIS WHITFIELDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$262,881$54,743
CHARLES BREITHAUPTCHAIR-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JEROME SINGLETONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
BILLY HAUNMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DONNIE NELSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JENNIFER RUKSTADMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MARK UYLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MICK HOFFMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ROBERT ZAYASMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
KARISSA NIEHOFFCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$315,759$74,456
DAVIS WHITFIELDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$252,104$52,385
BERNIE DOLANCHAIR-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
DAVID HINESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
CHARLES BREITHAUPTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JAY BELLARMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JEROME SINGLETONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MARK UYLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
MICK HOFFMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ROBERT ZAYASMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 690, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206-0690
In care of
% JOANNE BENNETT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAVIS WHITFIELD, 690 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Signed the 990
JOANNE BENNETT, CFO
Phone
(317) 972-6900
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

THE NFHS FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES BY FUNDING RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF RISK MINIMIZATION AND LEADERSHIP.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE GRANTS
    Expenses $47,000 · grants $47,000
  • RISK MINIMIZATION STUDIES AND RESEARCH
    Expenses $39,150 · grants $39,150

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1790521
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,310,340
Income (IRS master file)
$1,761,878

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$317,978$153,670$5,310,340XML
990-TJuly 2025–––IRS
990July 2024$643,110$794,405$4,979,479XML
990-TJuly 2024–––IRS
990July 2023$146,772$365,653$4,933,659XML
990-TJuly 2023–––IRS
990July 2022$682,058$1,698,471$5,186,169IRS
990-TJuly 2022–––IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990-TJuly 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2018–––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 43-1790521).

Questions about NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION is 43-1790521.
Is NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION 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 NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names DAVIS WHITFIELD.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NATIONAL FEDERATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $317,978, expenses of $153,670 and total assets of $5,310,340 at year end.

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