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Herbert V Prochnow Educational Foundation Inc

EIN 39-1466758 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INITIATE, FUND, MARKET, AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BANKING, INC.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$277,222
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$384,753, president & ceo (term 12/2024)

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 74% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 22 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    9 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 October 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 (2)
  1. $100,690 spent. THE HERBERT V. PROCHNOW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. SUPPORTS RESEARCH IN BANKING AND EDUCATION AND SPONSORS A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INTENDED TO BENEFIT THE BANKING INDUSTRY. THIS YEAR, RECIPIENTS USED 59 SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE BANKING SCHOOL AND 9 TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES SCHOOL.
  2. $40,647 spent. DURING THE YEAR, THE HERBERT PROCHNOW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC CONTINUED ITS MISSION TO SUPPORT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BANKING, INC. BY FUNDING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED RESOURCES TO DESIGN AND ENHANCE COURSE MATERIALS, INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT, AND PROGRAM OFFERINGS TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH CURRENT BANKING INDUSTRY PRACTICES AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED COLLABORATION WITH SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS, FACULTY, AND AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN ORGANIZATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONE NEW EDUCATIONAL MODULE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 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 June 1984.

    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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