Nonprofit · EIN 56-2054137
ECHO FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $442,460 | $537,857 | -$95,397 | $274,044 | $2,255 | $271,789 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $256,349 | $321,242 | -$64,893 | $371,271 | $3,689 | $367,582 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $401,989 | $509,100 | -$107,111 | $443,155 | $11,053 | $432,102 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $424,290
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $18,170
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $293,414
- Other salaries and wages
- $79,557
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $390,935
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25
- Accounting fees
- $12,757
- Program services (functional)
- $428,571
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,767
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,519
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $371,271
- Total assets, end of year
- $274,044
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,255
- Net assets, end of year
- $271,789
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $271,789
- Gross receipts
- $442,460
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 25
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie G Ansaldo | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $110,000 | $133,414 |
| Stacey Schanzlin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 65 | $50,000 | $0 |
| Bojan Cukic | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vadim Moshkovsky | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Candice H Knezevic | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Neeraj Khanna | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maggie Tapp | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Peter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas D Pollan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Joan F Lorden | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric M Teal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank L Bryant | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie G Ansaldo | President Officer | 65 | $150,000 | $23,837 |
| Dr Joan F Lorden | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Candice H Knezevic | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Neeraj Khanna | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank L Bryant | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas D Pollan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric M Teal | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bojan Cukic | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vadim Moshkovsky | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Schanzlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie G Ansaldo | President Officer | 65 | $150,000 | $41,000 |
| Dr Joan F Lorden | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dmitry Vovchuk | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Candice H Knezevic | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Neeraj Khanna | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank L Bryant | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark E McDowell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas D Pollan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric M Teal | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Lawson zumBrunnen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1125 E MOREHEAD ST STE 101, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204-2849
- In care of
- % STEPHANIE G ANSALDO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Stacey Schanzlin, 1215 Morehead Street Street 101, Charlotte, NC 28204
- Signed the 990
- Stacey Schanzlin, President
- Phone
- (704) 491-1467
- Website
- www.EchoFoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Attolero
Mission
Act as an educational and charitable organization as it relates to sponsoring and facilitating those voices that speak of human consciousness and dignity, justice and moral courage in a way that will lead to a positive action for humankind.
Program accomplishments
- Act as an educational and charitable organization as it relates to sponsoring and facilitating those voices that speak of human consciousness and dignity, justice and moral courage in a way that will lead to a positive action for humankind. In furtherance of its mission over the past 29 years, the organization has engaged more than 750,000 students and teachers across 195 schools, providing educational programs that promote critical thinking, ethical leadership, and civic responsibility. It has mentored 101 Student Ambassadors, delivered 29 award?winning, student?created curricula used nationally and internationally, and facilitated engagement between 42 world leaders, including 15 Nobel Laureates, and local students to foster dialogue on human rights, moral responsibility, and global citizenship.Expenses $428,571
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2054137
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $274,044
- Income (IRS master file)
- $442,460
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $442,460 | $537,857 | $274,044 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $256,349 | $321,242 | $371,271 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $401,989 | $509,100 | $443,155 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 56-2054137).
Questions about ECHO FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ECHO FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ECHO FOUNDATION is 56-2054137.
- Is ECHO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to ECHO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ECHO 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 ECHO FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ECHO FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ECHO FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Stacey Schanzlin.
- Who are the officers and directors of ECHO FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (Stephanie G Ansaldo, Director).
- How much revenue does ECHO FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $442,460, expenses of $537,857 and total assets of $274,044 at year end.
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