Bubbler Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Bubbler Foundation is a nonprofit community organization designed to enhance and supplement the academic, arts, cultural, and athletic environment and health & wellness experiences for the children and residents in South Middleton Township.
- Income
- $140,360
- Spending
- $79,255
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 114.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 114.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 110% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $44,957 spent. The Foundation provided funding to educators in the South Middleton School District for various projects and programs. Examples include Arts in Education project for approximately 500 elementary students and Hands on History project in conjunction with the Cumberland County Historical Society which served approximately 750 elementary and high school students. Other service accomplishments include funding scholarship programs, various field trips, and an inventors camp.
- $22,951 spent. The Foundation works in concert with South Middleton School District in supporting various athletic programs. One example include fundraising efforts for the new fieldhouse which supports not only athletics, but also physical education classes, marching band rehearsals, graduation ceremonies, youth leagues, and other student activities. The Foundation has also provided support to various athletic programs for equipment and participation in national competitions.
- $2,300 spent. The Foundation provided funding to various civic organizations in South Middleton including the Amelia Given Library and SPY Program for their summer programs. Funding was also provided to Project Share and Carwood Farms to help provide food to families in need as well as to the Yellow Breeches Anglers & Conservation Association in support of their conservation efforts. In addition, the Foundation sponsors and participates in several events each year including a teacher appreciation day for the South Middleton School District, a senior citizen exposition hosted by South Middleton Township, The Bubbler Foundation Festival, fireworks display and Duck Regatta. The foundation also participates in events centered around Childrens Lake including the annual Christmas tree lighting and luminaries, Day at the Lake, and Foundry Day. An annual dinner is held in May each year to inform the community of our activities and accomplishments.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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