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Actuarial Foundation

EIN 36-3968441 · Schaumburg, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, IS A PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER OF THE ACTUARIAL PROFESSIONIN THE UNITED STATES. SINCE 1994, THE FOUNDATION HAS LED THE WAY TO CREATE QUALITY MATH EDUCATION INITIATIVES FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES. OUR MISSION IS TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF MATH EDUCATION AND TRANSFORM FUTURES BY LEVERAGING THE TALENTS AND RESOURCES OF THE ACTUARIAL COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS A FUTURE WHERE EVERYONE EXPERIENCES CONFIDENCE AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH MATH PROFICIENCY.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
30
Volunteers
473
Highest pay
$255,702, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    30 of 30 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

    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 May 31, 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. $1.6 million spent. EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES NEW GENERATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL THINKERS BY CREATING AND DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-12. THESE FREE RESOURCES INCLUDE HANDS-ON PROJECTS, LESSON PLANS, AND ONLINE ACTIVITIES THAT COVER A VARIETY OF MATHEMATICAL TOPICS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY THEMES. MODELING THE FUTURE CHALLENGE (MTF) IS A CRITICAL THINKING, HANDS-ON MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THE CHANCE TO EARN ONE OF THREE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $55,000. STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW MATHEMATICS APPLIES TO CUTTING-EDGE INDUSTRIES AND TECHNOLOGY, AS WELL AS HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER CAREERS AS ACTUARIES AND OTHER MATH-RELATED PROFESSIONS. THE AWARD-WINNING FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULUM RESOURCE, BUILDING YOUR FUTURE, HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR FREE TO MORE THAN 60,000 HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND 500,000 STUDENTS NATIONWIDE. THE FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO HELP TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP THROUGH A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN S.A.T. AND MATH TUTORING PROGRAM THAT PAIRS LOW-INCOME URBAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL ACTUARIES AND COLLEGE STUDENTS MAJORING IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, OR EDUCATION.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND INSPIRES THE NEXT GENERATION OF ACTUARIAL PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE STEM STARS ACTUARIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM. STEM STARS GOES BEYOND SCHOLARSHIPS BY CREATING A GUIDED PATHWAY INTO THE ACTUARIAL PROFESSION OFFERING MENTORSHIP, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND EXPOSURE TO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS OF ACTUARIAL WORK. THROUGH THIS HOLISTIC SUPPORT SYSTEM, STEM STARS EQUIPS SCHOLARS WITH THE SKILLS, CONNECTIONS, AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ENTER AND THRIVE IN THE ACTUARIAL FIELD.
  3. $194,776 spent. AWARDS & PRIZES - THE ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION CONFERS AWARDS AND PRIZES THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS THAT RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT. THE HELEN GALT EDUCATOR AWARD HONORS TEACHERS WHO SUPPORT AND INSPIRE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE MODELING THE FUTURE CHALLENGE, ENCOURAGING BROADER ENGAGEMENT IN THE COMPETITION. THROUGH THE HARDEST MATH PROBLEM STUDENT CONTEST, STUDENTS RECEIVE PRIZES INCLUDING LAPTOPS AND 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS CONTRIBUTIONS. THESE PRIZES HELP BUILD CONFIDENCE IN MATHEMATICS, INCENTIVIZE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE, AND INSPIRE INTEREST IN STEM AND ACTUARIAL CAREERS. THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE AWARD, PART OF THE MODELING THE FUTURE CHALLENGE, PROVIDES STIPENDS TO STUDENT WINNERS TO SUPPORT A 10-WEEK, PART-TIME SUMMER INTERNSHIP ENABLING THEM TO TRANSLATE THEIR MATHEMATICAL MODELS INTO PRACTICAL, COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS. THE WYNN KENT PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AWARD RECOGNIZES ACTUARIES WHO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PROFESSION AND ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING FINANCIAL SECURITY ACROSS LIFE, HEALTH, CASUALTY, PENSION, AND RELATED FIELDS.
  4. $5,032 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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 March 1995.

    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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