Civic Intelligence

The Askinosie Foundation

EIN 82-4109289 • 501(c)3 • Springfield, MO

Profile

The mission and principal purpose of the foundation shall be to empower youth, families, and communities with the tools and confidence they need to achieve their highest goals and potential.

514 E Commercial StreetSpringfield, MO 65801

www.chocolateuniversity.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

35th percentile

-6.2%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$38,298

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.9% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

37th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$74,701

Down $11,881 (-14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,398

Down $3,238 (-70%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$73,303

Down $8,643 (-11%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Down

$167,187

Down $41,759 (-20%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$177,580

Down $67,888 (-28%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$10,393

Up $26,129 (+72%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth37th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $156,768Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $156,7682018Assets 2019: $97,678Liabilities 2019: $60Net Assets 2019: $97,6182019Assets 2020: $70,991Liabilities 2020: $1,922Net Assets 2020: $69,0692020Assets 2021: $109,770Liabilities 2021: $3,473Net Assets 2021: $106,2972021Assets 2022: $122,254Liabilities 2022: $2,037Net Assets 2022: $120,2172022Assets 2023: $86,582Liabilities 2023: $4,636Net Assets 2023: $81,9462023Assets 2024: $74,701Liabilities 2024: $1,398Net Assets 2024: $73,3032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$74,701
Liabilities$1,398
Net Assets$73,303
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth34th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2018: $252,839Expenses 2018: $127,568Net Income 2018: $125,2712018Revenue 2019: $54,633Expenses 2019: $113,286Net Income 2019: -$58,6532019Revenue 2020: $34,244Expenses 2020: $57,143Net Income 2020: -$22,8992020Revenue 2021: $158,718Expenses 2021: $119,238Net Income 2021: $39,4802021Revenue 2022: $167,749Expenses 2022: $153,829Net Income 2022: $13,9202022Revenue 2023: $208,946Expenses 2023: $245,468Net Income 2023: -$36,5222023Revenue 2024: $167,187Expenses 2024: $177,580Net Income 2024: -$10,3932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$167,187
Expenses$177,580
Net Income-$10,393
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$74,701
Liabilities
$1,398
Net assets
$73,303
Revenue
$167,187
Expenses
$177,580
Net income
-$10,393
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.01$0.73$1.67$1.78$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.05$0.82$2.09$2.45$0.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.02$1.20$1.68$1.54$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.03$1.06$1.59$1.19$0.39
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.02$0.69$0.34$0.57$0.23
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.00$0.98$0.55$1.13$0.59
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$1.57$2.53$1.28$1.25
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$179,972
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission and principal purpose of the foundation shall be to empower youth, families, and communities with the tools and confidence they need to achieve their highest goals and potential.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$68,744$53,430▼ $15,314
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$17,838$21,271▲ $3,433
Total Assets$86,582$74,701▼ $11,881
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,636$1,398▼ $3,238
Total Liabilities$4,636$1,398▼ $3,238
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$81,946$73,303▼ $8,643
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$81,946$73,303▼ $8,643
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$86,582$74,701▼ $11,881
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melissa GelnerExecutive DiPT$38,298$38,298

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Thomas PraterPresident
Andrew Maliq HillMember
Emanuel ChikotiMember
Kristen Wannenmacher BrightMember
Lawren AskinosieMember
Taylor CurtisMember
Violet LeonardMember
Shawn AskinosieMember & Fou
Donita CoxSecretary
Kurt HellwegTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$166,187
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,000
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$166,187
Change in Net Assets
$-10,393
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$134,350
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$43,230
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$30,148$10,050-$40,198
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,622-$6,622
Payroll Taxes$2,274$758-$3,032
All Other Expenses$708$1,641-$2,349
Other Expenses$1,318--$1,318
Advertising-$1,308-$1,308
Fees for Services Legal-$696-$696
Occupancy-$98-$98
Total Functional Expenses$156,407$21,173$0$177,580
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
1
Spending
$117,959

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram ServicesEducational11$112,469
Davao PhillippinesProgram ServicesNutritional--$5,490
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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 2

“Shawn askinosie lawren askinosie founder member father/daughter”

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

“The 990 is approved by the board members before it is filed.”

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

“Annual non-disclosure and conflict of interest information is gathered in annual commitment statement which is completed at annual meeting in april.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Askinosie Foundation
EIN
82-4109289
Phone
4178629900
Address
514 E COMMERCIAL STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65801
Doing Business As
Chocolate University

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Gelner
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4178629900
Signed
2025-10-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melissa Gelner
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Sanders Myers & Blackwell Cpas Llp
Address
2215 W CHESTERFIELD BLVD SUITE 30, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Preparer
Christopher a Myers
Phone
4174088822
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“The askinosie foundation operates chocolate university with a combination of international and domestic programming. In rural tanzania, empowered girls and enlightened boys clubs meet after school once per week to learn important life skills, receive necessary feminine and general hygiene supplies and knowledge, and write vision statements to help set and accomplish their goals. Celebrations are highlighted with scholarships for university preparation classes and a student-led graduation ceremony. 2024 registration in the six clubs numbers 1200 students. The chekechea early learning center continues to succeed with increased independence in operations by the farmer-led cooperative. Enrollment was 110 students at the end of 2024 with increased enrollment and programming planned for 2025. Domestic programs continued to perform well with increased interest in classroom visits (15+ in 2024) and a new middle school collaboration with drury university's summerscape program. Additionally, in 2024, the chocolate university high school immersion experience invited 15 local students to prepare for and begin preparation to accompany askinosie chocolate executives on a cocoa-buying trip to mababu tanzania scheduled for the summer of 2025.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Accrual to cash 1,750 donated services -7,008 total -5,258”

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