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School District 145 Foundation for Education

EIN 36-3762126 · Waverly, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT 145 FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN OUR SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT CREATIVE ENDEAVORS THAT WILL PROMOTE THE ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS. SINCE IT'S INCEPTION IN 1990, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT 145 FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION HAS WORKED DILIGENTLY TO 1. INDENTIFY AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 145'S FUNDING SOURCES, 2. RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THROUGHOUT SCHOOL DISTRICT 145, AND 3. INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT FROM EVERY SECTOR OF OUR COMMUNITY IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF SCHOOL DISTICT 145.

Income
$948,419
Spending
$993,513
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
30
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$59,267, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 (2)
  1. $722,817 spent. AWARD CLASSROOM GRANTS INCLUDING BOOKS, TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT. GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO ALL 5 SCHOOLS WITHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 BENEFITTED, APPROXIMATELY 2100 STUDENTS.
  2. $214,233 spent. AS A CHILD CARE CENTER, LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEBRASKA'S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE VIKING DISCOVERY PROGRAM STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE TO THE FAMILIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. THE VIKING DISCOVERY PROGRAM ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BE PART OF A RESPECTFUL AND RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM STAFF CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL AREAS, WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGH STANDARDS SET FORTH BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE VIKING DISCOVERY PROGRAM SERVES THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS BY PROVIDING A SUPERVISED, FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, ON NON-SCHOOL DAYS, AND DURING THE SUMMER. THE PROGRAM OPERATES WITH THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 1.TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEING WITH OTHER CHILDREN IN A SETTING CONDUCIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF WHOLESOME SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS. 2.TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITY EXPERIENCES WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. 3.TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL PLAY AND ACTIVITY, THAT WILL HELP BUILD IMPORTANT FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE SKILLS. 4.TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE IN ALL ACADEMIC AREAS. AS A CHILD CARE CENTER, LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEBRASKA'S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE VIKING DISCOVERY PROGRAM STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE TO THE FAMILIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 145. THE VIKING DISCOVERY PROGRAM ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO BE PART OF A RESPECTFUL AND RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM STAFF CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL AREAS, WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGH STANDARDS SET FORTH BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE VIKING DISCOVERY PROGRAM SERVES THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS BY PROVIDING A SUPERVISED, FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, ON NON-SCHOOL DAYS, AND DURING THE SUMMER. THE PROGRAM OPERATES WITH THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: 1.TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEING WITH OTHER CHILDREN IN A SETTING CONDUCIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF WHOLESOME SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS. 2.TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITY EXPERIENCES WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. 3.TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL PLAY AND ACTIVITY, THAT WILL HELP BUILD IMPORTANT FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE SKILLS. 4.TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE IN ALL ACADEMIC AREAS.

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 November 6, 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 May 1991.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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