Eleanor joined Windes in 2024 as a tax director in the firm’s Nonprofit practice. She has over 20 years of accounting experience, focusing on exempt organization taxation. Prior to joining Windes, Eleanor led the Nonprofit tax practices at regional firms in Illinois and Kentucky.
Specializing in strategic tax planning for exempt organizations, Eleanor advises nonprofit clients on all aspects of exempt organization taxation, including applying for exemption, unrelated business income tax, and state registration requirements.
Eleanor is a presenter and trainer on various nonprofit topics and has spoken at seminars for clients and other nonprofit professionals.
In addition to exempt organizations, Eleanor’s client base has included partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations, as well as clients in the manufacturing, professional services, real estate, and construction sectors.
Education
Master of Science, Taxation
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Michigan State University, East Lansing
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
- Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
Community Affiliations
- LouCity and Racing Foundation, Treasurer
- Louisville Academy of Music, Treasurer