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National Public Education Support Fund

EIN 26-3015634 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATIVE FOR EDUCATION STRENGTHENS, CONVENES, AND CATALYZES NETWORKS OF PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE THE EQUITABLE AND JUST EDUCATION AND SYSTEMIC POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT CREATE THE CONDITIONS EVERY LEARNER NEEDS TO ACHIEVE, THRIVE, AND SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL DIVERSE SOCIETY.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
9
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$307,173, president & ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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 March 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 (4)
  1. $895,688 spent. EDUCATION FUNDER STRATEGY GROUP: NPESF MANAGES THE EDUCATION FUNDER STRATEGY GROUP (EFSG), WHICH IS A MEMBERSHIP FORUM FOR LEADING STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS FOCUSED ON UNITED STATES POLICY ACROSS THE CONTINUUM FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD, K-12, AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. THE LEARNING GOALS FOR THIS PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY ARE TO HELP: 1) RAISE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS WITH THE DEEPER LEARNING OUTCOMES AND SKILLS THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR LIFE, WORK, AND CITIZENSHIP; 2) CLOSE GAPS TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOR UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES BY IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS AND RESOURCES THAT ENABLE STUDENTS TO LEARN AND THRIVE, WITH A PARTICULAR CONCERN FOR ADDRESSING RACIALIZED AND CLASS-BASED DISPARITIES IN LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES; 3) BUILD PUBLIC CONFIDENCE AND COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AS A PUBLIC GOOD; AND 4) ACCELERATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN THE EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE LEARNING AND LIFE OUTCOMES FOR ALL STUDENTS.
  2. $690,195 spent. NPESF'S GENERAL PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS ITS BROADER EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN AND ADVANCE EQUITABLE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, NPESF CONVENES AND COLLABORATES WITH PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS, EDUCATORS, POLICYMAKERS, AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS TO SUPPORT SYSTEMS-LEVEL CHANGE THAT EXPANDS ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE STRATEGIC GRANT-MAKING, CROSS-SECTOR CONVENINGS, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE FUND'S MISSION TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS. BY FOSTERING SHARED LEARNING, AMPLIFYING EVIDENCE-INFORMED POLICY SOLUTIONS, AND CATALYZING COLLECTIVE ACTION AMONG DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS, THE GENERAL PROGRAMS SEEK TO ACCELERATE MEANINGFUL IMPROVEMENTS IN TEACHING, LEARNING, AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES PARTICULARLY FOR HISTORICALLY UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES.
  3. $450,869 spent. GRANTMAKERS FOR THRIVING YOUTH: NPESF SERVES AS THE SPONSOR FOR THE GRANTMAKERS FOR THRIVING YOUTH (GTY), A FUNDERS' FORUM THAT PROMOTES EQUITABLE SYSTEMS, STRUCTURES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE CAN BUILD AND STRENGTHEN THE SKILLS AND CAPACITIES THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN LEARNING, WORK, CITIZENSHIP, AND LIFE.
  4. $976,982 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: NPESF PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES WITH A SHARED VISION. NPESF SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK ADVANCES KEY DRIVERS OF EFFECTIVE EDUCATION REFORM WITH THE GOAL OF REMODELING U.S. PUBLIC EDUCATION - GROUNDED IN OUR DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING - TO PREPARE ALL STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN TODAY'S WORLD. IN ADDITION TO PROGRAM RESEARCH AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS, NPESF'S OTHER PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE THE SUPPORT GRANTS TO ALLIANCE FOR EXCELLENT EDUCATION, INC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 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 May 2009.

    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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