NEVADA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION Charity Report

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NEVADA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN 94-3164867

What they do

Form 990 Organizations Mission or Most Significant Activities: Nevada Public Education Foundations Mission is to Secure and Sustain Resources That Will Assist, Support, and Promote Excellence In Public Education Programs In Nevada. The Foundation Operates Under The Guiding Principle That Young People Can Become "ready for Life" Through Successful Transitions At Each Developmental Stage During Their Educational Careers In Nevada and Beyond. As An Intermediary Organization, Nevada Public Education Foundation Works Toward Systemic Change By Convening Community and State Efforts to Ensure All Youth Are "ready for Life".

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They name their leaders2 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

1,314.38%of revenue went to mission work95.3% of expenses · Program services

$1,379.53spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

65.14%of revenue went to management and office costs4.7% of expenses

$1.70in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2015

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$10,379

Mission workProgram services$136,4201,314.38% of revenue95.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$6,76165.14% of revenue4.7% of expenses

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

Total expenses$143,1811,379.53% of revenue

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

Money in and money out

Revenue$10,379

Expenses$143,181

Annual shortfall $132,802 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)$136,420 · 95.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$6,761 · 4.7% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$10,379

Expenses$143,181

Assets$243,497

Contributions$10,197

Mission work (program services)$136,420

Grants given$135,220

Average grant$45,073

Management and general$6,761

Accounting fees$1,602

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2015

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

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (2)

KAY KOTREASURER

LAURA GRANIERCHAIRPERSON

About this charity

Location: 700 East Fifth Street, Carson City, NV 89701
County: Carson City (city)
In care of: Kay Ko
Primary officer: Kay Ko, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(775) 687-9203 Officer phone(775) 233-4896

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2015
Tax period began: July 1, 2015
Return type: 990
Grant-giving organization: Yes
Revocation date: November 15, 2019