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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,382,514
Total expenses
$1,684,936
Contributions and grants received
$1,130,422
Grants paid
$1,089,521
Program service revenue
$131,401
Investment income
$59,054
Other revenue
$61,637
Total assets, end of year
$1,667,871
Total liabilities, end of year
$51,321
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,616,550
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,268,600
Management and general expenses
$257,891
Fundraising expenses
$158,445
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,268,600

Program services were 75.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $1,294

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $823,368

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $305,760

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $116,797

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Conference Registration Fees

    total $104,401 · related or exempt $104,401 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Consulting Income

    total $27,000 · related or exempt $27,000 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $53,925 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $53,925

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $47,332 · other assets $0

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $42,203 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $5,129 · other assets $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $5,129 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $5,129

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $279,901

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $823,368

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $347,087

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$67,186 · unrelated business $0 · excluded -$67,186

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $134,993

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $3,540

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $131,453 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $131,453

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $4,455

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $7,085

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total -$2,630 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded -$2,630

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,089,521 · program services $1,089,521

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $120,678 · program services $36,518 · management and general $48,984 · fundraising $35,176

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $201,040 · program services $35,487 · management and general $79,457 · fundraising $86,096

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $16,453 · program services $3,585 · management and general $5,984 · fundraising $6,884

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $22,867 · program services $5,063 · management and general $9,007 · fundraising $8,797

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $4,895 · program services $0 · management and general $4,895 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $25,278 · program services $0 · management and general $25,278 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $15,850 · fundraising $15,850

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $5,784 · program services $0 · management and general $5,784 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $82,668 · program services $62,668 · management and general $20,000 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $7,533 · program services $5,533 · management and general $2,000 · fundraising $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $30,409 · program services $180 · management and general $25,386 · fundraising $4,843

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $24,127 · program services $7,414 · management and general $15,974 · fundraising $739

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $4,936 · program services $4,016 · management and general $920

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $20,656 · program services $18,615 · management and general $1,981 · fundraising $60

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $8,620 · program services $0 · management and general $8,620 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $588 · program services $0 · management and general $588 · fundraising $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: Staff Development and Training

    total $1,435 · program services $0 · management and general $1,435 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: Staff Appreciation

    total $730 · program services $0 · management and general $730 · fundraising $0

  • 24c · Other expenses: Loss on disposal of Asset

    total $868 · program services $0 · management and general $868 · fundraising $0

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $248,463 · end of year $191,210

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,109,476 · end of year $821,381

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $275 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $5,215

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $7,085 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $5,746 · end of year $7,090

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $43,756

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $29,888

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $16,769 · end of year $13,868

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $544,413 · end of year $615,955

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $13,152 · end of year $13,152

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $28,501 · end of year $49,821

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $50,000 · end of year $1,500

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $740,319 · end of year $811,469

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,126,559 · end of year $805,081

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

To champion the inclusion of students with disabilities in Catholic schools by providing educational resources, fundraising and promoting a culture of belonging.

  • For the 2024-25 academic year, FIRE provided financial grants to 15 Catholic schools, located within the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph totaling over $735,000 so that children with special needs can be educated alongside peers, in their home parish schools or Diocesan high school. These grants assist with the costs of salaries for special education teachers, para-educators as well as resources, technology, and professional development for educators.

    Expenses $863,401 · Grants $747,000

  • FIRE continued providing Speech-Language Therapy services at partner schools. During 2024-25, 9 schools received speech and language services, and 8 schools received occupational therapy services. Students at these schools were able to receive school-based therapy services rather than leaving the school to receive services elsewhere. Evaluations from educators and families were highly favorable.

    Expenses $121,323 · Grants $103,415

  • FIRE Foundation continued its role as an advocate for inclusive Catholic education by lending expertise to other school communities endeavoring to welcome students with special needs. FIRE Foundation continued to work with individuals and groups across the country, sharing our model of inclusion support and advocacy. FIRE is now guiding the development and growth of the following affiliates: FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa FIRE Foundation of New Hampshire FIRE Foundation of Central Illinois FIRE Foundation of Dallas FIRE Foundation of NE Florida FIRE Foundation of Northern Kentucky FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa FIRE Foundation of Milwaukee and FIRE Foundation of Denver FIRE Foundation of Wichita FIRE Foundation of Sacramento

    Expenses $257,014 · Grants $239,106 · Revenue $27,000

  • FIRE held its Biannual Inclusion in Action Conference which is designed for Catholic school professionals and community members who desire to welcome and support children and students with disabilities and learning differences, for those considering inclusive education opportunities in their school for the very first time or for those seeking new information to strengthen and expand an existing inclusion program. This conference provides valuable information to teachers, administrators, parents, and community members interested in inclusion.

    Expenses $26,862 · Revenue $104,401

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Lynn Hire

    Executive Director (6/2024-2/2025)

    Total calculated
    $88,613
    From this org
    $88,613
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Erin Neuburger

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jim Still

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Gretchen Vosburgh

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5

  • Brian Madden

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Karl Barron

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Katheigh Degen

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Chris Gaughan

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Buffy Gunter

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Maribeth Joyce

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Sally Kammerer

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Marie Kissick

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Dr Karen Kroh

    Board Member - Ex Officio

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Mary Madden

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Mark Rieger

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Courtney Root

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Jenny Stasi

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Sean Switzer

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Mark Ungashick

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Peggy Van Dyke

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Ryan Van Dyke

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Maureen Whittaker

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.3

  • Molly Fisher

    Executive Director (1/2025-6/2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

  • Speech & Language Solutions LLC

    $103,415

    Covering Speech and Occupational therapy for students with special needs in participating schools

  • St Elizabeth Elementary School

    $72,000

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs

  • St Michael the Archangel

    $70,000

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs

  • St Peter's School

    $67,000

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs

  • St Therese School

    $67,000

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs

  • Visitation Grade School

    $61,000

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs

  • Our Lady of the Presentation

    $59,000

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs

  • University of Notre Dame

    $58,600

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs

  • Nativity of Mary School

    $45,000

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs

  • Our Lady of Hope

    $45,000

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
14 May 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.0
Source object
202601359349302355

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