Nonprofit · EIN 68-0105303
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TRUCKEE, CA 96160
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $601,225 | $646,377 | -$45,152 | $3,009,418 | $10,027 | $2,999,391 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $445,380 | $477,136 | -$31,756 | $2,941,189 | $8,915 | $2,932,274 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $464,174 | $415,440 | $48,734 | $2,787,366 | $13,820 | $2,773,546 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $124,147
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $166,618
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $82,742
- Net income from fundraising events
- $310,460
- Other revenue
- $310,460
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $422,304
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,457
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,429
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $130,879
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,760
- Program services (functional)
- $522,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $76,000
- Fundraising (functional)
- $48,285
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,941,189
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,009,418
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,027
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,999,391
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,789,298
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $210,093
- Gross receipts
- $605,275
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA BROWN | ED til Nov '24 Officer | 32 | $79,477 | $2,029 |
| Amy Macosko | Interim ED Officer | 26 | $20,378 | $0 |
| MEGAN EVANS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN PEKAREK | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME GIGNOUX | CFO/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOOLY HOPKINS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZA SMITH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOJO ROUAS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA DELUNA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HELM | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN KENDALL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NGAI RYAN | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX LEABMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE OVERALL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY FLORES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAIRA WEST | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSAY HILL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNIE MACFADYEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATJA DAHL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN CHOREY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH COUSTETTE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAYDEN PRUITT | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Anna Yarbrough | Executive Dir. Officer | 35 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA BROWN | Executive Dir. Officer | 32 | $76,929 | $5,070 |
| AMY MACOSKO | Pres thru 9/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN PEKAREK | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN EVANS | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME GIGNOUX | CFO/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAISY ANDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOOLY HOPKINS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH BIEBL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUBREY HARPER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZA SMITH | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOJO ROUAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA DELUNA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HELM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN KENDALL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NGAI RYAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX LEABMAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE OVERALL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LALIOTIS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY FLORES | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAIRA WEST | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE MACFADYEN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATJA DAHL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN CHOREY | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH COUSTETTE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HAYDEN PRUITT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA BROWN | Executive Dir. Officer | 32 | $69,580 | $4,408 |
| KIRSTEN PEKAREK | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA DELUNA | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY MACOSKO | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME GIGNOUX | CFO/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAISY ANDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERUSHA HALL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOOLY HOPKINS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH BIEBL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUBREY HARPER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZA SMITH | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOJO ROUAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN EVANS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HELM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN KENDALL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE NGAI RYAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE OVERALL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LALIOTIS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY FLORES | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE MACFADYEN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATJA DAHL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN CHOREY | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH COUSTETTE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HAYDEN PRUITT | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2951, TRUCKEE, CA 96160-2951
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Anna Yarbrough, PO BOX 2951, TRUCKEE, CA 96160
- Signed the 990
- Anna Yarbrough, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (530) 550-7984
- Website
- WWW.EXINED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NICOLE S SACHSE CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0105303 or by the name EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To enhance public education within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District to strengthen the learning experience for students.
Program accomplishments
- During the year, the Foundation provided $422,304 in grants, resources, and educator awards to support enhanced learning across the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. This included 60 classroom grants totaling $190,748 and targeted investments in math, science, STEAM, environmental science, and literacy. Additional funding supported arts education, Career and Technical Education, experiential history programs, social-emotional learning, and accessibility resources.To advance TTUSDs outdoor education initiative, we awarded $102,300 for bunk beds and mattresses for the new TAHOE Lab and Outdoor School. We also funded $32,000 for CTE field trips in Culinary Arts, Sports Medicine, Emergency Response, and Engineering. The Foundation continued its multiyear commitment to Aim High and granted $36,000 to Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships for science programming and stewardship events.Expenses $522,092 · grants $422,304
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
- 68-0105303
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,009,418
- Income (IRS master file)
- $605,275
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $601,225 | $646,377 | $3,009,418 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $445,380 | $477,136 | $2,941,189 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $464,174 | $415,440 | $2,787,366 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 68-0105303).
Questions about EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 68-0105303.
- Is EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 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 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Anna Yarbrough.
- Who are the officers and directors of EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,477 (LAURA BROWN, ED til Nov '24).
- How much revenue does EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $601,225, expenses of $646,377 and total assets of $3,009,418 at year end.
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