2026-05-12T22:05:04-07:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 363309063 TRINITY ROSELLE FOUNDATION TRIN 6308943263 405 Rush Street Roselle IL 60172 Peter Croner Treasurer and Director 6308943263 2026-05-12 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Andy Trosper 176 Jefferson Lane Bloomingdale IL 60108 487495 0 X www.trinityrosellefoundation.com X 1983 IL Trinity Roselle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to supporting the mission and ministry opportunities of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, U.A.C. and School in Roselle, Illinois. This mission is to Gather, Grow, and Send everyday missionaries out into our community, expanding the Lord's work among His people, both in Roselle and beyond. 9 8 0 9 0 0 150574 166979 0 0 136290 263917 2078 2446 288942 433342 146934 151887 0 0 0 0 5000 4000 4000 15270 21969 167204 177856 121738 255486 2641059 2961459 8000 9660 2633059 2951799 Trinity Roselle Foundation is a supporting organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to support Trinity Lutheran Church and School's mission to Gather, Grow, and Send everyday missionaries out into our community. We seek to expand the Lord's work among His people, both in Roselle, Illinois and beyond. Individuals are encouraged by the Foundation to share their blessings from God to extend our ability to spread the Gospel message and to bless others. 0 0 41083 40000 103554 School Fund - Contributions and earnings generated from investments within this fund are used to partner with Trinity Lutheran School providing assistance to school families wishing to send their children to the school but lack the financial means to afford full tuition. An independent organization analyzes applications for tuition assistance from both current and prospective school families. Needs-based assistance is provided to approved families through the school's Grant-in-Aid Program. Grants provided by the Foundation fill a portion of the tuition affordability gap for families that apply for and are approved for financial assistance through this program. Additionally, Foundation grants provide for the addition, modernization and replacement of technology, equipment and facilities needed by the school to maintain a state-of-the-art learning environment. Past funding has also provided for teacher training and parent workshops that sharpen parental skills that augment partnering with school faculty to help children develop into better students and responsible young Christians. 57398 57398 64713 T-Fund - Contributions and earnings generated within this fund are used to provide tuition assistance to school families that are also members of Trinity Lutheran Church. The fund was established by a church member as a way to show his gratitude to the church/school for providing assistance to his family when his children were attending Trinity Lutheran School. 29656 27489 97666 Church Fund - Contributions and earnings generated from investments within this fund are used to provide financial support to Trinity Lutheran Church assisting with expenditures that fall outside of normally budgeted expenses. An example for the current year was providing support for the replacement of entrance doors and other security enhancements within the campus facility. 29935 27000 167409 General Foundation Fund - Contributions and earnings generated from investments within this fund are used to provide assistance for a variety of Board approved grant requests, including grants to local not-for-profit organizations within the community. The School Tuition Fund - Contributions and earnings generated from investments in this fund are used to provide financial support to all Trinity Lutheran School families, making Trinity Lutheran School a bit more affordable for all school families by cushioning the impact of annual increases to the cost of education. Prange-Mueller Endowment Fund - Earnings generated from investments within this fund are used to provide assistance to individuals wishing to go into church and ministry work. Assistance may be in the form of special training, tuition for college classes and seminary attendance among others. Other Dedicated Funds - represents miscellaneous small funds. 29935 27000 167409 158072 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 IL X Peter Croner 8472076863 405 Rush Street Roselle IL 60172 Carole J Arco Former Treasurer and Former Director 1 40 X 0 83875 44134 Reverend Keith A Speaks President and Director 4 40 X X 0 29950 22794 Peter Croner Treasurer and Director 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Andy Trosper Chairperson and Director 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Theresa Mittelbrun Secretary and Director 3 16 X X 0 0 0 John Kelm Director 4 0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Behrens Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Candi Eichholz Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Tracy Geisler Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 David Kelly Vice Chairperson and Director 4 0 X X 0 0 0 0 113825 66928 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 166979 0 166979 0 263320 263320 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54750 0 54153 0 597 0 597 597 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cash Surrender Value-Life Insurance Policy 900099 2446 2446 0 0 0 0 0 0 2446 433342 266363 0 0 150887 150887 1000 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1350 0 1350 0 13159 0 13159 0 0 0 0 0 4000 4000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3315 3315 0 0 1235 1235 0 0 1635 1635 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1275 0 1275 0 0 0 0 0 177856 158072 15784 4000 108866 90252 0 0 0 0 318 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1275 1344 0 2490876 2827693 0 0 0 0 0 0 39724 42170 2641059 2961459 8000 9660 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8000 9660 X 2417704 2699187 215355 252612 2633059 2951799 2641059 2961459 255486 63254 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 44208 136351 111776 150574 166979 609888 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44208 136351 111776 150574 166979 609888 609888 162409 205701 163493 136641 263320 931564 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1541452 0.39566 0.42736 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 94955 1000 10932 0 0 0 106887 1966680 20367 8895 0 1900987 0 94955 1881482 108246 168843 177072 0 14819 1966680 2031406 131886 -173538 81216 0 27056 1881482 1724650 55494 421504 159025 0 11217 2031406 0.387 0.613 0 0 0 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The reported balance of $106,887 represents a single endowment fund called the 'Prange-Mueller Endowment Fund'. The fund was created and is maintained to provide financial assistance to church workers in furthering their education and ongoing training, as well as to assist church workers in attending seminary and higher education endeavors. As reported in the prior year filing, management determined that amounts previously reported as endowment funds were incorrectly classified as endowments. The correction was reported on Line 1E in the previous year activity. This reclassification of reported assets did not change total net assets of the organization. 