Blue Ribbon Schools of Excelence Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Promoting educational excellence activities including education advancement conferences and school assessments.
- Income
- $743,114
- Spending
- $721,683
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Highest pay
- $149,895, ceo
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
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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.
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 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 (4)
- $317,035 spent. Education Conferences: This national professional development conference serves as a rigorous forum for the examination and dissemination of evidence-based models of excellence and exemplary practices in education.The conference addresses critical dimensions of school effectiveness, including Student Focus and Support; School Organization and Culture; Challenging Standards and Curriculum; Active Teaching and Learning; Technology Integration; Professional Learning Communities; Leadership and Organizational Vitality; School, Family, and Community Partnerships; and Indicators of Success. Annually, the conference convenes educators, school leaders, and policymakers from more than 40 states and multiple countries, fostering cross-regional and national perspectives on educational improvement. This distinctive national gathering supports both recognized, high-performing schools and institutions engaged in continuous improvement efforts...See Schedule O Item 9
- $297,920 spent. Educational Assessment: The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (BRSE) assessment assessment is a validated evaluative instrument designed to measure school performance across nine core domains associated with high-performing educational organizations. The assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of institutional effectiveness and supports schools and districts in embedding continuous improvement within their organizational culture. BRSE collaborates annually with hundreds of schools nationwide, applying a validated national framework that defines and benchmarks exemplary school practices. Since enhancements to the assessment process, BRSE has completed 580 formal assessments, with 670,559 stakeholders participating in survey administration. Collectively, these efforts represent a substantial national impact on school improvement initiatives. Since its inception, ...See Schedule O Item 9.
- $6,659 spent. Strategic Partnerships BRSE Strategic Partnerships BRSE established the Strategic Partnership Marketplace to expand collaborative engagement around evidence-based educational solutions for schools and districts. As a recognized leader in the education sector, BRSE strategically partners with mission-aligned organizations and companies committed to advancing equitable outcomes for all schools and students. Central to this initiative is the BRSE Assessment Action Plan Blueprint, which serves as a structured framework for aligning school-identified improvement priorities with the expertise, services, and solutions offered by strategic partners. This intentional alignment enables schools to access targeted supports that directly address assessed needs while fostering coherent, sustainable improvement efforts. Through strategic partnerships, BRSE aligns its brand, services, and improvement methodologies with complementary organizations, ...See Schedle O Item 9
- Part III, Item 4a:Education Conferences Continued: Participants benefit from systematic learning opportunities grounded in research, reflective practice, and the shared expertise of accomplished educators and exemplary schools.Part III, Item 4b:Educational Assessment Continued:BSRE has collected more than 14.7 million data points to inform evidence-based decision-making and targeted improvement strategies in schools and districts across the country... Part III, Item 4c:Strategic Partnerships Condinued:facilitating meaningful collaboration with senior-level education decision-makers nationwide. The overarching goal of the Strategic Partnership initiative is to provide educators with high-quality tools, services, and resources that strengthen school improvement and community impact, while simultaneously offering partners expanded access, visibility, and engagement opportunities across BRSE programs, events and national networks.
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? 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 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 June 2005.
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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