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Sylarn Foundation

  • Marquette, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2015
  • EIN: 47-4866886

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.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$752k (2024)

Expenses
$1.42M (2024)

Total Assets
$6.01M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 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 Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$752,494
Expenses
$1,421,316
Net Income
-$668,822
Net Assets
$6,009,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $32,097
4.3%
Dividends $169,004
22.5%
Sales of Assets $551,162
73.2%
Other Income $231
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,325,315
93.2%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $6,009,373
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,009,373
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & P) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & V) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & A) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 7, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$603,273
Expenses
$2,073,095
Net Income
-$1,469,822
Net Assets
$6,672,008
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $28,097
4.7%
Dividends $197,453
32.7%
Sales of Assets $377,723
62.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,984,125
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $6,672,008
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,672,008
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & P) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & V) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & A) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$716,030
Expenses
$1,453,633
Net Income
-$737,603
Net Assets
$8,126,188
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4,633
0.6%
Dividends $240,958
33.7%
Sales of Assets $470,439
65.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,340,486
92.2%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $8,126,188
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,126,188
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & President/Sec/T) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & Vice President) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & Asst Secretary) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 3, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,287,063
Expenses
$2,885,823
Net Income
-$1,598,760
Net Assets
$8,870,753
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $586
0.0%
Dividends $272,743
21.2%
Sales of Assets $1,013,734
78.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,784,642
96.5%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $8,870,753
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,870,753
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & President/Sec/T) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & Vice President) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & Asst Secretary) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$569,570
Expenses
$2,197,607
Net Income
-$1,628,037
Net Assets
$10,469,616
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5,419
1.0%
Dividends $254,036
44.6%
Sales of Assets $240,961
42.3%
Other Income $69,154
12.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,103,982
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $10,469,617
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $10,469,616
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & President/Sec/T) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & Vice President) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & Asst Secretary) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$827,104
Expenses
$3,117,874
Net Income
-$2,290,770
Net Assets
$12,090,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $15,305
1.9%
Dividends $357,058
43.2%
Sales of Assets $375,787
45.4%
Other Income $78,954
9.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,016,900
96.8%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $12,090,957
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $12,090,956
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & President/Sec/T) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & Vice President) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & Asst Secretary) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on July 1, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,567,864
Expenses
$2,033,845
Net Income
$534,019
Net Assets
$14,380,310
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,990,560
77.5%
Interest Revenue $13,198
0.5%
Dividends $355,237
13.8%
Sales of Assets $208,869
8.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,652,515
81.3%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $14,380,310
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,380,310
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & President/Sec/T) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & Vice President) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & Asst Secretary) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 11, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$7,029,914
Expenses
$2,050,215
Net Income
$4,979,699
Net Assets
$13,849,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $6,319,566
89.9%
Interest Revenue $3,980
0.1%
Dividends $360,563
5.1%
Sales of Assets $345,805
4.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,950,295
95.1%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $13,849,313
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,849,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & President/Sec/T) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & Vice President) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & Asst Secretary) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 11, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,182,478
Expenses
$2,311,276
Net Income
$8,871,202
Net Assets
$8,871,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,602,370
94.8%
Interest Revenue $350
0.0%
Dividends $127,178
1.1%
Sales of Assets $452,580
4.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,292,000
99.2%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $8,871,202
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,871,202
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & President/Sec/Treas) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & Vice President) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & Asst Secretary) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $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 $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Howard L Cohodas (Director & President/Sec/Treas) $0 $0
Nadine R Cohodas (Director & Vice President) $0 $0
Kenneth J Seavoy (Director & Asst Secretary) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 4, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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