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Foundation for Better Schools in Upshur

EIN 55-0755294 • 501(c)3 • Buckhannon, WV

Profile

To aid in the betterment and improvement of the public school system in upshur county, west virginia.

Box 35Buckhannon, WV 26201

n/A

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

34th percentile

-6.4%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

46th percentile

-4.4%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

108%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$52,143

Down $2,397 (-4.4%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$52,143

Down $2,397 (-4.4%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$37,209

Up $19,324 (+108%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$39,606

Down $22,590 (-36%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$2,397

Up $41,914 (+95%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $113,760Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $113,7602021Assets 2022: $98,851Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $98,8512022Assets 2023: $54,540Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $54,5402023Assets 2024: $52,143Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $52,1432024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$52,143
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$52,143

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $106,605Expenses 2021: $46,196Net Income 2021: $60,4092021Revenue 2022: $76,872Expenses 2022: $91,781Net Income 2022: -$14,9092022Revenue 2023: $17,885Expenses 2023: $62,196Net Income 2023: -$44,3112023Revenue 2024: $37,209Expenses 2024: $39,606Net Income 2024: -$2,3972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$37,209
Expenses$39,606
Net Income-$2,397

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$37,209
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To aid in the betterment and improvement of the public school system in upshur county, west virginia.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
BETTERMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN UPSHUR COUNTY, WV$0$39,606
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
VANESSA PERKINSBoard Member-$0--
STEVE CAINBoard Member-$0--
PAM MARTINBoard Member-$0--
KENNA LEONARDBoard Member-$0--
ALISA LIVELYBoard Member-$0--
MIKE COFFMANBoard Member-$0--
SAM NOLTEBoard Member-$0--
BRIAN BLANKENSHIPBoard Member-$0--
DAYA WRIGHTBoard Member-$0--
TAMMY REGERBoard Member-$0--
DON NESTORPresident/TreasurerPT$0--
KELLEY TIERNEYVice President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Better Schools in Upshur
EIN
55-0755294
Phone
3044390568
Address
BOX 35, BUCKHANNON, WV 26201

Signing Officer

Name
Donald B Nestor
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3044390568
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Baker Tilly Advisory Group Lp
Address
78 PROFESSIONAL ARTS PLAZA DR, BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
Preparer
Wanda J Bailey
Phone
3044725550
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

Description: interest income. Amount: 318.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: licenses & fees. Amount: 84.

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