La Crosse Public Education Foundation Inc
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La Crosse Public Education Foundation Inc
EIN: 39-1610700
Mission
The mission of the La Crosse Public Education Foundation is to enhance learning opportunities for students in the School District of La Crosse and to promote community understanding and support for public education.
Ruling year
1989
Executive Director
Nell Saunders-Scott
Main address
PO Box 1811
La Crosse, WI 54602 USA
EIN
39-1610700
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
Students
NTEE code
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (B12)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download other documentsWhat we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Classroom grants
Twice-annual program offering classroom grants to teachers and others working with La Crosse public schools. Grants are selected through a competitive application process
Random Acts of Kindness
Checking accounts are provided to each school that allow principals and social workers to discreetly take care of needs of individual students who cannot otherwise afford the cost - whether for clothing, shoes, outwear, food, hygiene supplies, school supplies, activities, transportation.
Teacher training and recognition
Through grants and other programs, LPEF offers support for training for teachers and other staff in the School District of La Crosse, and provides recognition, such as with our annual Thank a Teacher Day.
Special projects
In consultation with the School District of La Crosse, LPEF provides fundraising support for special projects, such as the launch of the International Baccalaureate program at North Woods International School.
Where we work
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Classroom grants
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2021 data is for school year ending spring 2021 and so on.
Average grant amount
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Classroom grants
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2021 data represents school year ending spring 2021 and so on.
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Classroom grants
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2021 data represents school year ending spring 2021 and so on.
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planHow we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Students, teachers, school staff, external learning partners.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
78.63
Months of cash in 2021 info
9.7
Fringe rate in 2021 info
21%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
La Crosse Public Education Foundation Inc
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
La Crosse Public Education Foundation Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of La Crosse Public Education Foundation Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $59,788 | -$55,492 | $93,163 | -$13,464 | $17,638 |
| As % of expenses | 12.9% | -14.7% | 26.5% | -3.6% | 5.8% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $59,788 | -$55,492 | $93,163 | -$13,464 | $17,638 |
| As % of expenses | 12.9% | -14.7% | 26.5% | -3.6% | 5.8% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
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| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $376,590 | $563,262 | $322,782 | $653,979 | $489,503 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -13.9% | 49.6% | -42.7% | 102.6% | -25.2% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 2.1% | 9.3% | 14.9% | 8.6% | 16.2% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 91.8% | 87.2% | 81.0% | 86.4% | 79.2% |
| Other revenue | 6.1% | 3.5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $464,063 | $378,043 | $351,743 | $376,936 | $303,688 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 39.3% | -18.5% | -7.0% | 7.2% | -19.4% |
| Personnel | 16.3% | 24.3% | 29.1% | 27.7% | 30.6% |
| Professional fees | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 68.0% | 63.9% | 66.9% | 60.0% |
| All other expenses | 81.6% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 6.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $464,063 | $378,043 | $351,743 | $376,936 | $303,688 |
| One month of savings | $38,672 | $31,504 | $29,312 | $31,411 | $25,307 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $502,735 | $409,547 | $381,055 | $408,347 | $328,995 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Months of cash | 16.3 | 9.3 | 10.3 | 7.4 | 9.7 |
| Months of cash and investments | 16.3 | 51.3 | 61.7 | 69.3 | 101.0 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 13.9 | 15.2 | 19.6 | 17.8 | 22.8 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Cash | $631,935 | $294,336 | $302,802 | $233,620 | $244,516 |
| Investments | $0 | $1,320,644 | $1,506,384 | $1,943,519 | $2,311,792 |
| Receivables | $53,075 | $58,618 | $39,555 | $79,153 | $26,753 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $535,689 | $480,197 | $573,360 | $559,896 | $577,534 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $112,619 | $246,853 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $1,129,676 | $924,283 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $1,242,295 | $1,171,136 | $1,242,931 | $1,684,396 | $1,988,041 |
| Total net assets | $1,777,984 | $1,651,333 | $1,816,291 | $2,244,292 | $2,565,575 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Nell Saunders-Scott
Nell Saunders-Scott joined La Crosse Public Education Foundation as Executive Director in January 2022. She brings a breadth and depth of experience in fundraising and nonprofit work to the role and a passion for a strong and equitable education for all.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
La Crosse Public Education Foundation Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
La Crosse Public Education Foundation Inc
Board of directorsas of 01/23/2023
Board of directors data
Dr. Tom Thompson
Community Member
Term: 2023 - 2025
Annie Baumann
Tracie Bosch
Sandy Brekke
Gundersen Health System
Mark Brumm
Mayo Clinic Health System
Margaret Dihlmann-Malzer
Aaron Engel
School District of La Crosse
Angela Erdenberger
Coulee Bank
Byron Holz
School District of La Crosse
Laura Huber
Viterbo University
Adam Kendle
Gillette & Associates
Lisa Klein
UW - La Crosse
Xeng Lee
School District of La Crosse
Heidi Odegaard
Mayo Clinic Health System
Kathie Tyser
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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