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Brehm Preparatory School Foundation

EIN 37-1134071 · Carbondale, IL

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

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND ITS PROGRAMS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 81 out of 100.

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 5 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
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED IS TO ADVANCE, SUPPORT, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE MISSION OF BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOL, INC.; WHICH INCLUDES BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOL, OPTIONS TRANSITIONS TO INDEPENDENCE, AND ALL RELATED ENTERPRISES; FOR FURTHERING THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INDEPENDENCE OF PERSONS WITH COMPLEX LEARNING DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT, OR FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE THEREOF, AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEEDY STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION OVERSEES THE INVESTMENT OF THE ENDOWMENT FOR THE SCHOOL AND MANAGES THE ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN, MAJOR GIFT PROGRAM, PLANNED GIVING, AND OTHER ADVANCEMENT VEHICLES ON BEHALF OF BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOL, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING THE SCHOOLS MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.

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