Red Lodge Public Schools Foundation
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What it says it does
THE RED LODGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, SPECIFICALLY SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RED LODGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. TO THIS END, THE CORPORATION SHALL SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE RED LODGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INCLUDING SUPPORTING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ON-GOING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. ALL FUNDS, WHETHER INCOME OR PRINCIPAL, AND WETHER ACQUIRED BY GIFT, CONTRIBUTION, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE DEVOTED TO SAID PURPOSE.
- Income
- $21,472
- Spending
- $16,382
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2022, 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 December 31, 2022, 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)
- $16,250 spent. PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA YOUTH. 13 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2022 AMOUNTING TO $ 16,250.00
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2022, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Caution.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2022. Organizations that miss three years of returns lose their exemption.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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