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Litchfield Elementary School District Educational Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 86-0456123

Apr 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Sep 25, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
591 E Plaza Circle 1881Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

(480) 335-6574

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

3rd percentile

-280%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

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Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

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Balance Sheet
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Assets

$312,540

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Net Assets

$312,540

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

$9,172

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Expenses

$34,844

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Net Income

-$25,672

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2024: $312,540Net Assets 2024: $312,5402024

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2024

Assets$312,540
Liabilities-
Net Assets$312,540
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

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$40K$20K$0-$20K-$40KRevenue 2024: $9,172Expenses 2024: $34,844Net Income 2024: -$25,6722024

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2024

Revenue$9,172
Expenses$34,844
Net Income-$25,672
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Sep 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$26,139
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Litchfield Elementary School District Educational Foundation exists to meet the educational, social and economic needs of current and former students of the Litchfield Elementary School District. The Foundation also provides employee recognition for teachers and staff of the Litchfield Elementary School District.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Foundation supports educator excellence across 18 schools within the Litchfield Elementary School District. Each year, a teacher and a staff member from every campus are recognized for exemplifying leadership and dedication in their daily roles. In addition, the Foundation hosts an annual retirement dinner to honor and celebrate retiring staff members for their years of service to the district.-$16,163
The Foundation utilized a restricted grant received in January 2021 to purchase bleachers for L. Thomas Heck Middle School, enhancing seating capacity for school sporting events. This expenditure aligns with the donors intent to support the schools facilities. The remaining balance of the restricted funds is reflected in the Foundations balance sheet.-$15,587
The Foundation provided funding to support an educational enrichment experience for approximately 500 eighth-grade students from five middle schools within the district. The initiative included a day trip to Disneyland, offering students an opportunity for social development, cultural exposure, and celebration of their academic achievements.-$1,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Paul BentzPresident-$0--
Denise KovanetzTreasurer-$0--
Jonathan RoblesDirector-$0--
Shea MahoneyDirector-$0--
Anthony PettersonSecretary-$0--
Larry D'AmicoDirector-$0--
Scott MikesDirector-$0--
Megan McKinleyDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Tournament$25,292$25,292$2,794$22,498
Total Events$25,292$25,292$16,967$8,325
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
LESD Educational Foundation
EIN
86-0456123
Address
591 E Plaza Circle 1881, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Signing Officer

Name
Denise Kowanetz
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-09-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Sidell & Co
Address
2980 N LITCHFIELD RD Suite 120, GOODYEAR, AZ 85395
Preparer
Patricia M Sidell
Phone
6232972852
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“Educator Recognition $16163”

Other Expenses.2

“LTH Improvements $15587”

Other Expenses.3

“Operating Expenses $2094”

Other Expenses.4

“Student Support $1000”

Header: Change in Accounting Period

“Prior to April 1, 2024, the Foundation filed 990N due to revenues being less than $50,000. The Foundation is filing this stub period April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 in order to migrate to a fiscal year that begins July 1 and ends June 30. This better matches the timing of revenues and expenses.”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$312,540
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$312,540
Revenue
$9,172
Expenses
$34,844
Net income
-$25,672
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.13$3.13$0.09$0.35$0.26