New Brunswick Education Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE NEW BRUNSWICK EDUCATION FOUNDATION (NBEF) IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT IS DESIGNED TO HELP INSPIRE, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SUCCEED. NBEF PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE AND CUTTING-EDGE INITIATIVES FOR STUDENTS THAT ARE GENERALLY NOT COVERED BY THE SCHOOL BUDGET. MISSION "TO SEEK AND PROCURE MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS, CHARITABLE GIFTS, AND IN-KIND SERVICES TO HELP INCREASE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OTHER RESOURCES TO BENEFIT NEW BRUNSWICK YOUTH. GOALS TO FOSTER COLLABORATIONS WITH EDUCATORS, PARENTS, ALUMNI, LOCAL BUSINESSES, CORPORATIONS, CHURCHES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS TO BENEFIT STUDENTS; TO COMPLEMENT THE NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS CURRICULUM, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES; TO PROVIDE MINI-GRANTS FOR TEACHERS TO IMPLEMENT CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS; TO DEVELOP AN ALUMNI NETWOR
- Income
- $261,325
- Spending
- $259,118
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3,540
- Highest pay
- $60,000, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (3)
- $99,623 spent. NBEFS COLLEGE & YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK (C&YPN) IS AN ONGOING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR NEW BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL AND NEW BRUNSWICK HEALTH SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ATTENDING COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTES. THIS TRAILBLAZING INITIATIVE PROVIDES THEM WITH COLLEGE READINESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT COACHING, MENTORING, TRAINING AND SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING CAREER CLUSTERS IN ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE, BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK, AND PRE- MED AND NURSING. NBEF ALSO OFFERS A PATHWAYS TO LAW SCHOOL PROGRAM, PUBLIC SPEAKERS INSTITUTE, AND MENTAL HEALTH PLATFORM. WE STARTED THE NBEF C&YPN IN 2011 WITH 11 STUDENTS AND HAS GROWN TO OVER 800 PARTICIPANTS. NBEF BEGINS CULTIVATING AND NURTURING STUDENTS DURING THEIR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL, SETTING THE STAGE FOR THEIR TRANSITION INTO COLLEGE AND BEYOND. ONCE THEY ARE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE, NBEFS C&YPN BECOMES A LINK TO THEIR FUTURE, BUILDING THEIR PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO VIA CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, COACHING/MENTORING, JOB SHADOWING, AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. A PRIMARY AIM OF THE NETWORK IS TO HELP ENSURE THAT OUR YOUTH REMAIN FOCUSED ON COMPLETING THEIR COLLEGE EDUCATION WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PLANNING FOR A FUTURE CAREER. THE COLLEGE AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK ENABLES NBEF TO STAY CONNECTED WITH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND TRACK THEIR PROGRESS (ALONG WITH NUMEROUS OTHER NBHS AND NBHSTHS GRADUATES PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION), WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP THEM TO COMPETE IN OUR GLOBAL SOCIETY. NBEF LAUNCHED THEIR FIRST PREP FOR SUCCESS VIRTUAL PLATFORM IN JANUARY 2021. IT WAS A MAJOR CONFERENCE STYLE PLATFORM WITH OVER 300 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATING. THE PLATFORM SHOWCASED DYNAMIC WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, FIRESIDE CHATS AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE TWO MAJOR ANNUAL ACTIVITIES SUMMER ENRICHMENT AND HOLIDAY "PREP FOR SUCCESS" EVENTS. THESE CONFERENCE STYLE GATHERINGS HELD IN AUGUST AND LATE DECEMBER INCLUDE NETWORKING ACTIVITIES, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS, AND WORKSHOPS COVERING KEY AREAS SUCH AS CAREER EXPLORATION, RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING, TIME/STRESS MANAGEMENT, MOCK INTERVIEW SKILLS, ELEVATOR PITCH, DRESS FOR SUCCESS AND DINING ETIQUETTE TIPS, COLLEGE/WORKPLACE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION, ETC. ATTENDANCE HAS MORE THAN TRIPLED IN RECENT YEARS, NOW ATTRACTING OVER 100 NEW BRUNSWICK YOUTH AT EACH EVENT. NBEF ALSO HOST A MENTAL HEALTH PLATFORM WITH LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND EMPOWERMENT SPEAKERS THAT PROVIDE RESOURCES ON STRESS MANAGEMENT, SELF-CARE AND WELLNESS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS AN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PLATFORM WITH WORKSHOPS THAT FOCUS ON SUCH AREAS AS HOME OWNERSHIP, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. NBEFS COLLEGE & YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK (C&YPN) IS AN ONGOING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR NEW BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL AND NEW BRUNSWICK HEALTH SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ATTENDING COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTES. THIS TRAILBLAZING INITIATIVE PROVIDES THEM WITH COLLEGE READINESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT COACHING, MENTORING, TRAINING AND SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING CAREER CLUSTERS IN ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE, BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK, AND PRE- MED AND NURSING. NBEF ALSO OFFERS A PATHWAYS TO LAW SCHOOL PROGRAM, PUBLIC SPEAKERS INSTITUTE, AND MENTAL HEALTH PLATFORM. WE STARTED THE NBEF C&YPN IN 2011 WITH 11 STUDENTS AND HAS GROWN TO OVER 800 PARTICIPANTS. NBEF BEGINS CULTIVATING AND NURTURING STUDENTS DURING THEIR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL, SETTING THE STAGE FOR THEIR TRANSITION INTO COLLEGE AND BEYOND. ONCE THEY ARE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE, NBEFS C&YPN BECOMES A LINK TO THEIR FUTURE, BUILDING THEIR PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO VIA CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, COACHING/MENTORING, JOB SHADOWING, AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. A PRIMARY AIM OF THE NETWORK IS TO HELP ENSURE THAT OUR YOUTH REMAIN FOCUSED ON COMPLETING THEIR COLLEGE EDUCATION WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PLANNING FOR A FUTURE CAREER. THE COLLEGE AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK