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Naperville Education Foundation

EIN 36-3844402 · Naperville, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Naperville Education Foundation seeks financial and other resources through fund raising and community partnerships to support program goals. It serves as a vehicle through which donors can fund projects, grants and scholarships in Naperville 203.

Income
$893,305
Spending
$898,644
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
18.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
4
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$81,882, 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 77 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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

    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 (5)
  1. $491,957 spent. Each year through various grant awards programs, NEF gives competitive grants to Naperville School District 203 schools that develop innovative projects which stimulate students' engagement and learning experience. Each of the Naperville 203 schools receives a School Appreciation grant to be used at the principal's discretion to positively impact students. Scholarships are awarded to qualified students in the Naperville School 203. Additionally, NEF serves as a vehicle through which donors can fund projects and grants for Naperville 203 Schools. Funds are also granted to remove barriers to learning for economically disadvantaged students'. These grants meet the unique needs of students.
  2. $135,977 spent. Scholarships awarded to qualified students in the Naperville School District 203 for educational related expenses associated with a college degree granting program.
  3. $147,628 spent. NEF provides funding to 21 schools for their Before and After school programs. These programs extend learning beyond the school bell while giving each school the flexibility to tailor a program to a school community's specific needs. Homework or math clubs, supervised study time, or FIRST LEGO League team experiences are just a few examples of Before and After School Programs that enrich student learning. Additionally, NEF provides financial support for educational entrepreneurship at both high schools through Business Incubator.
  4. Our Kid Booster Anonymous Fund is a lifesaver for a growing number of District 203 children and families. Kid Booster matches a student's specific and unique needs to particular opportunities and supports that enhance their educational, physical or socio-emotional growth. In all cases, we call on community agencies to partner with us so our support can go even further. Each case and student is unique, but in all instances, we help students with the basics they need to learn, or the boost they need to enrich their school experience.
  5. Other programs include Incubator and Emerging Needs.

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 November 1992.

    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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