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East Lansing Educational Foundation

  • East Lansing, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1985
  • EIN: 38-2542525

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
$118k (2023)

Expenses
$145k (2023)

Total Assets
$226k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$118,013
Expenses
$144,922
Net Income
-$26,909
Net Assets
$226,315
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,490
77.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $332
0.3%
Net Fundraising $26,191
22.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,315
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $226,315
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kevin Blair (Director) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Scott Eldridge (Director) $0 $0
Dane Sprecher (Director) $0 $0
Rebecca Dean (Director) $0 $0
Mara Haynie (Director) $0 $0
Jan Munn (Director) $0 $0
Andy Wells (Secretary) $0 $0
Julie Thomas Beckett (President) $0 $0
Tom Fehrenbach (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kacie Kefgen (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 7, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$117,706
Expenses
$112,275
Net Income
$5,431
Net Assets
$274,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,311
82.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $142
0.1%
Net Fundraising $20,253
17.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $274,139
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $274,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Erin Cazal (Director) $18,333 $0
Kwafo Adarkwa (Director) $0 $0
Casey Bain (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Blair (Director) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Scott Eldridge (Director) $0 $0
Jerry Jennings (Director) $0 $0
Dan Sprecher (Director) $0 $0
Sam Klemet (Director) $0 $0
Dorian Prier Piloto (Director) $0 $0
Julie Thomas Beckett (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$100,407
Expenses
$137,238
Net Income
-$36,831
Net Assets
$291,229
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,807
82.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24
0.0%
Net Fundraising $17,576
17.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $292,217
Total Liabilities $988
Net Assets $291,229
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kwafo Adarkwa (Director) $0 $0
Ron Bacon (Director) $0 $0
Jusin Bricarell (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Blair (Director) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Scott Eldridge (Director) $0 $0
Jerry Jennings (Director) $0 $0
Kacie Kefgen (Director) $0 $0
Sam Klemet (Director) $0 $0
Jeff Powers (Director) $0 $0
Dorian Prier Piloto (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 12, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$157,073
Expenses
$36,585
Net Income
$120,488
Net Assets
$316,560
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,148
96.2%
Program Services $2,125
1.4%
Investment Income $55
0.0%
Net Fundraising $3,745
2.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $316,560
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $316,560
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Mescher (Development Director 2/29/20) $4,950 $0
Kwafo Adarkwa (Director) $0 $0
Ron Bacon (Director) $0 $0
Justin Bricarell (Director) $0 $0
Dorinda Carter Andrews (Director) $0 $0
Julie Thomas Beckett (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Blair (Director) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Lynsey Clayton (Director) $0 $0
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Scott Eldridge (Director) $0 $0
Blair Renfro (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 7, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$153,295
Expenses
$139,432
Net Income
$13,863
Net Assets
$189,511
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,502
67.5%
Program Services $3,550
2.3%
Investment Income $93
0.1%
Net Fundraising $46,150
30.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,511
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $189,511
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Mescher (Development Director) $19,800 $0
Blair Renfro (Director) $0 $0
Dane Sprecher (Director) $0 $0
Dorinda Carter Andrews (Director) $0 $0
Julie Thomas Beckett (Director) $0 $0
Justin Bricarell (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Blair (Director) $0 $0
Lynsey Clayton (Director) $0 $0
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Ron Bacon (Director) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Anne Craft (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 2, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$98,254
Expenses
$124,356
Net Income
-$26,102
Net Assets
$162,763
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,980
68.2%
Program Services $2,650
2.7%
Investment Income $94
0.1%
Net Fundraising $28,530
29.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,763
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $162,763
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Mescher (Development Director) $19,800 $0
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Linda Grua (Director) $0 $0
Dane Sprecher (Director) $0 $0
Blair Renfro (Director) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Tim Dempsey (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kwafo Adarkwa (President) $0 $0
