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Big Pine Elementary Inc

EIN 20-5732425 · Big Pine Key, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT IS CHARTERED BY THE MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PROVIDES EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN TO PUPILS ON A FIRST-COME / FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
25
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$75,213, principal

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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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. $1.3 million spent. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE. AS IT HAS IN THE PAST YEARS, THE SCHOOL RECEIVED A SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE OF "A", THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE RATING, FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE SCHOOLS "SPECIALS" PROGRAMMING PROVIDES A MORE STRUCTURED AND IN-DEPTH CURRICULUM FOR ALL STUDENTS. HISTORY, MUSIC, VISUAL ART AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ALL HAVE EXPANDED PROGRAMS. THE GIFTED PROGRAM CONTINUES WITH MORE CLASS COLLABORATION AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY A FULLY CERTIFIED GIFTED INSTRUCTOR. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS CHESS CLUB, CHORAL GROUP, PEER TUTORING, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITIES.

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 July 2007.

    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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