THE DALE FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE DALE FOUNDATION

EIN 27-2407676 · Education N.E.C. (B99)

What they do

The Organization Supports The Work of The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. The DALE Foundation Conducts Research to Support The Profession, Provides Scholarship Opportunities, and Leads Workforce Development Initiatives to Advance The Profession.

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Should I give to this charity?

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $73.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

48.70%of revenue went to mission work73.2% of expenses · Program services

$66.56spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

17.85%of revenue went to management and office costs26.8% of expenses

$44.67in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

95.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $73,936 for LAURA L SKARNULIS (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$27,243

Mission workProgram services$13,26848.70% of revenue73.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$4,86417.85% of revenue26.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$18,13266.56% of revenue

The uncolored part of the ring is revenue above these reported expenses.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202573.2% mission

202459.0% mission

202354.2% mission

202261.7% mission

202172.8% mission

202067.5% mission

201981.1% mission

201873.5% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$27,243

Expenses$18,132

Annual surplus $9,111 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$13,268 · 73.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$4,864 · 26.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$27,243

Expenses$18,132

Assets$810,020

Income$1,219,114

Contributions$26,000

Mission work (program services)$13,268

Management and general$4,864

Accounting fees$2,500

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

LAURA L SKARNULISCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 5 hrs/week $73,936Base · Other $73,936

CARLOS GAXIOLABOARD MEMBER · 1 hrs/week $1,500

JANEE TAMAYOBOARD MEMBER · 1 hrs/week $1,500

KERRI FRIELSECRETARY/TREASURER · 1 hrs/week $1,500

ROYANN ROYERBOARD MEMBER · 1 hrs/week $1,500

VICKI BRETTBOARD MEMBER · 1 hrs/week $1,500

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (7)

LAURA L SKARNULISCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CARLOS GAXIOLABOARD MEMBER

JANEE TAMAYOBOARD MEMBER

KERRI FRIELSECRETARY/TREASURER

ROYANN ROYERBOARD MEMBER

VICKI BRETTBOARD MEMBER

SANDRA GARCIA YOUNGPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2011
Location: 444 N Michigan Avenue 900, Chicago, IL 60611
County: Cook
In care of: Laura Skarnulis
Primary officer: Laura Skarnulis, Chief Executive Officer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(312) 642-3368

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC
NTEE classification: Education N.E.C. (B99)
IRS tax category: Education N.E.C.