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District 214 Education Foundation

EIN 36-3425698 · Arlington Hts, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The District 214 Education Foundation supports students and families through school and throughout life by strengthening education, fostering well-being, and expanding opportunities.

Income
$462,392
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
2
Volunteers
58
Highest pay
$68,365, associate 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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 147% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 75% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $806,529 spent. Other Programs
  2. $135,509 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS: WORKING WITH INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND ORGANIZATIONS, THE DISTRICT 214EDUCATION FOUNDATION CREATED ADDITIONAL AWARD OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS'POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS, AWARDING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO STUDENTS IN AREAS INCLUDINGGIRLS ENTERING STEM AND LAW CAREERS; THOSE DEMONSTRATING COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFEREADINESS; THOSE EXCELLING IN ATHLETICS; THOSE DEMONSTRATING ACHIEVEMENT THROUGHOUTSCHOOL ACADEMICALLY AND THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT, ANDMORE. A NEW AWARDS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREERS IN A HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSION, TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION OR AUTOMOTIVE); OR HAVE A PASSION FOR THE ARTS AND A DESIRE TO TEACH OR PURSUE A CAREER IN THE ARTS FIELDS. STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICTS ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM WERE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING TO COVER TO CITIZENSHIP TESTING AND GED FEES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND AP TESTING FEES. THE NUMBER OF AWARDS CONTINUES TO GROW AS RELATIONSHIPS ARE BUILT WITH DONORS.
  3. $99 spent. Adult Ed.: THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY PROVIDES A MINIMUM OF $15,000 FROM ITS GENERAL FUND TO ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVES, WHICH EMPOWER GENERATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY--MANY OF THEM CURRENT OR FORMER PARENTS AND/OR NEW IMMIGRANTS--THROUGH EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION OVERSEES THE ANNUAL APPEAL FOR THE READ TO LEARN PROGRAM, AN ADULT LITERACY TUTORING PROGRAM, AND SERVES AS THE FIDUCIARY AGENT FOR MANY ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY GRANTS THAT EMPOWER TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION.
  4. GRANTS:BY LEVERAGING THE FOUNDATION'S DISTRICT-WIDE 501(C)(3) STATUS, THE FOUNDATIONEMPOWERED A WIDE VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM AND LIFE-CHANGING INITIATIVESACROSS ALL SIX COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOLS. SOME OF THESE ADDRESSED IN PARTICULARFUTURE DISTRICT 214 STUDENTS, WITH A GOAL OF READYING OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSBEFORE THEY ENTER OUR DOORS-WHICH BUILDS THE CAPACITY FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERSUCCESS. SOME OF THE GRANTS HELPED PROVIDE FUNDING AND RESOURCES FOR THE FOLLOWINGEFFORTS: SUPPORT TO DISTRICT NGE PROGRAMS AT FIVE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR STAFF TIME IN THE DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAM TO OASIS SUMMER CAMP, A FREE, WEEKLONG SUMMER CAMP FOR K-5 STUDENTS LIVING IN A MOBILE HOME PARK, ALL OF WHICH ARE FUTURE ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WHEELING HIGH SCHOOL STEM CAMP, AND SUPPORT TO DISTRICT NGE PROGRAMS AT FIVE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR STAFF TIME IN THE DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAM TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL.

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 January 1989.

    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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