1 Trinity Lutheran School 405 Rush Street Roselle IL 60172 362415161 501(c)(3) 57398 0 The full amount of this grant provided tuition assistance to Trinity Lutheran School families that are also communicant members of Trinity Lutheran Church. This fund was created by a long-time church member as a way of expressing his love and appreciation to the church and school for the support extended to his family over the years. Trinity Lutheran School 405 Rush Street Roselle IL 60172 362415161 501(c)(3) 40000 0 The amount of this grant was allocated across several needs of the school as follows: $16,000 provided assistance covering outside Information Technology services; $13,900 supported the Grant-in-Aid tuition assistance program that provides financial support to school families experiencing financial hardship to cover a portion of their tuition costs; $7,300 was used to assist in the cost of new school curriculum; and, $2,800 provided support for the online school program. Trinity Lutheran Church 405 Rush St Roselle IL 60172 362415161 501(c)(3) 27000 0 Replace kitchen and Family Life Center doors for added security and other smaller miscellaneous projects. Trinity Lutheran School 405 Rush Street Roselle IL 60172 362415161 501(c)(3) 13500 0 The full amount of this grant supported the general school tuition assistance program offering annual tuition assistance to all Trinity Lutheran School families. Each year, the Board of Directors of Trinity Roselle Foundation determines the per-child amount of assistance to be awarded within the spending guidelines of the foundation. The per student award is applied against the estimated enrollment for grades K through 8 to arrive at the total grant to be awarded. LINC Ministries Int'l Inc 800 Houston Ave Houston TX 77007 760683235 501(c)(3) 7500 0 General assistance to local Chicago operation to regenerate churches and train and empower church and community leaders. 2 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Trinity Lutheran Church and School is a related organization so grants awarded are easily monitored to assure that funds are used as intended according to the specified purpose stated in the grant request. Regarding grants awarded to non-related organizations, the foundation requires follow-up progress reporting by the recipient organization at a time appropriate to the implementation timeline for the specified request. This requirement is clearly stated in the grant application request form. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Carole J Arco Former Treasurer and Former Director 0 95475 0 0 0 10000 0 0 0 22534 0 128009 0 0 Reverend Keith A Speaks President and Director 0 44827 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7917 0 52744 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Peter Croner (Treasurer and Director) is responsible for the accounting and preparation of all financial reporting, including the Annual Form 990 and related Schedules. He also serves as the liaison to the organization's independent accounting firm, who is available for guidance if needed for accounting and reporting questions. No such guidance was requested related to this Form 990 and the independent accounting firm has not reviewed this document. Peter exercises due diligence throughout the reporting process to assure accuracy and compliance in all of the organization's accounting and financial reporting. The accounting firm provided compilation services for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, corresponding to the period covered by this filing. The Board has elected not to have a full audit performed every year. The compilation report serves as support and as a verification step in the preparation of this Form 990 filing. The Board of Directors is provided a full draft copy of the Form 990 and Supporting Schedules for their review prior to electronically filing the report. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members are expected to be familiar with all Board policies including the 'Conflict of Interest Policy'. Board members are instructed and expected to advise the Board when a potential conflict of interest arises. If a potential conflict could impact the impartiality of a Board member, the individual will be required to recuse themselves from participation in the voting process for the matter in question. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Trinity Roselle Foundation maintains a dedicated website (www.trinityrosellefoundation.com). Information about the foundation and its activities is available for review on the website. Financial information, Board of Director information, foundation policies, descriptions of the various funds supported and how to donate are all available on the website. A note describing how to and from whom to request a copy of this Form 990 and Supporting Schedules is included in the financial section of the website. The website recently has been revamped and improved regarding content and is still being fine tuned at the time of this filing. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation UAC 405 Rush Street Roselle IL 60172 362415161 Church and Private School IL 501(c)(3) 501(c)(3) N/A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation UAC b 138387 The amount of grants was purely in the form of cash given in support of the various requests made by both the church and the school (Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation UAC). The church and the school share the same Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 36-2415161.