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Education Foundation of Jackson Hole

EIN 35-2309969 · Jackson, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS THE OFFICIAL PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER OF TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1, THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE ENSURES ALL STUDENTS ARE EQUIPPED TO LEAD LIVES WITH PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITY.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
5
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$135,000, executive di

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 40% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (3)
  1. $610,421 spent. PROGRAM DESIGNATES: PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOT ONLY PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION TO CHILDREN, THEY ALSO SERVE AS AN ESSENTIAL SAFETY NET FOR KID'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS. THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE SUPPORTS TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ITS STUDENTS IN THREE KEY WELLNESS AREAS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS: NUTRITION, ORAL HEALTH,AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. OUR MEAL SUPPORT PROGRAM, FEEDING THE WHOLE, PROVIDES NEARLY 100,000 FREE MEALS EACH YEAR AS WELL AS HEALTHY SNACKS AND SCHOOL LUNCH DEBT FORGIVENESS. LOVE YOUR TEETH AND STRAIGHTEN UP PROVIDE FREE IN- SCHOOL DENTAL SCREENINGS TO MORE THAN 1,500 CHILDREN EACH YEAR AND FREE DENTAL CARE TO ALL STUDENTS GRADES K-12 WHO HAVE NO OTHER MEANS OF RECEIVING CARE. FOR MANY CHILDREN THIS IS THEIR ONLY ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND CARE. THE JEAN COLDSMITH IMPACT FUND PROVIDES FREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, LOSS, OR GRIEF. PROGRAM DESIGNATES: PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOT ONLY PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION TO CHILDREN, THEY ALSO SERVE AS AN ESSENTIAL SAFETY NET FOR KID'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS. THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE SUPPORTS TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ITS STUDENTS IN THREE KEY WELLNESS AREAS THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS: NUTRITION, ORAL HEALTH,AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. OUR MEAL SUPPORT PROGRAM, FEEDING THE WHOLE, PROVIDES NEARLY 100,000 FREE MEALS EACH YEAR AS WELL AS HEALTHY SNACKS AND SCHOOL LUNCH DEBT FORGIVENESS. LOVE YOUR TEETH AND STRAIGHTEN UP PROVIDE FREE IN- SCHOOL DENTAL SCREENINGS TO MORE THAN 1,500 CHILDREN EACH YEAR AND FREE DENTAL CARE TO ALL STUDENTS GRADES K-12 WHO HAVE NO OTHER MEANS OF RECEIVING CARE. FOR MANY CHILDREN THIS IS THEIR ONLY ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND CARE. THE JEAN COLDSMITH IMPACT FUND PROVIDES FREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, LOSS, OR GRIEF.
  2. $599,789 spent. SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS: THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE SUPPORTS MORE THAN 3,000 LOCAL STUDENTS, 500 TEACHERS AND DISTRICT STAFF, ACROSS ALL THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TETON COUNTY, WYOMING. WE MANAGED DOZENS OF FUNDS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT KEY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCHOOLS, ENSURING THAT EVERY STUDENT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATION.
  3. $307,429 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS: AS AN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TETON COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE CONNECTS MORE THAN 60 DONORS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROFOUNDLY AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF LOCAL STUDENTS. THIS YEAR, THE FUND AWARDED MOR THAN 100 INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING MORE THAN 275,000 AS PART OF A LARGER PROGRAM THAT COLLECTIVELY AWARDED OVER 1M TO SENIORS GRADUATING FROM TETON COUNTY SCHOOLS.

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 October 13, 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 April 2008.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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