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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CAPE HENLOPEN EDUCATIONAL FUND

EIN 51-0403370 · Education (B122)

What they do

THE CAPE HENLOPEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (CHEF) is AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH RAISES FUNDS to SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES for THE CAPE HENLOPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT. OUR PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE is to INSPIRE LEARNING, and to PREPARE ALL STUDENTS for A HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIFE IN A DIVERSE and GLOBAL SOCIETY. to ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE SEEK to ENGAGE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY - EDUCATORS, PARENTS, BUSINESS, CIVIC and LEGISLATIVE LEADERS - IN PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED to EXCEL.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $92.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders20 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

64.04%of revenue went to mission work92.8% of expenses · Program services
0.02%of revenue went to fundraising0.0% of expenses
$69.04spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
4.98%of revenue went to management and office costs7.2% of expenses
$2.97in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
36.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $24,578 for ASHLEY REYNOLDS (ADMIN MANAGE). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$182,706
Mission workProgram services$117,00964.04% of revenue92.8% of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs$9,1044.98% of revenue7.2% of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations$280.02% of revenue0.0% of expenses
Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$56,56530.96% of revenueShown in gray on the chart
Total expenses$126,14169.04% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails
2024CurrentExpense mix: 92.8% mission · 7.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 69.04% of revenue
2023Expense mix: 94.1% mission · 5.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 72.76% of revenue
2022Expense mix: 92.4% mission · 7.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 73.06% of revenue
2021Expense mix: 89.4% mission · 10.6% management · 0.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.75% of revenue
2020Expense mix: 88.6% mission · 11.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 53.49% of revenue
2019Expense mix: 89.2% mission · 10.7% management · 0.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 62.36% of revenue
2018Expense mix: 90.4% mission · 9.2% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 80.12% of revenue
2017Expense mix: 84.2% mission · 11.1% management · 4.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.70% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$182,706
Expenses$126,141
Annual surplus $56,565 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$117,009 · 92.8% of expenses
Management and office costs$9,104 · 7.2% of expenses
Fundraising$28 · 0.0% of expenses
See all reported dollar amounts
Revenue$182,706
Expenses$126,141
Assets$374,494
Income$196,068
Contributions$67,165
Mission work (program services)$117,009
Fundraising$28
Grants given$227,387
Average grant$37,898
Management and general$9,104
Accounting fees$3,049
Investing fees$384
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
ASHLEY REYNOLDSADMIN MANAGE · 10 hrs/week $24,578

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (20)

ASHLEY REYNOLDSADMIN MANAGE

YVONNE BAILEYASSISTANT TR

WANDA GUYTONBOARD MEMBER

TARYN BURRISBOARD MEMBER

STEPHANIE MASTRANGELOBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT FULTONSUPERINTENDE

RICK GRIER-REYNOLDSVICE PRESIDE

MIKE MCGINLEYBOARD MEMBER

MIKE CURRYBOARD MEMBER

KRISTIN LAMBBOARD MEMBER

KATE FOLEYBOARD MEMBER

JESSICA TYNDALLBOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER KAUFMANNBOARD MEMBER

JEANNIE RIALBOARD MEMBER

JAIME CARTER-HOUCKBOARD MEMEBR

GAVIN RADKATREASURER

GAIL MACKBOARD MEMBER

CONNIE KADENSECRETARY

CAROL HALLBOARD MEMBER

CALVIN JACKSONPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since
January 2012
Location
1270 KINGS HWY, LEWES, DE 19958-1735
County
Sussex
In care of
CALVIN JACKSON
Primary officer
CALVIN JACKSON, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(302) 381-6111 Officer phone(302) 529-0534

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
July 1, 2024
Return type
990
Tax preparer
FAW CASSON & CO LLP
NTEE classification
Education (B122)
IRS tax category
Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization
Yes

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