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Peoria School District 150 Foundation

EIN 36-4200821 · Peoria, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SOURCES OF SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION WITHIN PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE PPS FOUNDATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY TO RAISE AND DISBURSE THESE FUNDS FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS, STAFF AND ALUMNI OF PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Income
$747,250
Spending
$742,234
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
24 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
13
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$68,440, president/ceo

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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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 (4)
  1. $149,660 spent. FUNDS GIVEN TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS/DISTRICT -THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE PPS FOUNDATION HELPS SCHOOLS WITH THEIR FUNDRAISING PROJECTS AND CONNECTS DONORS TO SCHOOLS. DONORS GIVE THEIR FUNDS FOR SPECIFIC SCHOOLS/PROJECTS, AND THE PPS FOUNDATION PASSES ALONG THESE FUNDS TO THE INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS OR TO THE DISTRICT.
  2. $139,769 spent. THE PPS FOUNDATION'S CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM INCLUDES HORIZONS CLUBS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THE SEE IT, BE IT PROGRAM FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. HORIZONS CLUBS PROVIDE WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-8 TO INTERACT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT CAREER PATHS, WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS, GOAL SETTING, AND SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. THE SEE IT, BE IT PROGRAM INTRODUCES STUDENTS IN K-5TH GRADE TO A VARIETY OF CAREERS THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE PRESENTATIONS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CAREER AWARENESS AND FUTURE PLANNING.FIELD TRIPS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ARE AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF BOTH PROGRAMS, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO CONNECT CLASSROOM LEARNING WITH REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE STAFF AND COORDINATOR SALARIES, TRANSPORTATION AND ACTIVITY COSTS FOR FIELD TRIPS, AND CLASSROOM MATERIALS USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 4,500 PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE SEE IT, BE IT PROGRAM AND APPROXIMATELY 800 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN HORIZONS CLUBS, SERVING AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF 5,300 STUDENTS ACROSS PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
  3. $130,514 spent. BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY HELPING MEET ESSENTIAL NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER. SCHOOL STAFF AND PRINCIPALS SUBMIT REQUEST FORMS IDENTIFYING THE STUDENT OR FAMILY AND THE TYPE OF ASSISTANCE NEEDED. THE PPS FOUNDATION REVIEWS THESE REQUESTS AND PROVIDES FUNDS DIRECTLY FOR APPROVED NEEDS.EXAMPLES OF FOOD ASSISTANCE INCLUDE GROCERY ORDERS, WEEKEND SNACK PACKS FOR STUDENTS, AND STOCKING LITTLE FREE PANTRIES AT PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS. CLOTHING ASSISTANCE INCLUDES SCHOOL UNIFORMS, UNDERGARMENTS, WINTER CLOTHING, SHOES, AND EYEGLASSES. SHELTER ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR RENT, UTILITY PAYMENTS, AND OTHER BASIC HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES.FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 6.30.25, THE FOUNDATION USED $125,000 IN GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. AN ADDITIONAL $5,514 IN INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS DESIGNATED FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS ALSO USED TO SUPPORT ASSISTANCE GRANTS.
  4. $181,501 spent. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS WITH FUNDS GRANTED OUT FOR FYE 6.30.25 INCLUDE:1) STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $50,838 IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS2) CLASSROOM GRANT PROGRAM - $34,531 IN GRANTS PROVIDED TO TEACHERS FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS3) MUSIC & ARTS PROGRAMMING - $10,727 IN GRANTS PROVIDED TO SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATION4) ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES PROGRAM - $4,900 IN GRANTS PROVIDED TO SCHOOLS TO USE FOR INCENTIVES TO INCREASE STUDENT ATTENDANCE

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 October 1999.

    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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