Fernbank Elementary School Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
FORMED IN 2009, THE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. IT CONTRIBUTES TO THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS OF FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BY RAISING AND MANAGING FUNDS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT AUGMENTS COUNTY RESOURCES, FILLING IN THE GAPS TO GIVE FERNBANK STUDENTS THE SPECIAL TOOLS THEY NEED FOR FURTHER SUCCESS.
- Income
- $199,221
- Spending
- $185,130
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 26 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 55%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 35
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 26.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 20 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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 July 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 (1)
- $185,130 spent. OUR GOAL AND MISSION AS THE PARENT-LED FERNBANK FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE THE TALENT, TOOLS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OVERALL WELL-BEING OF FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND REVIEWED FAMILY INPUT TO ENSURE OUR EFFORTS WERE CREATING THE MOST IMPACT FOR OUR TEACHERS AND CHILDREN. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO: -SUPPORT BUILDING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING SECOND AIR PURIFIERS FOR ALL CLASSROOMS, MAINTENANCE ACROSS THE PROPERTY, NEW SOCCER GOALS, AND THE INSTALLATION OF SHADE SAILS ON THE PLAYGROUND, A RESULT OF OUR FY20 FUNDRAISING GOALS. -PROVIDE DIRECT CLASSROOM SUPPORT AND STUDENT SUPPORT BY PROVIDING STIPENDS TO ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR APPROVED CLASSROOM EXPENSES. -PROVIDE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT. OUR GOAL AND MISSION AS THE PARENT-LED FERNBANK FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE THE TALENT, TOOLS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OVERALL WELL-BEING OF FERNBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND REVIEWED FAMILY INPUT TO ENSURE OUR EFFORTS WERE CREATING THE MOST IMPACT FOR OUR TEACHERS AND CHILDREN. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO: -SUPPORT BUILDING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING SECOND AIR PURIFIERS FOR ALL CLASSROOMS, MAINTENANCE ACROSS THE PROPERTY, NEW SOCCER GOALS, AND THE INSTALLATION OF SHADE SAILS ON THE PLAYGROUND, A RESULT OF OUR FY20 FUNDRAISING GOALS. -PROVIDE DIRECT CLASSROOM SUPPORT AND STUDENT SUPPORT BY PROVIDING STIPENDS TO ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS FOR APPROVED CLASSROOM EXPENSES. -PROVIDE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 July 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 November 2009.
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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