Arete Foundation
Organization summary
Type of Nonprofit
Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Donations to this organization are tax deductible.
Summary charts: organization finances over time
Revenue $8.96M (2024)
Expenses $3.62M (2024)
Total Assets $42.6M (2024)
Total Liabilities $6.74M (2024)
Tax Filings by Year
Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2024
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $598,931 |
6.7%
|
| Interest Revenue | $16,882 |
0.2%
|
| Dividends | $1,589,336 |
17.7%
|
| Sales of Assets | $1,285,321 |
14.3%
|
| Other Income | $5,466,920 |
61.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $5,427,643 |
> 100%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $399,882 |
11.0%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,597,539 | |
| Total Liabilities | $6,741,767 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Elliott (Chief Financial Offi) | $175,000 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Brotman (Vice President, As R) | $116,667 | $0 |
| Donna Zanghi (Executive Director,) | $108,215 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Oct. 14, 2025Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2023
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $0 | |
| Interest Revenue | $127,750 |
7.7%
|
| Dividends | $1,223,163 |
73.3%
|
| Sales of Assets | -$1,981,990 | |
| Other Income | $2,299,518 |
> 100%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $6,274,260 |
61.7%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $393,667 |
3.9%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,050,715 | |
| Total Liabilities | $8,710,594 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Elliott (Chief Financial Offi) | $175,000 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Brotman (Vice President, As R) | $116,667 | $0 |
| Donna Zanghi (Executive Director,) | $102,000 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Oct. 15, 2024Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2022
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $2,285,000 |
33.0%
|
| Interest Revenue | $5,817 |
0.1%
|
| Dividends | $1,548,414 |
22.3%
|
| Sales of Assets | $2,993,853 |
43.2%
|
| Other Income | $100,933 |
1.5%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $7,461,511 |
59.8%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $376,609 |
3.0%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52,988,507 | |
| Total Liabilities | $5,677,818 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Brotman (Vice President, As R) | $116,667 | $0 |
| Thomas Elliott (Chief Financial Offi) | $90,192 | $0 |
| Donna Zanghi (Executive Director,) | $70,000 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Oct. 13, 2023Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2021
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $0 | |
| Interest Revenue | $2,887 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $1,229,965 |
11.9%
|
| Sales of Assets | -$8,719,140 | |
| Other Income | $17,860,590 |
> 100%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $7,239,137 |
75.2%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $355,102 |
3.7%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,251,641 | |
| Total Liabilities | $10,956,060 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Sue Taylor (Executive Director,) | $135,154 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Brotman (Vice President, As R) | $112,179 | $0 |
| Corey Cannon (Chief Financial Offi) | $107,769 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Oct. 17, 2022Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2020
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $3,026,000 |
51.1%
|
| Interest Revenue | $15,979 |
0.3%
|
| Dividends | $1,032,449 |
17.4%
|
| Sales of Assets | $1,852,686 |
31.3%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $9,973,227 |
> 100%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $330,942 |
3.6%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $69,704,325 | |
| Total Liabilities | $8,167,612 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Sue Taylor (Executive Director,) | $130,000 | $0 |
| Corey Cannon (Chief Financial Offi) | $100,942 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Brotman (Vice President, As R) | $100,000 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on May 11, 2022Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2019
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $100 |
0.0%
|
| Interest Revenue | $13,160 |
0.3%
|
| Dividends | $1,328,198 |
30.0%
|
| Sales of Assets | $697,962 |
15.8%
|
| Other Income | $2,382,435 |
53.9%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $8,830,256 |
> 100%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $284,346 |
3.8%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $76,037,309 | |
| Total Liabilities | $11,725,290 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2018
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2016
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2015
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2014
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $5,036,000 | |
| Interest Revenue | $11,009 | |
| Dividends | $1,521,403 | |
| Sales of Assets | $133,930 | |
| Other Income | -$10,401,866 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $7,975,343 |
95.7%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $46,000 |
0.6%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $73,612,973 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,301,121 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2013
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $5,594,570 |
80.3%
|
| Interest Revenue | $205,387 |
2.9%
|
| Dividends | $1,402,903 |
20.1%
|
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Other Income | -$136,105 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $4,768,496 |
90.1%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $35,000 |
0.7%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $85,986,511 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,902,372 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2012
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $1,130,400 |
33.1%
|
| Interest Revenue | $85,222 |
2.5%
|
| Dividends | $1,451,335 |
42.5%
|
| Sales of Assets | $749,623 |
21.9%
|
| Other Income | -$1,227 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $5,931,087 |
90.2%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $26,000 |
0.4%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $79,888,727 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,774,212 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2011
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $13,059,442 |
23.8%
|
| Interest Revenue | $228,486 |
0.4%
|
| Dividends | $1,155,585 |
2.1%
|
| Sales of Assets | $40,390,371 |
73.7%
|
| Other Income | $3,075 |
0.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $6,434,375 |
87.6%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $24,000 |
0.3%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $82,055,504 | |
| Total Liabilities | $834,668 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2010
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2009
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2008
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2007
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2006
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2005
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2004
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2003
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2002
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2001
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
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