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Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund Inc

EIN 16-1764597 · Suwanee, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ESTABLISHED IN 2006, THE GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FUND, INC. IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO ENRICH AND ENHANCE EDUCATION IN GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE MISSION OF THE GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FUND, INC. IS TO SUSTAIN THE WORLDCLASS STANDARDS OF GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY STRENGTHENING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL FUTURE OF ALL STAKEHOLDERS.A BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GWINNETT COMMUNITY GOVERNS THE FOUNDATION, FOSTERING THE BELIEF THAT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN PUBLIC EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL TO PROMOTING AN EDUCATED, HEALTHY, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENRY.THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DIRECTS AND MANAGES THE AFFAIRS OF THE FOUNDATION AND ADOPTS THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE FOUNDATION.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$309,968, treasurer

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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. $3.0 million spent. THREE FOUNDATION FUNDING PRIORITIES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED THAT SUPPORT AND ALIGN WITH DISTRICT MISSION, VISION AND GOALS. I. EDUCATION IN ACTION - SUPPORT FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATOR GRANTS. II. EDUCATION ENRICHMENT AND ENHANCEMENT - SUPPORT FOR SYSTEM WIDE INSTRUCTIONAL INITIATIVES WITH EMPHASIS ON AT-RISK POPULATIONS, GRADUATION RATE; COLLEGE ACCESS; LITERACY INITIATIVES; INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES. III. EDUCATION EXCELLENT AND REWARDS FUND - SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT RECOGNIZE SCHOOLS THAT EXCEL ACADEMICALLY, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS THAT ATTRACT, REWARD AND RETAIN HIGH-PERFORMING TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPPORT STAFF.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 September 2006.

    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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