ENABLES NBEF TO STAY CONNECTED WITH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND TRACK THEIR PROGRESS (ALONG WITH NUMEROUS OTHER NBHS AND NBHSTHS GRADUATES PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION), WHILE PROVIDING THEM WITH PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP THEM TO COMPETE IN OUR GLOBAL SOCIETY. NBEF LAUNCHED THEIR FIRST PREP FOR SUCCESS VIRTUAL PLATFORM IN JANUARY 2021. IT WAS A MAJOR CONFERENCE STYLE PLATFORM WITH OVER 300 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATING. THE PLATFORM SHOWCASED DYNAMIC WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, FIRESIDE CHATS AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE TWO MAJOR ANNUAL ACTIVITIES SUMMER ENRICHMENT AND HOLIDAY "PREP FOR SUCCESS" EVENTS. THESE CONFERENCE STYLE GATHERINGS HELD IN AUGUST AND LATE DECEMBER INCLUDE NETWORKING ACTIVITIES, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS, AND WORKSHOPS COVERING KEY AREAS SUCH AS CAREER EXPLORATION, RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING, TIME/STRESS MANAGEMENT, MOCK INTERVIEW SKILLS, ELEVATOR PITCH, DRESS FOR SUCCESS AND DINING ETIQUETTE TIPS, COLLEGE/WORKPLACE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION, ETC. ATTENDANCE HAS MORE THAN TRIPLED IN RECENT YEARS, NOW ATTRACTING OVER 100 NEW BRUNSWICK YOUTH AT EACH EVENT. NBEF ALSO HOST A MENTAL HEALTH PLATFORM WITH LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND EMPOWERMENT SPEAKERS THAT PROVIDE RESOURCES ON STRESS MANAGEMENT, SELF-CARE AND WELLNESS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS AN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PLATFORM WITH WORKSHOPS THAT FOCUS ON SUCH AREAS AS HOME OWNERSHIP, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
- $96,408 spent. THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING OVER 97K TO COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS FROM NEW BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL AND NEW BRUNSWICK HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/25. NBEF HAS AWARDED AND ADMINISTERED SCHOLARSHIPS OF 1,048,125 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE 2007. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE ASSISTED RECIPIENTS TO ATTEND INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, ETC. MANY OF THESE STUDENTS HAVE FURTHERED THEIR EDUCATION AND HAVE MATRICULATED IN GRADUATE & DOCTORAL PROGRAMS.
- $3,584 spent. STEM / ROBOTICS PROGRAM SINCE 2011, THE ORGANIZATION HAS HAD A ROBOTICS INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO INSPIRE NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BETTER CONNECT WITH MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RELATED DISCIPLINES AS WELL AS IGNITE THEIR ASPIRATIONS TO PURSUE CAREERS AS SCIENTISTS, INVENTORS, ENGINEERS AND EVEN STEM RELATED EDUCATORS. THIS STEM PROJECT HAS PROVIDED 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON AND INQUIRY BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ENTAILS DESIGNING, BUILDING AND PROGRAMMING ROBOTICS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENTERED THE NEW BRUNSWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM IN FIRST LEGO LEAGUE(FLL)COMPETITIONS THE PAST THREE YEARS RESULTING IN HIGH ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITION. INNOVATIVE TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM SINCE 2008, NBEF HAS PROVIDED OVER 110,000 FOR NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IN CLASSROOMS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THIS SPECIAL COLLABORATION HAS INVOLVED MORE THAN 50 EDUCATORS AND HAS IMPACTED THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS RANGING FROM PRE- KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 IN AREAS SUCH AS READING & LITERACY, PERFORMING ARTS, STEM, ETC. THE PROCESS BEGINS WITH TEACHERS SUBMITTING GRANT PROPOSALS THAT OFFER NOVEL CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES WHICH RESULT IN DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS. THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 100 ENRICHMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED (BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOMS)THROUGH THE NBEF TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION. STEM / ROBOTICS PROGRAM SINCE 2011, THE ORGANIZATION HAS HAD A ROBOTICS INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO INSPIRE NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BETTER CONNECT WITH MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RELATED DISCIPLINES AS WELL AS IGNITE THEIR ASPIRATIONS TO PURSUE CAREERS AS SCIENTISTS, INVENTORS, ENGINEERS AND EVEN STEM RELATED EDUCATORS. THIS STEM PROJECT HAS PROVIDED 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON AND INQUIRY BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ENTAILS DESIGNING, BUILDING AND PROGRAMMING ROBOTICS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENTERED THE NEW BRUNSWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM IN FIRST LEGO LEAGUE(FLL)COMPETITIONS THE PAST THREE YEARS RESULTING IN HIGH ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITION. INNOVATIVE TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM SINCE 2008, NBEF HAS PROVIDED OVER 110,000 FOR NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IN CLASSROOMS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THIS SPECIAL COLLABORATION HAS INVOLVED MORE THAN 50 EDUCATORS AND HAS IMPACTED THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS RANGING FROM PRE- KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 IN AREAS SUCH AS READING & LITERACY, PERFORMING ARTS, STEM, ETC. THE PROCESS BEGINS WITH TEACHERS SUBMITTING GRANT PROPOSALS THAT OFFER NOVEL CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES WHICH RESULT IN DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS. THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 100 ENRICHMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED (BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOMS)THROUGH THE NBEF TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 October 13, 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 December 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 July 2006.
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 October 21, 2026.
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