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East High Angel Foundation

EIN 32-0069773 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose is to support Denver East High School in achieving its mission by; closing the funding gap for students, working in partnership with the school to foster community, promoting student achievement, supporting alumni relations and preserving the history of the school.

Income
$498,021
Spending
$420,275
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (9)
  1. $201,000 spent. The East Angel Foundation provides scholarships to deserving graduating students who have attended East High School for a minimim of three years and exhibit excellence in academics as well as strong participation in school and community activities. Financial need is also considered. Children of the EAF board are not eligible for these scholarships. For the 2024-2025 school year there were over 100 applicants and EAF awarded 35 individual scholarships ranging from $1,000-$100,000.
  2. $72,672 spent. In honor of Denver East High School a film is being produced by the foundation using restricted funds from donors. The film will celebrate and document East students past and present.
  3. $61,985 spent. For the 2024-2025 school year the EAF faculty / staff grants committee received 37 grant applications totaling approximately $80,000. EAF fully or partially funded 23 grants for $41,139 and funded other school needs for an additional $20,245. These funds enhanced student achievement in science, dance, music, engineering, math, journalism, special education and other departments.
  4. $13,785 spent. In coordination with the East principal and the East facilities department, EAF contributed $13,785 for maintenance of the commemorative bricks outside of the school , the Athletic Hall of Fame, and an ongoing project for a master plan development.
  5. $9,646 spent. The EAF board supports alumni engagement and supports the school through alumni communication, the Heritage Hall, preserving East history and planning for the upcoming sesquincenetnnial celebration.
  6. $9,270 spent. The East pantry food initiative provides meals and snacks to East students and their families.
  7. $7,000 spent. A+ Angel Awards are funds for college awarded to students who have successfully completed Easts mentoring program. Seven students were each awarded $1,000 this year.
  8. $6,981 spent. The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) was established to help disadvantaged youth obtain necessary items that are not otherwise available to them. These items include textbooks, fees for advanced placement tests, calculators, school supples and / or fees associated with some classes or activities.
  9. The EAF scholarship committee awards both one time scholarships and ones that are renewable for up to 4 years.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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