EIN 36-3575698

Sterling Schools Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Sterling
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Sterling Schools Foundation promotes excellence by funding innovative projects for Sterling Unit #5 School District and supports Centennial Auditorium.
Total revenues
$1,072,222
2023
Total expenses
$943,398
2023
Total assets
$7,758,889
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Sterling Schools Foundation

Auditorium operations - centennial auditorium is located on the campus of Sterling high school, which is part of the Sterling public school system. The Sterling Schools Foundation raised the funds to build the auditorium in 1998 and continues to fund all operational expenses at the facility, including upkeep, maintenance, utilities, and staff. This is an ongoing program and served 15,000 people this year.
Golden warrior tv program provides life video coverage of Sterling public Schools sporting events, concerts, ceremonies, etc. Revenue is generated from subscription and advertising sales. Number served 1,000.
Shs athletic booster club provides as needed financial assistance to Sterling high school athletic programs and athletes. Served 453 students.
Blue & gold program funds important alumni relations efforts including publication of annual alumni magazine, monthly email newsletter and our organization's website. Seasonal staff is hired to research and complete information included in communication pieces. Mail 12,000 annual alumni magazines and email 6,500 monthly.
Tools & technology is a program created to fund purchases of educational-based technology (hardware, software, and related supplies) for all students in the Sterling public Schools.
Gw baseball club provides developmental baseball opportunities for Sterling public school students in grades 3-12. Number served: 110

Who funds Sterling Schools Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dillon FoundationTo Support Education/instruction$131,835
Texas Instruments FoundationDonations To Colleges, Universities and Other Organizations Under "matching Gifts Program."$100
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$39

Personnel at Sterling Schools Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Jim C SpencerExecutive Director$0
Scott WolberPresident$0
Peter W DillonVice President$0
Alice ReterSecretary$0
Heather SoteloTreasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Sterling Schools Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$643,917
Program services$4,605
Investment income and dividends$289,582
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$9,900
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-11,410
Net income from fundraising events$-7,954
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$52,635
Miscellaneous revenues$90,947
Total revenues$1,072,222

Form 990s for Sterling Schools Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-02990View PDF
2022-062023-05-03990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-08-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $131,835 from Dillon Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
510 E Miller Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
County
Whiteside County, IL
Website URL
sterlingschoolsfoundation.org/s/1203/16/start.aspx 
Phone
(815) 626-0022
IRS details
EIN
36-3575698
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B84: Alumni Associations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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