E Rivers Education Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
E. Rivers E. Foundations mission is to enhance the educational experience of all E. Rivers students by funding curriculum enhancements in every classroom for every student.
- Income
- $210,654
- Spending
- $288,029
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 12.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 0
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 61% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 87% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $3,960 spent. Technology/Software Services - Technology Repair and Maintenance and Other Technology Support.
- $25,739 spent. Curriculum and Program Support - Provides Science - High Touch High Tech, Dual Immersion Support, Special Needs Support.
- $160,358 spent. Classroom Supplies - Provides supply closet, Planners and Folders, P.E. Equipment, Media Center Materials.
- Program Service Expenses 38,038, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Teacher Support Services - Provides Grade Level Funds, Teacher Discretionary Stipend, New Teachers/Teacher Moves, Special Education Teacher Support, Specials Art, Music, Science, Med, PE, Teacher Grants, Teacher Recognition.
- Program Service Expenses 34,504, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 IB And Training -Supports Professional Development, Summer Institute, EndorsementsGifted, ESOL, IB Conference for Principal, IB Annual Fees/Dues/Expenses, ManageBac Curriculum Software
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Riverwalk Education Foundation Inc (San Antonio, TX), EIN 01-0758906. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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