LINCOLN-WAY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LINCOLN-WAY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

EIN 36-3986393 · Education N.E.C. (B99)

What they do

THE FOUNDATIONS PURPOSE is to ACQUIRE and DISTRIBUTE RESOURCES to LINCOLN-WAY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 IN ORDER to ENRICH and ENHANCE THE OPPORTUNITIES and EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES of THE STUDENTS SERVED BY THE DISTRICT.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $71.40 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.

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They name their leaders20 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

78.02%of revenue went to mission work71.4% of expenses · Program services

16.66%of revenue went to fundraising15.2% of expenses

$109.35spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

14.67%of revenue went to management and office costs13.4% of expenses

$0.98in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

28.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $16,869 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $62,050 for STACIE MCGLONE (EXECUTIVE DI). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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$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$180,448

Mission workProgram services$140,79078.02% of revenue71.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$26,46914.67% of revenue13.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$30,05816.66% of revenue15.2% of expenses

Total expenses$197,317109.35% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 71.4% mission · 13.4% management · 15.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.35% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 70.1% mission · 16.4% management · 13.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 119.99% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 72.6% mission · 27.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 38.33% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 72.0% mission · 14.4% management · 13.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 164.23% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 53.4% mission · 22.0% management · 24.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 50.98% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 44.3% mission · 31.3% management · 24.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 74.14% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$180,448

Expenses$197,317

Annual shortfall $16,869 Expenses were higher than revenue 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)$140,790 · 71.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$26,469 · 13.4% of expenses

Fundraising$30,058 · 15.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$180,448

Expenses$197,317

Assets$192,845

Income$233,406

Contributions$51,405

Mission work (program services)$140,790

Fundraising$30,058

Grants given$262,619

Average grant$87,540

Management and general$26,469

Stocks and bonds$42,580

Accounting fees$3,510

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

STACIE MCGLONEEXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $62,050

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (20)

STACIE MCGLONEEXECUTIVE DI

MARGARET JANIKBOARD MEMBER

SHAWN KURTHBOARD MEMBER

SALLY WIRTBOARD MEMBER

RICHARD GARTELMANNBOARD MEMBER

RAY GARZAPRESIDENT

RACHEL RATLIFFBOARD MEMBER

NICK TURTONBOARD MEMBER

MICHELLE MOYLEINTERNAL V.P

MATTHEW VAN ORDSTRANDFORMER PRESI

ALLISON HARRISBOARD MEMBER

MADISON BLACKWOODBOARD MEMBER

LOREAL FLOWERSBOARD MEMBER

LIZ WIRTHSECRETARY

KATIE NOSALBOARD MEMBER

JODI DIGNANBOARD MEMBER

JANET VIANEBOARD MEMBER

JACLYN MEDELBOARD MEMBER

GREG LADALSKIEXTERNAL V.P

DAVID ZANGTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1995
Location: 1801 E LINCOLN HWY, NEW LENOX, IL 60451-3801
County: Will
In care of: STACIE MCGLONE
Primary officer: STACIE MCGLONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(815) 462-2976

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HEARNE & ASSOCIATES PC
NTEE classification: Education N.E.C. (B99)
IRS tax category: Education N.E.C.
Grant-giving organization: Yes