Civic Intelligence

Tappi Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 58-1886221

Sep 01, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
15 Innovation Dr Ste 115Peachtree Corners, GA 30092-2910

(770) 446-1400

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

70th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$544,878

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 106.2% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

66th percentile

8.7%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

100%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,894,304

Up $1,122,412 (+24%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$5,759,227

Up $1,031,119 (+22%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$135,077

Up $91,293 (+209%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$512,963

Up $255,888 (+100%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$435,745

Up $102,506 (+31%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$77,218

Up $153,382 (+201%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2011: $3,055,930Liabilities 2011: $7,024Net Assets 2011: $3,048,9062011Assets 2012: $3,153,204Liabilities 2012: -$10,978Net Assets 2012: $3,164,1822012Assets 2013: $3,383,130Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $3,383,1302013Assets 2014: $3,730,389Liabilities 2014: $1,276Net Assets 2014: $3,729,1132014Assets 2015: $3,690,680Liabilities 2015: $6,446Net Assets 2015: $3,684,2342015Assets 2016: $3,777,988Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $3,777,9882016Assets 2017: $3,990,066Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $3,990,0662017Assets 2018: $4,375,182Liabilities 2018: $15,000Net Assets 2018: $4,360,1822018Assets 2019: $4,471,993Liabilities 2019: $43,225Net Assets 2019: $4,428,7682019Assets 2020: $4,855,376Liabilities 2020: $53,740Net Assets 2020: $4,801,6362020Assets 2021: $5,563,827Liabilities 2021: $51,004Net Assets 2021: $5,512,8232021Assets 2022: $4,574,133Liabilities 2022: $69,498Net Assets 2022: $4,504,6352022Assets 2023: $4,771,892Liabilities 2023: $43,784Net Assets 2023: $4,728,1082023Assets 2025: $5,894,304Liabilities 2025: $135,077Net Assets 2025: $5,759,2272025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$5,894,304
Liabilities$135,077
Net Assets$5,759,227
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $364,841Expenses 2011: $306,606Net Income 2011: $58,2352011Revenue 2012: $413,374Expenses 2012: $298,098Net Income 2012: $115,2762012Expenses 2013: $292,7842013Revenue 2014: $671,540Expenses 2014: $325,557Net Income 2014: $345,9832014Revenue 2015: $259,275Expenses 2015: $304,154Net Income 2015: -$44,8792015Revenue 2016: $394,123Expenses 2016: $300,369Net Income 2016: $93,7542016Revenue 2017: $500,549Expenses 2017: $288,471Net Income 2017: $212,0782017Revenue 2018: $649,116Expenses 2018: $279,000Net Income 2018: $370,1162018Revenue 2019: $384,187Expenses 2019: $315,601Net Income 2019: $68,5862019Revenue 2020: $716,312Expenses 2020: $343,444Net Income 2020: $372,8682020Revenue 2021: $993,154Expenses 2021: $281,967Net Income 2021: $711,1872021Revenue 2022: $124,043Expenses 2022: $337,720Net Income 2022: -$213,6772022Revenue 2023: $257,075Expenses 2023: $333,239Net Income 2023: -$76,1642023Revenue 2025: $512,963Expenses 2025: $435,745Net Income 2025: $77,2182025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$512,963
Expenses$435,745
Net Income$77,218
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 25, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$512,963
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The tappi foundation supports tappis mission by encouraging students to choose careers in the pulp, paper, packaging, and converting industries. The foundations focus on students includes funding scholarships, supporting the annual student summit, and providing assistance to student chapters.

Securing the industrys future by supporting students

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$5,410,373$5,880,986▲ $470,613
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$10,350$13,318▲ $2,968
Accounts Receivable$1,000--
Total Assets$5,421,723$5,894,304▲ $472,581
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$70,034$128,077▲ $58,043
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$7,000-
Total Liabilities$70,034$135,077▲ $65,043
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$5,410,373$5,876,597▲ $466,224
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-58,684$-117,370▼ $58,686
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,351,689$5,759,227▲ $407,538
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,421,723$5,894,304▲ $472,581
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Larry MontagueFormer ExecPT$544,878$544,878

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kim NelsonChair
Don HaagChair Emerit
Larry MontagueFormer Exec Director
Peter AugustineTrustee
Robert KinstreyTrustee
Lawton RobertsExecutive Di
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$61,278
Program Service Revenue
$117,654
Investment Income
$334,031
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$61,278
Change in Net Assets
$77,218

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$481,220
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$31,743
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$330,320
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$811,540
Total Revenue per Form 990
$512,963
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$221,455
Other Expenses$164,290
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$50,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$212,455--$212,455
Conferences and Meetings$119,845--$119,845
Other Salaries and Wages-$50,000-$50,000
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$31,743-$31,743
Information Technology-$9,018-$9,018
Grants to Domestic Orgs$9,000--$9,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,113-$2,113
Other Expenses$1,561$10-$10
Total Functional Expenses$342,861$92,884$0$435,745

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$435,745
Expenses per Audited Statements$404,002
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$404,002
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$31,743
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI501c3Scholarships$9,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Related Party Payables$128,077
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Trustees are elected by tappi membership”

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

“Executives review the form 990 for accuracy and completeness prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Tappi Foundation Inc
EIN
58-1886221
Phone
7704461400
Address
15 INNOVATION DR STE 115, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30092-2910

Signing Officer

Name
Lawton Roberts
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7704461400
Signed
2026-02-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lawton Roberts
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Ga
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Reed Quinn & Mcclure
Address
2055 N BROWN RD STE 150, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043-4920
Preparer
Gregory Silberman
Phone
7704499144
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The tappi foundation supports tappis mission by encouraging students to choose careers in the pulp, paper, packaging, and converting industries. The foundations focus on students includes funding scholarships, supporting the annual student summit, and providing assistance to student chapters.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,894,304
Liabilities
$135,077
Net assets
$5,759,227
Revenue
$512,963
Expenses
$435,745
Net income
$77,218
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.89$0.14$5.76$0.51$0.44$0.08
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.77$0.04$4.73$0.26$0.33$0.08
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.57$0.07$4.50$0.12$0.34$0.21
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.56$0.05$5.51$0.99$0.28$0.71
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.86$0.05$4.80$0.72$0.34$0.37
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.47$0.04$4.43$0.38$0.32$0.07
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.38$0.02$4.36$0.65$0.28$0.37
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.99$0.00$3.99$0.50$0.29$0.21
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.78$0.00$3.78$0.39$0.30$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.69$0.01$3.68$0.26$0.30$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.73$0.00$3.73$0.67$0.33$0.35
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.38$0.00$3.38$0.29
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.15$0.01$3.16$0.41$0.30$0.12
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.06$0.01$3.05$0.36$0.31$0.06