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Covington Partners Inc

EIN 20-1515753 · Fort Wright, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO STUDENT LEARNING IN ORDER TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AMONG STUDENTS

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
1
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$14,746, chief operating officer

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

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 91% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $103,664 spent. Family Strengthening The family engagement initiatives goal is to provide opportunities for families to become partners in their childs education through six program domains: informative, collaborative, instructive, interactive, observation, and empowerment. An emphasis on communicating each students academic data in an easily understandable manner will be embedded in each family engagement offering, helping families to advocate for the appropriate support for their child.
  2. $1.1 million spent. Mentoring and Out of School Time In partnership with the local school districts, community members engage as a positive adult role model to Covington youth through the Organizations Mentoring Program. Mentors can choose to work with students of all ages in a program that meets their interests. Out of School Time programs (after school, morning and summer) provide academic enrichment and skill development opportunities during non-school hours for students, families and neighbors. This program helps students meet state and local academic standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offer students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offer literacy and other educational services to families and neighbors. Each school in the Covington Independent School District provides an Out of School Time program, managed by the sites Community Learning Center (CLC) coordinator. During the year, this program was expanded to include more local school districts.
  3. $42,210 spent. Mental and physical health The Organization is committed to working with local schools to provide a health and wellness initiative that includes mental and physical health and social and emotional wellbeing. Health and wellness are embedded into all programming areas of the Organization. As part of the health and wellness initiative, Pink Link was created to reduce a barrier that some students face every month during their menstrual cycles. This project provides period products for students who cannot afford or do not have access to purchase what they need. Without this support, some students are absent from school each month for several days.
  4. $79,931 spent. Kentucky Out of Schoool Alliance (KYOSA) KYOSA equips program leaders with the training, tools, and statewide support network they need to strengthen programs and expand opportunities for Kentuckys youth.
  5. Kentucky Out of Schoool Alliance (KYOSA) 79931. 0. 0.

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 October 2004.

    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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