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Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % GOLD
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-3392992

About

To inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence in illinois, especially in schools-of-need.because the critical contributor to student achievement is the quality of the teacher in the classroom, golden apple provides exceptional teacher preparation for teachers at ALL stages of their careers. Through the organization's innovative programs offering method, resource and mentorship, the organization works to transform teachers and teaching, enriching both student and teacher lives.

In care of GOLD

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
316
Volunteers
114

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$17.2M
Expenses
$18.6M
Assets
$9.9M
Liabilities
$3.3M

Financial history

$18.6M$9.3M$0
1718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $17.2M · Avg: $10.2M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$239K
Grants Given
$2.3M
GOLDEN APPLE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
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Address

901 W Jackson BLVD STE 205
Chicago, IL, 60607-373

Governance

Voting board members18
Independent members18
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %100.0%
Permanent endowment %0.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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