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Bozeman Public Schools Foundation

EIN 20-1645473 · Bozeman, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENRICH EDUCATION IN THE BOZEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT BY ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

Income
$737,785
Spending
$697,651
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
4
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$65,833, executive dir.

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.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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

Good: 76 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $176,228 spent. BOZEMAN READS IS A COMMUNITY-FACING FAMILY AND EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM RUN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOZEMAN SCHOOLS DISTRICT. BOZEMAN READS HOSTED FAMILY LITERACY NIGHTS, CONDUCTED HOME VISITS FOR FAMILIES, AND PROVIDED INSTRUCTION TO EARLY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, REACHING PRE KINDERGARTEN LEARNERS.
  2. $163,992 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO WORTHY RECIPIENTS BASED UPON CRITERIA SET FORTH FROM THE DONOR.
  3. $131,430 spent. The Bozeman Schools Foundation works with students, families, BSD7 schools, and the Gallatin Valley Food Bank to raise awareness of food insecurity and raise funds for Kidspacks to support students who may otherwise go hungry.
  4. $35,089 spent. GRANTS TO TEACHERS, SCHOOLS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, RECREATIONAL AND PE EQUIPMENT AND/OR TO COVER STUDNET ESSENTIAL AND EMERGENCY NEEDS, SUCH AS SHORT-TERM HOUSING OR NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT.

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 November 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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