LIONSGATE FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $144K · expenses $160K · assets $447K
- EIN
- 80-0467280
- Address
- 5115 EXCELSIOR BLVD 220, SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN 55416-2906
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.LIONSGATEFOUNDATION.ORG
- NTEE code
- G84
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- July 2014 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Principal officer
- Jeffrey Mason (its 2012 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2012 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
FUNDRAISING AND GRANTMAKING FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 26 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
26 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Leisen | TREASURER | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Julie Tarshish | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Cynthia Kerr | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diane Restorff | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Emily Harris-Green | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joe Timmons | CHAIR | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Lindsey Rose | SECRETARY | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Liz Pearson | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lois Hall | VICE CHAIR | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marie Aceituno | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Melaina Bjorklund | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nicole Zickefoose | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Hala Asamarai (former) | Director | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Jeffrey Osterhaut (former) | Director | 2022-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Craig Pearson (former) | Director | 2022-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rachel Osband (former) | Director | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Kathy Carlson (former) | Vice Chair | 2020-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ron Berger (former) | Treasurer | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Liz Benke (former) | Director | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jen Golden (former) | Director | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chad Sites (former) | Director | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amiri Brotherson (former) | Director | 2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Tony Farah (former) | Director | 2020-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Vacant position (former) | Director | 2020 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chad Site (former) | Chair | 2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Villerius (former) | Treasurer | 2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 12 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 24 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON LEISEN | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| CYNTHIA KERR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANE RESTORFF | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| EMILY HARRIS-GREEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE TIMMONS | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JULIE TARSHISH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LINDSEY ROSE | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LIZ PEARSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LOIS HALL | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARIE ACEITUNO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELAINA BJORKLUND | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NICOLE ZICKEFOOSE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 11 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Timmons | Board Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Lois Hall | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Aaron Leisen | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Lindsey Rose | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Liz Pearson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cynthia Kerr | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Osterhaut | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Julie Tarshish | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Craig Pearson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Hala Asamarai | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Diane Restorff | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2022 · 14 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Timmons | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Kathy Carlson | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ron Berger | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Lindsey Rose | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Liz Pearson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Liz Benke | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Osterhaut | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jen Golden | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Craig Pearson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rachel Osband | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Aaron Leisen | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Diane Restorff | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Chad Sites | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lois Hall | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 15 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Sites | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Carlson | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ron Berger | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Tony Farah | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Restorff | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Aaron Leisen | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Amiri Brotherson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Rachel Osband | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2020 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 15 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Farah | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Vacant position | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chad Site | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kathy Carlson | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Villerius | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $143,883 | $159,990 | $447,311 | $447,311 | $134,427 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $126,459 | $79,860 | $463,418 | $463,418 | $113,735 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $132,300 | $40,562 | $416,819 | $416,819 | $129,065 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $71,550 | $36,854 | $327,900 | $325,081 | $71,468 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $104,312 | $72,807 | $290,385 | $290,385 | $103,358 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 15 |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- LIONSGATE ACADEMY Minnetonka, MN · 4 people in common (Aaron Leisen, Diane Restorff, Joe Timmons)
Funders of this organization
12 grantors reported grants to this organization, $298,400 in all, tax years 2015 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2025 | 7 | $83,316 | 2025 | $6,128 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2020, 2023 | 3 | $56,600 | 2023 | $6,500 | show |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016, 2022, 2024 | 3 | $54,317 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2019 | 4 | $45,000 | 2019 | $10,000 | show |
