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Nonprofit · EIN 90-1499279

LILY PAD FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MADISON, MS 39130

Financials

$121K$108K2023$133K$235K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LILY PAD FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$132,852$235,395-$102,543$629,660$2,276$627,384
December 31, 2023990$120,600$108,016$12,584$734,834$4,907$729,927
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$130,137
Program service revenue
$1,200
Investment income
$1,515
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$50,000
Other salaries and wages
$40,965
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$91,805
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,749
Occupancy
$8,007
Travel
$460
Depreciation
$22,129
Program services (functional)
$195,549
Management and general (functional)
$19,791
Fundraising (functional)
$20,055

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$734,834
Total assets, end of year
$629,660
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,276
Net assets, end of year
$627,384
Land, buildings and equipment
$449,804
Net assets without donor restrictions
$627,384
Gross receipts
$156,999
Employees
13
Volunteers
75
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
MS

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
KRISTIN LAPEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$50,000
BRENT LAPEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LAZAIRE B MARTINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEANNA ELLIOTTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
HARLEY MATTHEWSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TODD MANUELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN LAPEEXEC DIRECTOR40$48,750
BRENT LAPEVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LAZAIRE B MARTINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DEANNA ELLIOTTPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
HARLEY MATTHEWSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
TODD MANUELDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 501, MADISON, MS 39130-0501
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEANNA ELLIOTT, PO BOX 501, MADISON, MS 39130
Signed the 990
DEANNA ELLIOTT, PRESIDENT
Phone
(601) 951-8776
Return prepared by
MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA

Mission

THE LILY PAD FOUNDATION RUNS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT RESTAURANT FOCUSED ON EMPLOYING AND TRAINING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO GIVE THEM THE WORK SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT WITH OTHER BUSINESSES. THE CAFE WORKS WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESSES TO ASSIST EMPLOYEES WITH GAINING EMPLOYMENT WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • IN FEBRUARY OF 2024, LILY PAD FOUNDATION BEGAN AN AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NON-PROFIT, HUGS CAFE, INC. IN MCKINNEY, TEXAS. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, THE LILY PAD FOUNDATION IS LICENSING ITS TRAINING PROGRAM AND ABLE TO UTILIZE ITS EXPERTISE AND MENTORSHIP TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN INCLUSIVE HIRING AND TRAINING. THE ORGANIZATION GREW FROM A STAFF OF 1 TO 2 IN MAY OF 2024 ADDING ON A KITCHEN MANAGER/INSTRUCTOR TO THE TEAM. WITH THIS ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS INTO THE LILY PAD TRAINING PROGRAM. 11 INDIVIDUALS WERE ACCEPTED INTO THE FIRST COHORT OF STUDENTS TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM IN JUNE OF 2024 AT NO COST TO THEM OR THEIR FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS. THEY WERE NOT CHARGED TUITION TO ENTER THE PROGRAM. ONCE THE EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK WAS COMPLETED AND THE INDIVIDUALS GRADUATED FROM THE TRAINING PROGRAM, ALL 11 STUDENTS WERE ACCEPTED INTO PAID INTERNSHIP POSITIONS IN DECEMBER OF 2024 IN THE CAFE OPERATED BY THE LILY PAD FOUNDATION. STATS ON STUDENTS/INTERNS: 45.5% HAVE A PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, 36.4% HAVE A PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS OF DOWN SYNDROME, 18.1% HAVE OTHER INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
    Expenses $195,549 · revenue $1,200

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
90-1499279
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$629,660
Income (IRS master file)
$156,999

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2016
Posted by the IRS
September 26, 2019
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2018

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$132,852$235,395$629,660XML
990December 2023$120,600$108,016$734,834XML
990December 2022$149,267$79,183$727,422IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 90-1499279).

Questions about LILY PAD FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LILY PAD FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LILY PAD FOUNDATION is 90-1499279.
Is LILY PAD FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
Are donations to LILY PAD FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LILY PAD 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 LILY PAD 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 LILY PAD 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 LILY PAD FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEANNA ELLIOTT.
Who are the officers and directors of LILY PAD FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,000 (KRISTIN LAPE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LILY PAD FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $132,852, expenses of $235,395 and total assets of $629,660 at year end.

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