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Montgomery County Community College Foundation

EIN 23-2253031 · Blue Bell, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "COLLEGE") IN DEVELOPING THE PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COLLEGE. THE CORPORATION SHALL CARRY OUT THIS PURPOSE IN PART BY ENCOURAGING, SOLICITING, RECEIVING, HOLDING, INVESTING AND ADMINISTERING GIFTS OF FUNDS AND PROPERTY, AND MAKING EXPENDITURES TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, THE COLLEGE.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
36.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 50%
Employees
0
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$424,113, president

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 60% 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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

    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 (2)
  1. $917,797 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS: THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM OUR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER VALUED PARTNERS, THE FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS. WITH THIS SUPPORT, STUDENTS CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THE EDUCATION AND SKILLS NEEDED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR LOCAL WORKFORCE AND ECONOMY.
  2. $215,590 spent. COLLEGE PROGRAM: EXPENDITURES WERE MADE TO PROVIDE THE COLLEGE THE NECESSARY FUNDING TO OPERATE VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE CULTURAL ARTS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES. THE COLLEGE OFFERS ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (AA), ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS), AND ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS (AFA) DEGREES ALL DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR STUDENT TRANSFER TO FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS AS WELL AS THE ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL STUDIES (AGS) AND THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) DEGREES DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE WORKFORCE UPON GRADUATION. OUR CERTIFICATES ARE ALSO DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO WISH TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE UPON GRADUATION AND ARE OFTEN SEEN BY STUDENTS AND EMPLOYERS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO UPGRADE OR GAIN ADDITIONAL SKILLS. FINE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY: THESE FUNDS WERE EXPENDED IN SUPPORT OF THE FINE ARTS CENTER TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PURSUE FORMAL DEGREES AND VOCATIONAL INTERESTS IN THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS. FUNDS WERE ALSO EXPENDED TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER, WHICH OFFERS PROGRAMS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE, AS WELL AS THE COLLEGE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICES. FEATURES INCLUDE STATE-OF-THE-ART LABORATORIES, CLASSROOMS, RECORDING STUDIOS, AN OBSERVATORY, TV STUDIO, MONTCO RADIO STATION, AND THE PORTAL CAFE. COLLEGE PROGRAM: EXPENDITURES WERE MADE TO PROVIDE THE COLLEGE THE NECESSARY FUNDING TO OPERATE VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE CULTURAL ARTS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES. THE COLLEGE OFFERS ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (AA), ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS), AND ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS (AFA) DEGREES ALL DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR STUDENT TRANSFER TO FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS AS WELL AS THE ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL STUDIES (AGS) AND THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) DEGREES DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE WORKFORCE UPON GRADUATION. OUR CERTIFICATES ARE ALSO DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO WISH TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE UPON GRADUATION AND ARE OFTEN SEEN BY STUDENTS AND EMPLOYERS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO UPGRADE OR GAIN ADDITIONAL SKILLS. FINE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY: THESE FUNDS WERE EXPENDED IN SUPPORT OF THE FINE ARTS CENTER TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PURSUE FORMAL DEGREES AND VOCATIONAL INTERESTS IN THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS. FUNDS WERE ALSO EXPENDED TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER, WHICH OFFERS PROGRAMS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE, AS WELL AS THE COLLEGE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICES. FEATURES INCLUDE STATE-OF-THE-ART LABORATORIES, CLASSROOMS, RECORDING STUDIOS, AN OBSERVATORY, TV STUDIO, MONTCO RADIO STATION, AND THE PORTAL CAFE.

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 November 1984.

    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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