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Willard Hsa Inc

EIN 22-3596379 · Ridgewood, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WILLARD HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (HSA) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND EDUCATORS. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT IN OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY AT LARGE. OUR GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PARENTS TO BE INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S ELEMENTARY EXPERIENCE.THE WILLARD HSA STRIVES TO ENRICH THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OF ALL WILLARD STUDENTS. WE SOURCE AND FUND A DIVERSE OFFERING OF PRESENTATIONS, ASSEMBLIES, AND WORKSHOPS TO ENRICH THE ALREADY OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC CURRICULUM. THROUGH SELECTIVE FUNDRAISING, WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND EXPERIENCES, SUPPORT SCHOOL AND FAMILY SOCIAL INTERACTION, FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS AT THE SCHOOLS, AND PROVIDE A FORUM FOR SHARING INFORMATION ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR CHILDREN.

Income
$104,711
Spending
$149,265
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 51%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $77,900 spent. STUDENT ENRICHMENT: WE PLAN AND FUND ASSEMBLIES THAT FOCUS ON KINDNESS, DIVERSITY, HISTORY, NATURE, SCIENCE, AND VARIOUS OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICS LINKED TO GRADE-LEVEL CURRICULUM. WE OVERSEE THE SCIENCE FAIR, INTERNATIONAL DAY, BOOK FAIRS, AUTHOR VISITS, THE ONE SCHOOL ONE BOOK INITIATIVE, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT WILLARD. THE HSA ALSO PAYS FOR VARIOUS SOFTWARE AND EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS USED BOTH IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME.
  2. $54,085 spent. STRENGTHENING AND GIVING BACK TO WILLARD COMMUNITY: WE SPONSOR FUN AND EDUCATIONAL FAMILY EVENTS TO STRENGTHEN THE BOND BETWEEN OUR SCHOOL, OUR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY, SUCH AS BINGO NIGHTS, ADULT SOCIALS, FAMILY PICNICS, AND MUCH MORE! THROUGH OUR WILLARD CARES INITIATIVE, WE ARE ABLE TO ASSIST WILLARD FAMILIES WHO MIGHT NEED TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HELP. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PARTNERSHIPS AND EVENTS, WE ALSO ATTEMPT TO IMPRESS UPON STUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $12,509 spent. TEACHER RECOGNITION: WE ORGANIZE CREATIVE AND THOUGHTFUL WAYS OF SAYING THANK YOU TO TEACHERS, SUCH AS BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, MONTHLY RAFFLES, AND FUN SURPRISES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE ALSO HELP FULFILL TEACHER "WISH-LIST" ITEMS, INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY, BOOKS, AND OTHER SPECIFIC IN-CLASS NEEDS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 September 1998.

    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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