2025-11-18T11:12:59-06:00 2025-06-30 351356555 DONOVAN PC 5151 E US HWY 36 AVON IN 46123 990 2024-07-01 351836690 WAYNE TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC WAYN 3179887966 1155 S HIGH SCHOOL ROAD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 LISA BAIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3173900363 2025-11-18 1 0 ABIGAIL HEDGES CPA P02058156 3177456411 2025-11-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LISA BAIZE 1155 S HIGH SCHOOL ROAD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 416570 0 X WTEF.WAYNE.K12.IN.US X 1991 IN THE WAYNE TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO ENRICH, ENGAGE, AND STIMULATE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP BY SUPPORTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, WHILE RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE. 17 17 3 100 0 0 257868 266478 0 0 126259 149692 -19740 -10390 364387 405780 190412 203442 0 0 84704 108647 0 0 38463 61625 58822 336741 370911 27646 34869 2438087 2537042 6587 5988 2431500 2531054 X THE WAYNE TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO ENRICH, ENGAGE, AND STIMULATE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP BY SUPPORTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, WHILE RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE. 0 0 183099 149197 LAST YEAR WE FUNDED JUST OVER 200 CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/RESOURCES THROUGH OUR ANNUAL TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM. 150 TEACHERS BENEFITED FROM THE FUNDS AND IN-TURN PROVIDED NEW HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AND MATERIALS TO ENRICH CLASSROOMS AND BRING THE CURRICULUM TO LIFE BENEFITING AN ESTIMATED 6,000 STUDENTS. ADDITIONAL INTENTIONAL GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO FUND LITERACY MENTORING, TEACHERS' TREASURES CLASSROOM SUPPLIES MEMBERSHIPS, TEACHER AND STUDENT RECOGNITION, AND SCIENCE CAMPS. 46545 46545 ACADEMIC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY WAYNE TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WTEF) HAVE BECOME A SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM AREA IN RECENT YEARS. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE BOTH RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND MODEST SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS PURSUING SOME LEVEL OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. WTEF MAINTAINS 29 ENDOWED FUNDS, 28 OF WHICH HAVE RESTRICTED PURPOSES AND 14 OF WHICH ARE DESIGNATED AS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. $46,545 WAS DISTRIBUTED IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO 37 STUDENTS. NEW THIS YEAR WERE 6 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO CURRENT METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP STAFF MEMBERS PURSUING A BACHELORS DEGREE IN EDUCATION. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE THE INTENTION OF ADDRESSING THE TEACHER STAFFING SHORTAGE BY "GROWING OUR OWN" TEACHERS FROM WITHIN. 7700 7700 WITH SUPPORT FROM SEVERAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES -- INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS, HOOVER FAMILY FOUNDATION, AND IU HEALTH, WE SUPPORTED THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE FOOD PANTRY. GIANTS MARKETPLACE IS A SCHOOL-BASED FOOD PANTRY SERVICING FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN THE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (MSD) OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP. THIS PROGRAM IS DONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK. CURRENTLY, GIANTS MARKETPLACE IS A DISTRICT-WIDE INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING A MORE READILY ACCESSIBLE SOURCE OF FOOD AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. AS A SCHOOL-BASED INITIATIVE, THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE ALLOWS STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HAVE EASIER ACCESS TO FOOD ASSISTANCE AND FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE ACCESSING THIS ASSISTANCE. THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE OPERATES ON A MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION BASIS. HOWEVER, SERVICES CAN BE RENDERED FOR FAMILIES THAT NEED FOOD AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS IMMEDIATELY AS NEEDED, UPON REQUEST TO A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, SOCIAL WORKER, SCHOOL COUNSELOR, OR PARENT LIAISON. THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE EXISTS TO HELP KEEP STUDENTS IN SCHOOL BY ELIMINATING FOOD INSECURITY AS A BARRIER TO EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT. THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE IS ACCESSIBLE TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND FOOD IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE. DURING 2024-25, WAYNE TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDING SUPPORTED BOTH A COMMUNITY EVENT AND FILM SCREENING REGARDING FOOD INSECURITY IN INDIANA AND 730 FAMILIES BENEFITTED FROM 10-DAY FOOD BASKETS. 237344 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 IN X X JULIE COLE MECUM 3179887966 1155 SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ROAD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 LISA BAIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00 X 72978 0 0 BEN BAIN PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 KRISTEN DAWN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DIANE WALTON TRASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE STOHLER SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANGELA BARNES BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 NINA BRAHM BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 GABRIELA CABELLO BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 KANFING CAMARA BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 VIRGINIA CORTEZ BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JAYNE EDISON BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM ESQUIVEL BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 SUSAN GRAVES BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 TRENT