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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3370753

CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · CELEBRATION, FL 34747

Financials

$940K$573K2023$736K$678K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$735,955$678,449$57,506$2,661,093$108,552$2,552,541
June 30, 2024990$940,045$572,675$367,370$2,479,127$83,556$2,395,571
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$364,581
Program service revenue
$224,673
Investment income
$144,431
Other revenue
$2,270

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$206,950
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$126,077
Other salaries and wages
$152,906
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$305,817
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$22,446
Occupancy
$19,410
Depreciation
$97
Program services (functional)
$560,786
Management and general (functional)
$94,493
Fundraising (functional)
$23,170

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,479,127
Total assets, end of year
$2,661,093
Total liabilities, end of year
$108,552
Net assets, end of year
$2,552,541
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,365
Publicly traded securities
$2,371,785
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,414,057
Net assets with donor restrictions
$138,484
Gross receipts
$908,283
Employees
7
Volunteers
394
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KATHLEEN SIPIOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$126,077$44
DR HAZEL JOHNSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0$0
JILL KLINEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0$0
RAY DI SANZATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RAN SAILERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0$0
TAMI DAYHARSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATHLEEN CARLSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VAL HALSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CASSANDRA STARKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PAUL KINSERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTY MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HOLLY TERRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHELE MURRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMITA SHAHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHLEEN SIPIOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$107,396
DR HAZEL JOHNSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
KATHLEEN CARLSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
RAY DI SANZATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
CAROL MCKABASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TAMI DAYHARSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVE BERELSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VAL HALSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CASSANDRA STARKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
PAUL KINSERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTY MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HOLLY TERRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELE MURRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AMITA SHAHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
610 SYCAMORE ST STE 110, CELEBRATION, FL 34747-4946
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATHLEEN SIPIO, 610 SYCAMORE STREET 110, CELEBRATION, FL 34747
Signed the 990
KATHLEEN SIPIO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(407) 566-1234
Return prepared by
SCHAFER TSCHOPP WHITCOMB ET AL

Mission

THE CELEBRATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS, CULTURE AND EDUCATION. WE SEEK TO BUILD A STRONG AND CARING COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING CITIZENS THROUGH IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS NEEDS AND ENRICH LIVES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CELEBRATION LIFELONG LEARNING: GENEROUS VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS ARE THE KEY TO CELEBRATION LIFELONG LEARNING, AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS OF ANY AGE TO LIVE IN CELEBRATION OR ITS ENVIRONS. CELEBRATION LIFELONG LEARNING MEMBERS ENJOY CLASSES, LECTURES AND CLUBS.CONCERT SERIES:REGARDED AS ONE OF THE BEST IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, THE CONCERT SERIES WAS FOUNDED WITH THE BELIEF THAT GREAT COMMUNITIES DESERVE GREAT MUSIC. THE CONCERT SERIES HONORS CENTRAL FLORIDA TALENT, FEATURES NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS AND PROMOTES ARTS APPRECIATION TO STUDENTS.HOLIDAY HOME TOUR & MAGICAL MARKETPLACE BRINGS MANY SEASONS OF JOY IN DECEMBER TO CELEBRATION AND ITS VISITORS THROUGH DECORATED HOMES AND OUR MAGICAL MARKETPLACE.LEARNING WITHOUT HUNGER IS AN EFFORT TO ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WEEKEND FOOD TO OSCEOLA SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH FOOD INSECURITY.MEMORIAL GARDEN PROVIDES A SPECIAL PLACE FOR CELEBRATION RESIDENTS TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES WHO HAVE PASSED.SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO GRADUATING STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN CELEBRATION OR ATTEND CELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOL TO ASSIST THEM IN FURTHERING THEIR EDUCATION.THRIVING IN PLACE HELPS CELEBRATION RESIDENT MEMBERS WHO ARE AGING OR LIVING WITH A DISABLILITY REMAIN IN THER HOMES LIVING INDEPENDENT AND ENRICHED LIVES THROUGH VOLUNTEER DRIVEN SERVICES AND SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $560,786 · grants $206,950

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3370753
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,661,093
Income (IRS master file)
$908,283

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$735,955$678,449$2,661,093XML
990June 2024$940,045$572,675$2,479,127XML
990June 2023$481,056$411,231$2,274,352IRS
990September 2022$583,798$459,383$1,989,325IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––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 59-3370753).

Questions about CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC is 59-3370753.
Is CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CELEBRATION FOUNDATION 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 CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC 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 CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC 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 CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHLEEN SIPIO.
Who are the officers and directors of CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,077 (KATHLEEN SIPIO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $735,955, expenses of $678,449 and total assets of $2,661,093 at year end.

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