| THE AYCO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021, 2023-2024 | 3 | $29,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023-2024 | 2 | $14,000 | 2024 | $7,000 | show |
| FIREFLY SCIENTISTS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LIONSGATE FOUNDATION” | 2019 | 1 | $10,000 | 2019 | $10,000 | show |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015 | 1 | $5,000 | 2015 | $5,000 | show |
| SEWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LIONSGATE FOUNDATION” | 2018 | 1 | $500 | 2018 | $500 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LIONSGATE FOUNDATION” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $467 | 2023 | $147 | show |
| LUMEN CLARKE M WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LIONSGATE FOUNDATION” | 2021 | 1 | $100 | 2021 | $100 | show |
| BAIRD FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LIONSGATE FOUNDATION” | 2018 | 1 | $100 | 2018 | $100 | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOMALI PARENTS AUTISM NETWORK | MN | G84 | $165,526 | $161,327 | Special Needs Education Outreach Coordinator | $41,195 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| EMPATH FOUNDATION | OH | G84 | $280,960 | $170,433 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KORI AUTISM FOUNDATION | IL | G84 | $82,140 | $34,956 | President and Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| SHOW ME ROMEY FOUNDATION | MO | G84 | $174,631 | $53,603 | OFFICER | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| TO THE MAX FOUNDATION | UT | G84 | $179,671 | $70,421 | Executive Dir. | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| MAMA BEAR AUTISM FOUNDATION | NC | G84 | $76,250 | $277 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| HUCKLEBERRY FOUNDATION | TX | G84 | $100,000 | $100,000 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| MARTHAS RANCH FOUNDATION | TX | G84 | $253,970 | $260,414 | Executive Dir. | $13,904 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| XAVIER DEGROAT AUTISM FOUNDATION | MI | G84 | $195,844 | $159,693 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| LOVE ANDREW AUTISM FOUNDATION INC | OH | G84 | $205,594 | $29,315 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| FRANKLIN FOUNDATION | CA | G84 | $137,853 | $181,020 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| THE WHOLE SPECTRUM AUTISM FOUNDATION | NJ | G84 | $224,150 | $239,470 | President & CEO | $16,580 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA FOUNDATION INC | MD | G84 | $181,121 | $712,031 | PRESIDENT AND CEO | $561,266 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| GREAT HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC | FL | G84 | $82,951 | $52,481 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| MHG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | CA | G84 | $159,175 | $151,038 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| BRENEN HORNSTEIN AUTISM RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | IL | G84 | $91,571 | $23,177 | Vice President | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| RHODA ANN GUILLOT RAU FOUNDATION | LA | G84 | $79,666 | $74,078 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| SENSATIONAL FUN INC | NY | G84 | $147,132 | $149,826 | Executive Director | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| AUTISM FAMILY NETWORK OF LINCOLN NEBRASKA | NE | G84 | $186,751 | $103,361 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| AUTISM URBAN CONNECTIONS INC | PA | G84 | $145,289 | $147,577 | TREASUER | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| LEWIS COUNTY AUTISM COALITION | WA | G84 | $180,783 | $143,747 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| AUTISM SOCIETY OF THE KEYS | FL | G84 | $163,780 | $191,033 | Executive Dir. | $65,000 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| BE THE DIFFERENCE | NM | G84 | $105,658 | $91,606 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
| GARRETTS PLACE LIFE SKILLS CENTER FOR AUTISM | MI | G84 | $196,480 | $209,326 | Director Family Community Education | $85,650 | Same NTEE code G84, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $159,990 spent · pay $0 · grants $136,653 · events $10,085
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $136,653 | $136,653 | - | - | 85.4% | |
| Other (as described) Event | FUNDRSING EVENT | $9,185 | - | - | $9,185 | 5.7% |
| Fees: other services | $7,716 | - | $7,716 | - | 4.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,223 | - | $2,223 | - | 1.4% | |
| Office expenses | $1,562 | - | $1,562 | - | 1.0% | |
| Insurance | $1,003 | - | $1,003 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENT FEES | $900 | $900 | - | - | 0.6% |
| Other (as described) | STAFF APPRECIATION | $748 | - | $748 | - | 0.5% |
| Total | $159,990 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $79,860 spent · pay $0 · grants $63,579 · events $11,190
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $63,579 | $63,579 | - | - | 79.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Fundraising Events | $11,190 | $0 | $0 | $11,190 | 14.0% |
| Information technology | $2,072 | - | $2,072 | - | 2.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,545 | - | $1,545 | - | 1.9% | |
| Insurance | $946 | $0 | $946 | $0 | 1.2% | |
| Office expenses | $528 | - | $528 | - | 0.7% | |
| Total | $79,860 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $40,562 spent · pay $0 · grants $24,975 · events $10,010
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $24,975 | $24,975 | - | - | 61.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Fundraising Events | $10,010 | $0 | $0 | $10,010 | 24.7% |
| All other expenses | $2,286 | - | $2,286 | - | 5.6% | |
| Insurance | $1,720 | - | $1,720 | - | 4.2% | |
| Information technology | $705 | - | $705 | - | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $500 | - | $500 | - | 1.2% | |
| Office expenses | $366 | - | $366 | - | 0.9% | |
| Total | $40,562 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $36,854 spent · pay $0 · grants $30,319 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $30,319 | $30,319 | - | - | 82.3% | |
| Insurance | $1,704 | - | $1,704 | - | 4.6% | |
| Occupancy | $1,500 | - | $1,500 | - | 4.1% | |
| Information technology | $1,482 | - | $1,482 | - | 4.0% | |
| Office expenses | $592 | - | $592 | - | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Fees | $505 | $0 | $505 | $0 | 1.4% |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 | - | $500 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Merchant Charges | $252 | $0 | $252 | $0 | 0.7% |
| Total | $36,854 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $72,807 spent · pay $0 · grants $65,523 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $65,523 | $65,523 | - | - | 90.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,330 | $0 | $480 | $2,850 | 4.6% | |
| Insurance | $1,585 | $0 | $1,585 | $0 | 2.2% | |
| Information technology | $1,532 | $0 | $1,532 | $0 | 2.1% | |
| Office expenses | $411 | $0 | $411 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Merchant charges | $411 | $0 | $411 | $0 | 0.6% |
| Other (as described) | Bank fees | $15 | $0 | $15 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Total | $72,807 | 100% |
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