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Fox Valley Technical College Foundation Inc

EIN 39-1264389 · Appleton, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THE FOUNDATION ENSURES FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO SCHOLARSHIPS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND VITAL PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT COLLEGE PROGRAMS, STUDENT ACTIVITIES, AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, DIRECTLY IMPACTING THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS EACH YEAR, WHILE STRENGTHENING THE COLLEGE'S ABILITY TO SERVE EMPLOYERS, THE REGIONAL WORKFORCE, K-12 PARTNERS, AND THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
37.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$102,017, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 37.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 83% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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: 100 out of 100.

  • 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

    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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. SUPPORT FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE BY SEEKING MONETARY GIFTS, IN-KIND DONATIONS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENHANCE PROGRAMMING, PROVIDE ACCESS TO CURRENT TECHNOLOGY, AND FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT THE COLLEGE'S MISSION.
  2. $1.0 million spent. ADMINISTER AND AWARD 1,357 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $1,012,852 TO STUDENTS ATTENDING FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF TUITION, BOOKS, AND REQUIRED MATERIALS. THROUGH THESE SCHOLARSHIPS, THE FOUNDATION HELPS REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT TO EDUCATION.
  3. $28,000 spent. PROVIDE 57 EMERGENCY GRANTS TOTALING $28,000 TO HELP FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS OVERCOME UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS AND STAY ON TRACK TOWARD THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS. THESE FUNDS ADDRESS BARRIERS SUCH AS HOUSING INSECURITY, MEDICAL BILLS, FAMILY EMERGENCIES, FOOD INSECURITY, CHILDCARE, AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS INCLUDING VEHICLE REPAIRS, GAS, AND INSURANCE. BY REDUCING THESE FINANCIAL PRESSURES, THE FOUNDATION HELPS STUDENTS PERSIST IN THEIR STUDIES.

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 November 6, 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 April 1978.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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