HINSHAW BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 CAROLYN KAHL BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MARY LANG BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 TOM LANGDOC BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JONI LAWLER BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JOHN RASMUSSEN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 JEANNINE TEMPLEMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 EMILIEANN VARGO BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MARIA WILEY BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 BART YORK BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 72978 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29540 236938 266478 27500 27500 122192 0 122192 122192 122192 400 29540 10790 -10390 -10390 405780 0 0 139302 156897 156897 46545 46545 72977 20322 26820 25835 27134 7556 9972 9606 8536 2377 3137 3022 9501 9501 7145 7145 1749 1749 8291 8291 4503 4503 4945 4945 OPERATING SUPPORT FEES 18541 18541 RECOGNITION PROGRAMS & 3647 3647 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 500 500 370911 237344 95104 38463 21859 22007 37945 34938 3238 2378283 2476859 2438087 2537042 6587 5988 6587 5988 X 1743384 1803674 688116 727380 2431500 2531054 2438087 2537042 34869 64685 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 234835 195301 252586 257868 266478 1207068 234835 195301 252586 257868 266478 1207068 65692 1141376 12266 20300 15808 15912 27500 91786 1298854 136171 0.87880 0.90350 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 27 2 20694 0 28495 82000 692438 1784418 1 1 2378285 20694 214063 110495 18543 7145 2476859 2184705 25519 301911 111271 18043 4536 2378285 2173959 42314 91514 102135 20947 2184705 2236887 52208 -1376 90340 23420 2173959 1703697 21750 595379 63250 20689 2236887 0.58151 0.35681 0.06168 1 0 0 CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND 2476859 2476859 X 455569 64685 10790 75475 380094 25686 25686 405780 356015 10790 10790 345225 25686 25686 370911 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED A DETERMINATION FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE STATING IT QUALIFIES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION; HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON ANY INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, NO ACCOUNTING FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES IS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS REQUIRE THE FOUNDATION TO RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX LIABILITY THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TEST, NO TAX LIABILITY IS RECORDED. THE FOUNDATION EXAMINED THIS ISSUE AND DETERMINED THERE ARE NO MATERIAL CONTINGENT TAX LIABILITIES OR QUESTIONABLE POSITIONS. THE TAX YEARS ENDED AFTER JUNE 30, 2021 ARE OPEN TO AUDIT FOR BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE PURPOSES. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 10,790. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 10,790. COMMUNITY THEATER 18546 18146 400 9373 WAYNE WINTER GAMES 11393 11393 1417 29939 29539 400 10790 10790 -10390 1 DONORS CHOOSE 134 W 37TH ST 11TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 134129457 501(C)(3) 35700 0 TEACHER GRANTS MSD WAYNE TOWNSHIP 1220 S HIGH SCHOOL ROAD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46241 351072270 INDIANA DEPT OF EDUC 121197 0 TEACHER GRANTS, RECOGNITION, PROGRAM FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS 37 46545 PART I, LINE 2: ALL COMPETITIVE GRANTS ARE AWARDED THROUGH THE STRUCTURE ESTABLISHED BY THE M.S.D. OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP. THEY MONITOR ALL EXPENSES AS BUDGETED FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS WE AWARD TO ENSURE ITEMS ARE BEING PURCHASED AS INTENDED. SPECIAL REQUESTS AND ADJUSTMENT MAY BE REQUESTED DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION. DONORS CHOOSE SERVES AS A PASS-THRU AGENCY FOR THE FUNDS WE DONATE AND THEY MATCH (THROUGH OTHER FUNDERS). THESE GRANTS ARE MANAGED AS DIRECT PURCHASES, LIKE A SHOPPING CART, AND MATERIALS ARE MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE RESPECTIVE TEACHER APPLICANTS AT THEIR SCHOOL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE BOARD APPROVED AMENDED BYLAWS AND UPDATED THEIR FINANCIAL CONTROLS POLICY, CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY, AND DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS IN NOVEMBER OF 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE DOCUMENT IS DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ADVANCE OF THE NEXT AVAILABLE BOARD MEETING. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND SUBMIT QUESTIONS IN ADVANCE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THEN SHE RESPONDS TO THESE QUESTIONS DURING THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CORPORATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, STAFF, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. INDIVIDUALS MUST DISCLOSE ANY PERSONAL OR FAMILY FINANCIAL INTERESTS OR GIFTS THAT COULD INFLUENCE FOUNDATION DECISIONS. THE PRESIDENT INITIALLY REVIEWS DISCLOSURES, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND HOW IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN RELATED DISCUSSIONS OR VOTES, AND ALL ACTIONS ARE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES. ONLY NOMINAL GIFTS CONSISTENT WITH GOOD BUSINESS ETHICS ARE PERMITTED, AND QUESTIONS OF INTERPRETATION ARE REFERRED TO THE PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE, YEARS OF SERVICE, AND COMPARATIVE SALARY SURVEY INFORMATION FOR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW THIS INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARY AS A COMPONENT OF THE PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET. OFFICERS DO NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS IS PART-TIME SALARIED, AND THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IS PAID AN HOURLY RATE BASED ON WAGES WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN ANNUAL REPORT OF ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE SELECTION AND REVIEW PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.