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Evanston-Skokie District 65 Education Foundation

EIN 36-4003165 · Evanston, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDATION 65 ACTIVELY PROMOTES INVOLVEMENT IN PUBLIC EDUCATION BY ALLSEGMENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND RAISES FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OFEVANSTON SCHOOLS, THE ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGH STANDARDS, AND THE EDUCATIONEXPERIENCE FOR ALL STUDENTS.

Income
$285,517
Spending
$336,265
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
2
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$98,963, 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $34,829 spent. THE GOAL OF THE SIGNATURE PROGRAM PILOT IS TO UPLIFT AND CO-CREATE A SPACE FOR EDUCATORS TO RE-ENERGIZE, CONNECT, AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AS THEY WORK TO TRANSFORM THEMSELVES, STUDENTS, AND THEIR SCHOOLS. THE SPACE WILL CREATE OPPORTUNITIES: FOR EDUCATORS TO SEE THEMSELVES AS AGENTS OF CHANGE, TO DEEPEN RACIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND PRACTICE INTRARACIAL AND INTERRACIAL HEALTHY DIALOGUE, TO RECLAIM AND RESTORE HUMANITY THROUGH HEALING, AND TO FUND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT YOUR CLASSROOM OR SCHOOL THAT WILL ADDRESS RACIALIZED DISPARITIES AND FOSTER DIGNITY.
  2. $57,200 spent. ENGAGEMENT GRANTS
  3. $25,729 spent. FOUNDATION 65'S CRITICAL RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE GRANTS WITH A RAPID TURNAROUND SO THAT EDUCATORS CAN IDENTIFY CHALLENGES THAT CAN BE ADDRESSED THROUGH LITERACY AND THE ARTS AND CREATE SOLUTIONS DURING URGENT TIMES.
  4. $102,507 spent. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES
  5. $9,039 spent. STRATEGIC GRANTS INVEST IN DISTRICT-WIDE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT IN LITERACY FOR OUR K-2 STRIVING READERS. STRATEGIC GRANTS ARE MULTI-YEAR GRANTS FOCUSING ON ACHIEVING A SPECIFIC OUTCOME. THESE GRANTS MUST BE TARGETED TO REACH A BROADER AUDIENCE AND BE FOCUSED ONSYSTEMIC CHANGE.

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 March 1998.

    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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