Nonprofit · EIN 85-0997197
QUIXOTE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SUMTER, SC 29150
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,098,528 | $819,404 | $1,279,124 | $6,322,402 | $2,100,000 | $4,222,402 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,648,984 | $648,300 | $1,000,684 | $6,993,278 | $4,050,000 | $2,943,278 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $914,790 | $336,558 | $578,232 | $6,839,621 | $4,897,027 | $1,942,594 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,672,609
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,069
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,901
- Net income from fundraising events
- $423,850
- Other revenue
- $423,850
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,346
- Accounting fees
- $4,200
- Occupancy
- $219,512
- Depreciation
- $175,482
- Program services (functional)
- $394,994
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,476
- Fundraising (functional)
- $416,934
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,993,278
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,322,402
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,100,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,222,402
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,152,508
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,222,402
- Gross receipts
- $2,360,583
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIFFORD SHAW | AT-LARGE DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $40,125 |
| CAMMY CHANDLER | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| LASHEA DAVIS | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY KNOPF | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| GREG THOMPSON | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| LEWIS THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS HUTTO | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGAN KUHLMAN | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIFFORD SHAW | AT-LARGE DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $40,125 |
| CAMMY CHANDLER | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| DEXTER DAVIS | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY KNOPF | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| GREG THOMPSON | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| LEWIS THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS HUTTO | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGAN KUHLMAN | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMMY CHANDLER | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEXTER DAVIS | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JENNY KNOPF | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GIFFORD SHAW | AT-LARGE DIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DANIELLE THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GREG THOMPSON | SCHOOL DIREC Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LEWIS THOMPSON | AT-LARGE DIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CURTIS HUTTO | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| MEAGAN KUHLMAN | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 N MAIN ST, SUMTER, SC 29150-4948
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GIFFORD SHAW, 100 N MAIN STREET, SUMTER, SC 29150
- Signed the 990
- MEAGAN KUHLMAN, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (803) 418-8228
- Return prepared by
- PORTER L THOMPKINS JR CPA
Mission
QUIXOTE FOUNDATION IS SET UP AS A TYPE II SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER SCHOOL AND TO CARRY OUT LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER SCHOOL'S PROGRAM INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE BROADER COMMUNITY OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Program accomplishments
- TO SUPPORT THE LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER SCHOOL BY PROVIDING FACILITIES AND SERVICES DIRECTLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SCHOOL.Expenses $394,994
- TO SUPPORT THE LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER SCHOOL.
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
- 85-0997197
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type II
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,322,402
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,360,583
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,098,528 | $819,404 | $6,322,402 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,648,984 | $648,300 | $6,993,278 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $914,790 | $336,558 | $6,839,621 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | $330,049 | $643 | $329,406 | 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 85-0997197).
Questions about QUIXOTE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of QUIXOTE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of QUIXOTE FOUNDATION is 85-0997197.
- Is QUIXOTE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to QUIXOTE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does QUIXOTE 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 QUIXOTE 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 QUIXOTE 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 QUIXOTE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GIFFORD SHAW.
- Who are the officers and directors of QUIXOTE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does QUIXOTE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,098,528, expenses of $819,404 and total assets of $6,322,402 at year end.
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