Dorinda Carter Andrews (Director) $0 $0
Julie Thomas Beckett (Director) $0 $0
Lynsey Clayton (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Blair (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 16, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$113,443
Expenses
$100,627
Net Income
$12,816
Net Assets
$199,802
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,390
73.5%
Program Services $3,300
2.9%
Investment Income $83
0.1%
Net Fundraising $26,670
23.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $199,802
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $199,802
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary Mescher (Development Director) $14,025 $0
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Linda Grua (Director) $0 $0
Dane Sprecher (Director) $0 $0
Blair Renfro (President) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Tim Dempsey (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kwafo Adarkwa (Vice President) $0 $0
Dorinda Carter Andrews (Director) $0 $0
Julie Thomas Beckett (Director) $0 $0
Lynsey Clayton (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Blair (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 29, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,615
Expenses
$104,410
Net Income
-$11,795
Net Assets
$176,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,609
65.4%
Program Services $2,200
2.4%
Investment Income $64
0.1%
Net Fundraising $29,742
32.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $176,644
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $176,644
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Linda Grua (Director) $0 $0
Amy Uecker (Director) $0 $0
Blair Renfro (President) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Tim Dempsey (Treasurer) $0 $0
Kwafo Adarkwa (Vice President) $0 $0
Dorinda Carter Andrews (Director) $0 $0
Julie Thomas Beckett (Director) $0 $0
Lynsey Clayton (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Blair (Director) $0 $0
Gary Mescher (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 28, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$90,005
Expenses
$77,355
Net Income
$12,650
Net Assets
$185,764
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,816
62.0%
Program Services $2,975
3.3%
Investment Income $133
0.1%
Net Fundraising $31,081
34.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $185,764
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $185,764
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Linda Grua (Director) $0 $0
Amy Uecker (Director) $0 $0
Blair Renfro (Director) $0 $0
Mindy Emerson (President) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Tim Dempsey (Treasurer Operating Fund) $0 $0
Kwafo Adarkwa (Director) $0 $0
Dorinda Carter Andrews (Director) $0 $0
Julie Thomas Beckett (Director) $0 $0
Lynsey Clayton (Director) $0 $0
Steve Japinga (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 20, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$79,116
Expenses
$103,005
Net Income
-$23,889
Net Assets
$178,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,935
61.9%
Program Services $5,413
6.8%
Investment Income $223
0.3%
Net Fundraising $24,545
31.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $178,388
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $178,388
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joan Berardo (Director) $0 $0
Dave Chapin (Director) $0 $0
Kate Powers (Director) $0 $0
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Linda Grua (Director) $0 $0
Amy Uecker (Director) $0 $0
Blair Renfro (Director) $0 $0
Mindy Emerson (President) $0 $0
Scott Carney (Director) $0 $0
Tim Dempsey (Treasurer Operating Fund) $0 $0
Kwafo Adarkwa (Director) $0 $0
Dorinda Carter Andrews (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$96,784
Expenses
$119,330
Net Income
-$22,546
Net Assets
$202,090
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,021
58.9%
Program Services $5,400
5.6%
Investment Income $288
0.3%
Net Fundraising $34,075
35.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,090
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $202,090
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joan Berardo (Director) $0 $0
Dave Chapin (Director) $0 $0
Kate Powers (Director) $0 $0
Mary Crawford (Director) $0 $0
Linda Grua (Director) $0 $0
Ann Mcdaniel (Treasurer Endowment Fund) $0 $0
Bob Wirtz (Director) $0 $0
Mary Strolle (Director) $0 $0
Amy Uecker (Director) $0 $0
Wanda Lipscomb (Director) $0 $0
Jim Papazian (Director) $0 $0
Blair Renfro (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 2, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$99,815
Expenses
$52,952
Net Income
$46,863
Net Assets
$215,073
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,683
61.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $233
0.2%
Net Fundraising $37,899
38.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $215,073
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $215,073

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$91,207
Expenses
$74,625
Net Income
$16,582
Net Assets
$161,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,881
55.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $236
0.3%
Net Fundraising $40,090
44.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,570
Total Liabilities $250
Net Assets $161,320

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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