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Fenton Area Public Schools Education Foundation

EIN 20-2743747 · Fenton, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FENTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING THE ACADEMIC, ART, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL FENTON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE FOUNDATION FURTHER ADVANCES THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE FENTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BY OBTAINING CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT.

Income
$79,219
Spending
$29,587
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 54%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $24,926 spent. AIMING HIGHER - ACADEMICS - SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2004, THE FENTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION HAS MADE A STRONG COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING ITS STUDENTS WITH AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. FENTON SCHOOLS HAVE CONSISTENTLY RAISED THE BAR AN EXPANDED THEIR PROGRAMS TO GIVE CHILDREN IN THIS COMMUNITY THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO COMPETE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY.
  2. A PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP - ATHLETICS - SPORTS PROVIDE CHILDREN AN YOUTH WITH MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, AN EMOTIONALLY. STUDIES SHOW THAT CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SPORTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE ACTIVE, HARDWORKING STUDENTS, AND BETTER FUTURE WORKERS. KIDS WHO PLAY SPORTS ALSO LEARN HOW TO ACHIEVE BALANCE BETWEEN THEIR SCHOOLWORK AND ATHLETICS, WHICH FOSTERS A STRONG WORK ETHIC BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT. THE FOUNATION'S GOAL IS TO BUILD THE ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT TO PERMANENTLY REMOVE PAY TO PLAY AND GIVE AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE THE CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY ATHLETICS.
  3. THE FOUNDATION OF CULTURE - ARTS - THE ARTS ENGAGE STUDENTS AND ARE ESSENTIAL TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF PERSONAL INDENTITY, COMMUNITY CONTEXTS, AND GLOBAL CULTURES. THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION, STUDENTS DEVELOP COMMITMENT AND PERSISTENCE. THEY ALSO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND EXERCISE THE CREATIVITY NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN TODAY'S WORLD. OUR GOAL IS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE ARTS ENDOWMENT, GIVING AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BENEFIT AND TAKE PLEASURE IN THE ARTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 August 2006.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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