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Rockford Education Foundation

EIN 38-3034696 • 501(c)3 • Rockford, MI

Profile

The rockford education foundation (ref) was established in 1991 to provide resources for increased educational opportunities for people of all ages in the rockford community. The ref is an independent, non-profit corporation, governed by a volunteer board of trustees from the community. Teachers, students, and community members with innovative ideas have received grants for wide-ranging, educational purposes. Large & mini grants are awarded twice annually based on the merit of the request and its ability to promote educational excellence. Community impact grants are reviewed at time of submission and determined case by case, whereas student grants can be reviewed and approved during the monthly board meetings. The ref is proud to award educational grants to the rockford community.

PO Box 777Rockford, MI 49341

www.rockfordedfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

90th percentile

54%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$59,373

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

90th percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

107%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,091,489

Up $358,515 (+49%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,291

Up $71 (+3.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,089,198

Up $358,444 (+49%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$609,894

Up $315,566 (+107%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$280,475

Down $34,211 (-11%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$329,419

Up $349,777 (+1718%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $749,437Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $749,4372011Assets 2012: $731,048Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $731,0482012Assets 2013: $785,337Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $785,3372013Assets 2014: $891,504Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $891,5042014Assets 2015: $945,988Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $945,9882015Assets 2016: $935,436Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $935,4362016Assets 2017: $940,680Liabilities 2017: $180Net Assets 2017: $940,5002017Assets 2018: $864,521Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $864,5212018Assets 2019: $773,282Liabilities 2019: $1,532Net Assets 2019: $771,7502019Assets 2020: $737,397Liabilities 2020: $18,737Net Assets 2020: $718,6602020Assets 2021: $848,439Liabilities 2021: $2,628Net Assets 2021: $845,8112021Assets 2022: $711,009Liabilities 2022: $1,992Net Assets 2022: $709,0172022Assets 2023: $732,974Liabilities 2023: $2,220Net Assets 2023: $730,7542023Assets 2024: $1,091,489Liabilities 2024: $2,291Net Assets 2024: $1,089,1982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,091,489
Liabilities$2,291
Net Assets$1,089,198

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $207,364Expenses 2011: $103,814Net Income 2011: $103,5502011Revenue 2012: $94,659Expenses 2012: $113,048Net Income 2012: -$18,3892012Revenue 2013: $175,143Expenses 2013: $120,854Net Income 2013: $54,2892013Revenue 2014: $259,646Expenses 2014: $98,385Net Income 2014: $161,2612014Revenue 2015: $206,171Expenses 2015: $128,872Net Income 2015: $77,2992015Revenue 2016: $154,488Expenses 2016: $144,378Net Income 2016: $10,1102016Revenue 2017: $154,448Expenses 2017: $210,795Net Income 2017: -$56,3472017Revenue 2018: $164,739Expenses 2018: $271,020Net Income 2018: -$106,2812018Revenue 2019: $178,536Expenses 2019: $291,998Net Income 2019: -$113,4622019Revenue 2020: $174,630Expenses 2020: $239,049Net Income 2020: -$64,4192020Revenue 2021: $243,445Expenses 2021: $223,994Net Income 2021: $19,4512021Revenue 2022: $260,835Expenses 2022: $283,949Net Income 2022: -$23,1142022Revenue 2023: $294,328Expenses 2023: $314,686Net Income 2023: -$20,3582023Revenue 2024: $609,894Expenses 2024: $280,475Net Income 2024: $329,4192024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$609,894
Expenses$280,475
Net Income$329,419

