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Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association

EIN 13-3190694 · Harrison, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE WESTCHESTER PUTNAM SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR OUR MEMBER DISTRICTS. IN THIS ROLE WPSBA WILL:-PROMOTE EFFECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE AND BOARD GOVERNANCE THROUGH TRAINING AND EDUCATION.-FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AND THE SHARING OF INFORMATION.-SERVE AS A RESOURCE ON PUBLIC EDUCATION POLICY ISSUES.-ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION THAT SUPPORTS PUBLIC EDUCATION.-FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE COMMON INTERESTS AND GOALS.

Income
$300,097
Spending
$282,413
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
4
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$110,032, executive 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $240,828 spent. THE WESTCHESTER PUTNAM SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (WPSBA) HAS WORKED TO EARN A SOLID REPUTATION AS A REGIONAL LEADER ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE. OUR STRONG MEMBERSHIP RECORD (100% OF AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE MEMBERS) STANDS AS AN INDICATOR OF THE HIGH LEVEL OF SERVICE AND RESOURCE SUPPORT WE PROVIDE. THE WPSBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REGULARLY CALLED UPON TO PROMOTE EDUCATION ISSUES AND SPEAK ON BEHALF OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ON PANELS, ROUNDTABLES, AND OTHER PUBLIC FORUMS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE PRIMARILY SUPPORTED THROUGH MEMBERSHIP DUES, AS PROGRAMS ARE EITHER PROVIDED FREE TO MEMBERS, THERE IS A NOMINAL FEE, OR THE FEE COVERS BASIC COSTS FOR AN EVENT. KEY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE WPSBA MISSION STATEMENT INCLUDE:1. PROMOTING EFFECTIVE SCHOOL BOARD SERVICE BY PROVIDING TRAINING, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS FOR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: A. THREE PROGRAMS ON GOVERNANCE AND CURRENT ISSUES FOR SCHOOL BOARDS. B. THREE TRAINING SESSIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE AND NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS, AS WELL AS A YEAR-LONG MENTOR PROGRAM FOR NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS. C. TWO DISTRICT CLERK WORKSHOPS ON ISSUES RELATED TO THEIR BOARD OF EDUCATION DUTIES. 2. PROVIDING A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AMONG BOARD MEMBERS AND FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING AMONG SCHOOL BOARDS AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS: A. ORGANIZE TWO NETWORKING SESSIONS FOR SHARING INFORMATION AND PERSPECTIVES. B. IMPLEMENT WEEKLY (FEBRUARY THROUGH APRIL) SCHOOL DISTRICT SURVEY ON PROPOSED SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET AND DISTRIBUTE WEEKLY UPDATED RESULTS TO BOARDS AND ADMINISTRATORS. C. COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES; DISTRIBUTE STATE, REGIONAL AND SCHOOL DISTRICT DATA, AS WELL AS ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SCHOOL BOARDS AT MEETINGS, ELECTRONICALLY AND THROUGH POSTING ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE.3. SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION ON PUBLIC EDUCATION, SHARING INFORMATION RELATED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AGENCIES, LEGISLATORS AND THE PRESS, AND ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ISSUES. A. SERVE AS REGIONAL VOICE AND A CONDUIT FOR PROVIDING DATA AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, LEGISLATORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND THE PRESS ON SCHOOL GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ISSUES. REGIONAL DATA AND RELATED INFORMATION ARE DISTRIBUTED AT MEETINGS AND ELECTRONICALLY AND IS POSTED ON WEBSITE. B. GATHER INFORMATION ON THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS ON SCHOOL BUDGETS AND OPERATIONS, AND ADVOCATE ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT PUBLIC EDUCATION. REGIONAL DATA AND RELATED INFORMATION ARE DISTRIBUTED AT MEETINGS AND ELECTRONICALLY AND IS POSTED ON WEBSITE. LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE HELD PERIODICALLY TO DISCUSS REGIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION ISSUES AND ADVOCACY. LOCAL MEETINGS AND NY LEGISLATOR FORUM ON REGIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION ISSUES. C. PUBLISH ANNUAL "FACTS & FIGURE$" BOOK OF MEMBER SCHOOL DISTRICT DATA AND PROFILES. ADVERTISING REVENUE OF $16,350 AND HARD COST EXPENDITURE FOR PUBLICATION AND MAILING OF $6,003.BOOKS WERE PUBLISHED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO BOARD MEMBERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, LEGISLATORS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS/MEMBERS. THE PUBLICATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE.

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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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