2026-05-14T18:14:32-07:00 2025-06-30 311717077 Support Kansas City Inc 6750 Antioch Rd Suite 305 Merriam KS 66204 990 2024-07-01 431771385 FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INC FOUN 8162268698 20 West 9th Street Kansas City MO 64105 Jim Still President 9132192097 2026-05-14 1 1 Catherine Jay P01516006 9138314752 2026-05-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jim Still 20 W 9th St Kansas City MO 64105 1782429 0 X firefoundation.org X 1997 MO To champion the inclusion of students with disabilities in Catholic schools by providing educational resources, fundraising and promoting a culture of belonging. 19 19 5 220 0 0 1073288 1130422 0 131401 55429 59054 174866 61637 1303583 1382514 926463 1089521 0 0 357698 361038 0 15850 158445 147025 218527 1431186 1684936 -127603 -302422 1945379 1667871 78501 51321 1866878 1616550 To champion the inclusion of students with disabilities in Catholic schools by providing educational resources, fundraising and promoting a culture of belonging. 0 0 863401 747000 0 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. 121323 103415 0 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. 257014 239106 27000 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 26862 0 104401 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. 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X 1 Amy Mullinax Drouin 412 E 72nd St Kansas City MO 64131 Fundraising and Development consultant for new Executive Director 0 0 15850 -15850 0 15850 -15850 FIRE Ball 778894 581187 197707 0 94923 19392 73984 28800 29241 Purse Event 203970 148680 55290 0 51124 11170 4166 0 2498 1 120405 93501 26904 0 12446 0 11958 2500 4885 1103269 823368 279901 0 158493 30562 90108 31300 36624 347087 -67186 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 134993 2800 0 0 740 0 134993 2800 0 0 740 3540 131453 MO 0 Raffles in Missouri may be run by any federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization. However, no special license is required to run a raffle in Missouri 0 1 0 0 1 Cathy Cusamano 20 West 9th Street Kansas City MO 64105 0 Cathy Cusamano Responsibilities included recordkeeping and money counting for the raffle. X 0 0 1 Holy Cross School 121 N Quincy Ave Kansas City MO 64123 431583658 42000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs Nativity of Mary School 10021 E 36th Terr Independence MO 64052 440584302 45000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs Notre Dame de Sion 3823 Locust St Kansas City MO 64109 431550474 18000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs Our Lady of Hope 4232 Mercier Kansas City MO 64111 811919829 45000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs Our Lady of the Presentation 150 NW Murray Rd Lees Summit MO 64081 440591021 59000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs St Elizabeth Elementary School 14 W 75th St Kansas City MO 64113 440546201 72000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs St Michael the Archangel 2901 NW Lees Summit Rd Lees Summit MO 64064 462522212 70000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs St Regis School 8941 James A Reed Rd Kansas City MO 64138 430825803 40000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs St Patrick School 1401 NE 42nd Terr Kansas City MO 64116 440613317 42000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs St Peter's School 6400 Charlotte Kansas City MO 64131 440546198 67000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs St Pius X High School 1500 NE 42nd Terr Kansas City MO 64116 440607677 24000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs St Therese School 7277 NW Highway 9 Kansas City MO 64152 440660198 67000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs St Thomas More School 11800 Holmes Rd Kansas City MO 64131 436064126 40000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs Visitation Grade School 5134 Baltimore Kansas City MO 64112 464673703 61000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs St Joseph Catholic Academy 3529 Frederick Ave St Joseph MO 64506 881227645 23000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs Catholic School Office 20 W 9th St Kansas City MO 64105 440546494 20000 To support inclusive education for children with special needs FIRE Foundation of Dallas 5959 Royal Lane Suite 539 Dallas TX 75230 834362131 27226 To support inclusive education for children with special needs FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa 2918 Hamilton Blvd Lower D Suite 102 Sioux City IA 51104 861952753 17126 To support inclusive education for children with special needs FIRE Foundation of Central Illinois PO Box 782 Normal IL 61761 843394161 30480 To support inclusive education for children with special needs FIRE Foundation of Milwaukee PO Box 170496 Milwaukee WI 53217 884340355 9475 To support inclusive education for children with special needs Fire Foundation of NE Florida Inc 1312 Plantation Oaks Dr S Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 933158047 21628 To support inclusive education for children with special needs FIRE Foundation of Northern Kentucky Inc 1043 Lawton Rd Park Hills KY 41011 934529885 19637 To support inclusive education for children with special needs FIRE Foundation of Denver 40 W Littleton Blvd Suite 210-283 Littleton CO 80120 863861726 21540 To support inclusive education for children with special needs FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa PO Box 211 Raymond IA 50667 813523586 23402 To support inclusive education for children with special needs FIRE Foundation of New Hampshire 312 Straw Rd Manchester NH 03102 462044694 18741 To support inclusive education for children with special needs FIRE Foundation of Wichita PO Box 780053 Wichita KS 67278 994884544 5981 To support inclusive education for children with special needs University of Notre Dame Controllers Office - 731 Grace Hal Notre Dame IN 46556 350868188 58600 To support inclusive education for children with special needs Speech & Language Solutions LLC 2304 SW Tracker Lane Lees Summit MO 64082 455194530 103415 Covering Speech and Occupational therapy for students with special needs in participating schools 34 1 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 FIRE has a formal grant application process which includes specific guidelines for use of awarded grant funds. After submission of grant applications, each of the school principals has a scheduled interview with FIRE's Grant Committee during a Grant Review Day. The application and needs are discussed at that time, and committee members determine grant amounts which are disbursed in August, November, January and May of the next school year. The Mid Year Progress Report is due in December. It is a tool used by the Board to hold grant recipients accountable for the funds granted. The Grant Notification Letters specify the restricted use of the funds, and state that if the population of students with special needs changes during the year, the Grant Committee should be notified. X 192 FMV X 3 369 FMV X FIRE Ball Auction Items 158 72713 FMV X Purse Auction Items 120 41203 FMV X Golf Auction Items 15 2320 FMV 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Peggy VanDyke and Ryan VanDyke have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b After a 990 draft is prepared it is reviewed by the executive committee of the board of directors to make corrections or comments and then approve when the final version is prepared. The final version is emailed to the entire board of directors before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring annual disclosures from directors and key individuals. The board reviews all disclosures, addresses any identified conflicts, and requires recusal from discussion and voting when applicable, with such actions documented in the meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Executive Committee used industry references and consulted Nonprofit Connect to determine Salary for the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request to the public during the tax year. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Rounding