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Saint Joseph School Foundation

EIN 27-0821447 · Penfield, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PARENTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION, THROUGH VARIOUS UNPAID VOLUNTEERS, WILL CONDUCT ACTIVITIES WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE ROCHESTER AREA WHO HAVE LOST FUNDING FROM THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER, THIS WILL ALLOW SCHOOLS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. CURRENTLY THE ONLY RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IS THE ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL IN PENFIELD, NY. THE PLANNED FUNDRAISERS CONSIST OF AN ANNUAL GALA, A PLANNED ANNUAL APPEAL THROUGH MAIL AND DIRECT SOLICITATION, AND POSSIBLE GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES TO ASSIST WITH SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

Income
$67,359
Spending
$66,190
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 81%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $66,192 spent. THIS FOUNDATION IS STILL FAIRLY NEW AND DOING ITS BEST TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN THE ROCHESTER AREA. THE FOUNDATION WANTS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 July 2011.

    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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