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Wayne Township Education Foundation Inc

EIN 35-1836690 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WAYNE TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO ENRICH, ENGAGE, AND STIMULATE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP BY SUPPORTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, WHILE RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE.

Income
$405,780
Spending
$370,911
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
58.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
3
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$72,978, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 58.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $183,099 spent. LAST YEAR WE FUNDED JUST OVER 200 CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/RESOURCES THROUGH OUR ANNUAL TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM. 150 TEACHERS BENEFITED FROM THE FUNDS AND IN-TURN PROVIDED NEW HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AND MATERIALS TO ENRICH CLASSROOMS AND BRING THE CURRICULUM TO LIFE BENEFITING AN ESTIMATED 6,000 STUDENTS. ADDITIONAL INTENTIONAL GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO FUND LITERACY MENTORING, TEACHERS' TREASURES CLASSROOM SUPPLIES MEMBERSHIPS, TEACHER AND STUDENT RECOGNITION, AND SCIENCE CAMPS.
  2. $46,545 spent. ACADEMIC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY WAYNE TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WTEF) HAVE BECOME A SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM AREA IN RECENT YEARS. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE BOTH RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND MODEST SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS PURSUING SOME LEVEL OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. WTEF MAINTAINS 29 ENDOWED FUNDS, 28 OF WHICH HAVE RESTRICTED PURPOSES AND 14 OF WHICH ARE DESIGNATED AS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. $46,545 WAS DISTRIBUTED IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO 37 STUDENTS. NEW THIS YEAR WERE 6 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO CURRENT METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP STAFF MEMBERS PURSUING A BACHELORS DEGREE IN EDUCATION. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE THE INTENTION OF ADDRESSING THE TEACHER STAFFING SHORTAGE BY "GROWING OUR OWN" TEACHERS FROM WITHIN.
  3. $7,700 spent. WITH SUPPORT FROM SEVERAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES -- INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS, HOOVER FAMILY FOUNDATION, AND IU HEALTH, WE SUPPORTED THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE FOOD PANTRY. GIANTS MARKETPLACE IS A SCHOOL-BASED FOOD PANTRY SERVICING FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN THE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (MSD) OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP. THIS PROGRAM IS DONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK. CURRENTLY, GIANTS MARKETPLACE IS A DISTRICT-WIDE INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING A MORE READILY ACCESSIBLE SOURCE OF FOOD AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. AS A SCHOOL-BASED INITIATIVE, THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE ALLOWS STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HAVE EASIER ACCESS TO FOOD ASSISTANCE AND FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE ACCESSING THIS ASSISTANCE. THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE OPERATES ON A MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION BASIS. HOWEVER, SERVICES CAN BE RENDERED FOR FAMILIES THAT NEED FOOD AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS IMMEDIATELY AS NEEDED, UPON REQUEST TO A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, SOCIAL WORKER, SCHOOL COUNSELOR, OR PARENT LIAISON. THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE EXISTS TO HELP KEEP STUDENTS IN SCHOOL BY ELIMINATING FOOD INSECURITY AS A BARRIER TO EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT. THE GIANTS MARKETPLACE IS ACCESSIBLE TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND FOOD IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE. DURING 2024-25, WAYNE TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDING SUPPORTED BOTH A COMMUNITY EVENT AND FILM SCREENING REGARDING FOOD INSECURITY IN INDIANA AND 730 FAMILIES BENEFITTED FROM 10-DAY FOOD BASKETS.

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 1992.

    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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