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Battelle for Kids

EIN 31-1781583 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak26 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 50% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

COLLABORATING WITH SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES TO REALIZE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING FOR EVERY STUDENT.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
40
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$376,256, vice president/cfo

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

Weak: 26 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
  1. $1.5 million spent. CLIENT SOLUTIONS:BATTELLE FOR KIDS SUPPORTS EDUCATORS IN THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCES THAT EQUIP EVERY STUDENT FOR SUCCESS AS A LIFELONG LEARNER AND CONTRIBUTOR. OUR CONSULTING APPROACH CONSISTS OF A BLENDED MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH OUR THEORY OF ACTION THAT INCLUDES VISION, STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION.VISION: BFK SUPPORTS SCHOOL SYSTEM LEADERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR VISIONARY PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE OUTLINING THEIR COMMITMENT TO RIGOROUS ACADEMIC CONTENT AND THE INTENTIONAL INTEGRATION OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING COMPETENCIES. STRATEGY: BFK SUPPORTS SCHOOL SYSTEM IN STRATEGIC PLANING, HUMAN CAPITAL, AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY BUILDING, FACILITATION, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. IMPLEMENTATION: BFK SUPPORTS SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE VISION OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TEACHERS (E.G., IN CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT), TECHNOLOGY AND DATA QUALITY SOLUTIONS TO TAKE PROGRAMS TO SCALE AND WITH FIDELITY, ENGAGING PRODUCTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
  2. $394,704 spent. NETWORK MEMBERSHIP:BATTELLE FOR KIDS OPERATES MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIP NETWORKS WHO SHARE THE COMMON PURPOSE OF ITS MISSION OF REALIZING THE POWER AND PROMISE OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNING FOR EVERY STUDENT. THESE NETWORKS IDENTIFY SUCCESS AND CHALLENGES AND WORK TO LEARN HOW TO SOLVE PROBLEMS FACILITATED BY BFK. LARGE PROBLEMS OF PRACTICE SUCH AS DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ARE STUDIED AND SHARED WITH THE NETWORK AND BFK TO SHARE OUT SOLUTIONS TO OTHER NETWORK MEMBERS AND TO THE EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM THROUGH OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES.
  3. $739,127 spent. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:BATTELLE FOR KIDS ENGAGES IN THOUGHT LEADERSHIP AROUND 21ST CENTURY LEARNING BY PUBLISHING KNOWLEDGE/RESEARCH TO THE GREATER EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY THROUGH BLOGS, PUBLICATIONS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. ADDITIONALLY, BFK ORGANIZES AND HOSTS STATE AND NATIONAL EVENTS (E.G., WEBINARS, CONFERENCES, PODCASTS) IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION TO ADVANCE 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION. BATTELLE FOR KIDS' LEADERSHIP TEAM ALSO PROVIDES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AT LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL EVENTS.
  4. $1.1 million spent. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:BFK INVESTS IN CREATING NEW AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO ACHIEVE ITS NON-PROFIT MISSION INCLUDING NEW CONSULTING, EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND THE PRODUCTION OF OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ARTICLES AND EVENTS.

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

  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 November 2001.

    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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