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Trinity Roselle Foundation

EIN 36-3309063 · Roselle, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Trinity Roselle Foundation is a supporting organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to support Trinity Lutheran Church and School's mission to Gather, Grow, and Send everyday missionaries out into our community. We seek to expand the Lord's work among His people, both in Roselle, Illinois and beyond. Individuals are encouraged by the Foundation to share their blessings from God to extend our ability to spread the Gospel message and to bless others.

Income
$433,342
Spending
$177,856
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$128,009, former treasurer and former director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 59% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $41,083 spent. School Fund - Contributions and earnings generated from investments within this fund are used to partner with Trinity Lutheran School providing assistance to school families wishing to send their children to the school but lack the financial means to afford full tuition. An independent organization analyzes applications for tuition assistance from both current and prospective school families. Needs-based assistance is provided to approved families through the school's Grant-in-Aid Program. Grants provided by the Foundation fill a portion of the tuition affordability gap for families that apply for and are approved for financial assistance through this program. Additionally, Foundation grants provide for the addition, modernization and replacement of technology, equipment and facilities needed by the school to maintain a state-of-the-art learning environment. Past funding has also provided for teacher training and parent workshops that sharpen parental skills that augment partnering with school faculty to help children develop into better students and responsible young Christians.
  2. $57,398 spent. T-Fund - Contributions and earnings generated within this fund are used to provide tuition assistance to school families that are also members of Trinity Lutheran Church. The fund was established by a church member as a way to show his gratitude to the church/school for providing assistance to his family when his children were attending Trinity Lutheran School.
  3. $29,656 spent. Church Fund - Contributions and earnings generated from investments within this fund are used to provide financial support to Trinity Lutheran Church assisting with expenditures that fall outside of normally budgeted expenses. An example for the current year was providing support for the replacement of entrance doors and other security enhancements within the campus facility.
  4. $29,935 spent. General Foundation Fund - Contributions and earnings generated from investments within this fund are used to provide assistance for a variety of Board approved grant requests, including grants to local not-for-profit organizations within the community. The School Tuition Fund - Contributions and earnings generated from investments in this fund are used to provide financial support to all Trinity Lutheran School families, making Trinity Lutheran School a bit more affordable for all school families by cushioning the impact of annual increases to the cost of education. Prange-Mueller Endowment Fund - Earnings generated from investments within this fund are used to provide assistance to individuals wishing to go into church and ministry work. Assistance may be in the form of special training, tuition for college classes and seminary attendance among others. Other Dedicated Funds - represents miscellaneous small funds.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2014.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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