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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0594530

WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ABILENE, TX 79606

Financials

$249K$127K2023$310K$147K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$310,056$147,458$162,598$1,956,059$0$1,956,059
December 31, 2023990$248,517$127,469$121,048$1,499,675$0$1,499,675
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$113,732
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$68,267
Net gain from sales of assets
$22,963
Net income from fundraising events
$128,057
Other revenue
$128,057

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$93,875
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,882
Program services (functional)
$93,875
Management and general (functional)
$53,583

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,499,675
Total assets, end of year
$1,956,059
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,956,059
Publicly traded securities
$1,725,752
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,956,059
Gross receipts
$399,611
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
TX

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
Becky RentzVice President - Development
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Denise BlakePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Samantha MiersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Joey LightDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mashelle AncellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ricky BaconDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Lisa ChavezDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Candice McCraySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Tim NelsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Amber PeckDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sherry HirschDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Lisa SalmonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sevie SchonerstedtDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jennifer HannerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Marshall MorrisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Johanna WeltzinVice President - Operations
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Becky RentzVice President - Development
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Denise BlakePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Samantha MiersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Joey LightDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mashelle AncellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ricky BaconDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Lisa ChavezDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Candice McCraySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Tim NelsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Frank PeckDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sherry HirschDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Lisa SalmonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sevie SchonerstedtDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Traci SimonsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sheila WarrenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Johanna WeltzinVice President - Operations
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Jennifer HannerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6249 BUFFALO GAP RD, ABILENE, TX 79606-4901
In care of
% WYLIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Becky Rentz, 6249 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene, TX 796064901
Signed the 990
Denise Blake, President
Phone
(325) 692-4353
Return prepared by
Wolfe and Company PC

Mission

The Wylie Bulldogs Education Foundation has a mission of collecting and distributing gifts to promote excellence in education.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Foundation awarded university scholarships to 17 graduating seniors. All eligible seniors are invited to apply. To be eligible, the applicant must have attended Wylie High School their entire senior year and have maintained a "B" average. A committee consisting of 7 community and Board members evaluate the candidates based on financial need, GPA/ACT/SAT scores, references, school/community/work involvement, leadership skills and an essay. The scholarship checks are mailed directly to the registrar's office of the university for the benefit of the awarded student.
    Expenses $25,000 · grants $25,000
  • The Foundation awarded 22 Teacher Grants in 2024 totalling $23627. These grant awards will be disbursed in 2025. Balance of $59,883 funded in 2024 was for prior years' grants. All full time teachers in Wylie ISD are eligible and encouraged to apply. A committee of 7 community and Board members evaluate the candidates' request based on the potential to involve a great number of students and consistency with Wylie ISD's goal of increasing student achievement. The Major Objectives of the request are evaluated for definable and obtainable objectives and responsiveness to a stated need. The Activities/Implementation Plan is evaluated to assure that the project's methods are research based and are instructionally sound. Methods for Evaluation of the completed project are required.The teacher grant checks are mailed directly to Wylie ISD's accountant for the benefit of the awarded teachers. The teachers purchase items approved in the grant and present receipts for reimbursement to Wylie ISD.
    Expenses $59,883 · grants $59,883
  • The Foundation welcomed 43 new teachers to Wylie ISD before school started and to recognize 7 retiring teachers.. Hendrick Health teams up with the Foundation to provide a luncheon for the new teachers and the administrators from each campus. The Foundation presents a $100 Mardel's gift card to each new teacher to help furnish their new classroom. The Foundation relates its purpose and the availability of Teacher Grants.
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • Provides necessities for homeless students or students on the verge of homelessness. It provides a one-time grant for shoes and backpacks.
    Expenses $3,992 · grants $3,992

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
80-0594530
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,956,059
Income (IRS master file)
$399,611

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$310,056$147,458$1,956,059IRS
990December 2023$248,517$127,469$1,499,675XML
990December 2022$241,448$162,380$1,378,627IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 80-0594530).

Questions about WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 80-0594530.
Is WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WYLIE BULLDOGS 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 WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Becky Rentz.
Who are the officers and directors of WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WYLIE BULLDOGS EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $310,056, expenses of $147,458 and total assets of $1,956,059 at year end.

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