TREMONT EDUCATION FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

TREMONT EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN 37-1296130

What they do

to SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE INNOVATIVE AND/OR COMPLEMENT, ENRICH or ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES for THE STUDENTS IN TREMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT 702

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Good signs so far

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Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

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 leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

$167.64spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$2.30of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$15.07in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

67.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $23,000 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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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.

Money in and money out

Revenue$34,006

Expenses$57,006

Annual shortfall $23,000 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$1,302 · 2.3% of expenses

Grants paid$151,873 · 266.4% of expenses

This source amount exceeds total expenses; compare the filing details carefully.

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$34,006

Expenses$57,006

Assets$858,845

Income$198,446

Contributions$22,889

Grants given$151,873

Average grant$25,312

Management and general$1,302

Stocks and bonds$10,282

Accounting fees$1,000

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

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

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

CHRISTINE PAPENHAUSETREASURER

CODY BEERPRESIDENT

CURT HERRINDIRECTOR

LORI FUOSSDIRECTOR

MARTHA OERTLEDIRECTOR

MARYGRACE KAISERSECRETARY

MERRY SUMERDIRECTOR

MIKE HONANVICE-PRESIDENT

NOAH LEEDIRECTOR

ROB ROPPDIRECTOR

TERESA DELINSKIDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1992
Location: 400 WEST PEARL, TREMONT, IL 61568
County: Tazewell
In care of: CHRISTINE PAPENHAUSE
Primary officer: CHRISTINE PAPENHAUSE, TREASURER

How to reach them

Phone(309) 925-2121

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: KOCH CONSULTANTS LTD
Grant-giving organization: Yes

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