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.00$1.09$0.61$0.28$0.33
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.73$0.29$0.31$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.00$0.71$0.26$0.28$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.00$0.85$0.24$0.22$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.02$0.72$0.17$0.24$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.00$0.77$0.18$0.29$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.86$0.16$0.27$0.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.00$0.94$0.15$0.21$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.00$0.94$0.15$0.14$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.95$0.00$0.95$0.21$0.13$0.08
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.89$0.00$0.89$0.26$0.10$0.16
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.79$0.00$0.79$0.18$0.12$0.05
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.73$0.09$0.11$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.75$0.21$0.10$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 24, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$669,135
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The rockford education foundation (ref) was established in 1991 to provide resources for increased educational opportunities for people of all ages in the rockford community. The ref is an independent, non-profit corporation, governed by a volunteer board of trustees from the community. Teachers, students, and community members with innovative ideas have received grants for wide-ranging, educational purposes. Large & mini grants are awarded twice annually based on the merit of the request and its ability to promote educational excellence. Community impact grants are reviewed at time of submission and determined case by case, whereas student grants can be reviewed and approved during the monthly board meetings. The ref is proud to award educational grants to the rockford community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$609,223$624,618▲ $15,395
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$438,756-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$123,751$28,115▼ $95,636
Total Assets$732,974$1,091,489▲ $358,515
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,220$2,291▲ $71
Total Liabilities$2,220$2,291▲ $71
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$728,896$1,087,340▲ $358,444
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,858$1,858→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$730,754$1,089,198▲ $358,444
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$732,974$1,091,489▲ $358,515
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Elizabeth Meyer-kraffExecutive DiPT$59,373$59,373

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Leslie PootChairperson
Tim BreadonVice Chairpe
Anna LeitchTrustee
Bob WellsTrustee
Cathy MannorTrustee
Heidi LaplanteTrustee
Jared GaussTrustee
Jessica VisserTrustee
Katy SchefflerTrustee
Kelli RoseTrustee
Kristin LongTrustee
Kristy BeckerTrustee
Lori BossTrustee
Mary Kay ShaverTrustee
Trish CastiglioneTrustee
Laura BargwellExecutive at
Katy SchefflerSecretary
John GrekoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$637,195
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$27,440
Other Revenue
$-54,741
All Other Contributions
$489,554
Change in Net Assets
$329,419
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$124,823
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$105,805
Total Fundraising Expense$102,291
Other Expenses$49,847
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$90,125--$90,125
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$3,539$14,158$41,293$58,990
Other Salaries and Wages$3,408$13,633$39,763$56,804
Grants to Domestic Individuals$15,680--$15,680
Advertising--$14,915$14,915
Payroll Taxes$542$2,167$6,320$9,029
Information Technology-$8,654-$8,654
Conferences and Meetings-$5,240-$5,240
Insurance-$3,808-$3,808
Office Expenses-$2,801-$2,801
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,825-$1,825
Fees for Services Legal-$1,769-$1,769
Other Expenses-$20-$20
Total Functional Expenses$113,294$64,890$102,291$280,475
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Rockford Public SchoolsRockford, MI115Teach/student Grants$83,160
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$59,241
Fundraising Gross Income$4,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Grand Showcase$5,603-$1,325-
The Taste of Ro$144,521$4,500$14,978$-10,478
Total Events$150,124$4,500$59,241$-54,741
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The rockford education foundation (ref) engages a cpa firm with nonprofit experience to assist with the preparation of the form 990. The finance committee reviews the form 990 prior to filing, and it is made available to all ref trustees.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The rockford education foundation's (ref's) conflict of interest policy states that any member of its board of trustees, executive director or staff will disclose to the board chair any personal interests in any matter pending before ref and shall refrain from participation in any discussion or decision on such matter. Any new trustee is given the conflict of interest policy at the time of their election, and the entire board of trustees reviews the policy and disclosures annually.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The foundation will make available, upon request, copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and the form 990 and related schedules, as required to be made available.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rockford Education Foundation
EIN
38-3034696
Phone
6168636317
Address
PO BOX 777, ROCKFORD, MI 49341

Signing Officer

Name
John Greko
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6168636317
Signed
2025-02-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Greko
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
3
Volunteers
18

Preparer

Firm
Andrews Hooper Pavlik Plc
Address
2311 EAST BELTLINE AVE SE STE 200, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Preparer
Eric a Ryan
Phone
6169426440
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The rockford education foundation (ref) was established in 1991 to provide resources for increased educational opportunities for people of all ages in the rockford community. The ref is an independent, non-profit corporation, governed by a volunteer board of trustees from the community. Teachers, students, and community members with innovative ideas have received grants for wide-ranging, educational purposes. Large & mini grants are awarded twice annually based on the merit of the request and its ability to promote educational excellence. Community impact grants are reviewed at time of submission and determined case by case, whereas student grants can be reviewed and approved during the monthly board meetings. The ref is proud to award educational grants to the rockford community.

Form 990

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