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Baldwin County Education Coalition Inc

EIN 45-3122332 · Summerdale, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BALDWIN COUNTY EDUCATION COALITIONS MISSION IS TO INVEST IN PUBLIC EDUCATION BY BRIDGING GAPS, SUPPORTING EDUCATORS, AND PROMOTING STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS.

Income
$439,678
Spending
$430,917
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
2

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 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 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $295,886 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O LINE 6
  2. $81,964 spent. PROVIDE A UNITED VOICE AND BUILD AWARENESS FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFITS AND EVERY CHILD ALABAMA COALITION INFORMING, ADVOCATING, AND PROVIDING A UNIFIED VOICE ON FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO EDUCATION AND NONPROFITS. SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE ALABAMA STEM COUNCIL AND ALABAMA STEM FOUNDATION SUPPORTING STEM INITIATIVES INCLUDING: UTEACH ALABAMA, ALABAMA STEM OFFICERS, STEM TEACHER EXTERNSHIPS, AND STEM ECOSYSTEMS AND GROWING STEM CAREER PATHWAYS ACROSS THE STATE, INFORM, ENGAGE AND CONNECT THE COMMUNITY TO OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO STRENGTHEN AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE DISTRICT AND THE COALITION. HOST INFORMATIONAL FORUMS. FACILITATE COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUPS. ENGAGE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR ACADEMIC BEST PRACTICES IMPACTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
  3. ELEVATE RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE CAPACITY OF OUR PARTNERS. LEAD ANNUAL STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE TRAINING FOR ALL BALDWIN COUNTY NONPROFITS. HOST ANNUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR BANQUET TO RECOGNIZE EACH SCHOOLS OUSTANDING EDUCATOR. SPONSOR THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH PROGRAMTO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT.
  4. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FUNDING SUPPORT TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS WHERE PUBLIC FUNDS ARE UNAVAILABLE AND EXPAND TEACHER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THROUGH TRAINING AND MENTORSHIPS. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY: HOSTING THE ANNUAL GULF REGIONAL INNOVATIVE TEACHING CONFERENCE. A 3-DAY CONFERENCE SERVING MORE THAN 1,200 EDUCATORS ANNUALLY. SPONSORSHIP OF THE EMPLPOYEE OF THE MONTH PROGRAM. HOSTING THE ANNUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR BANQUET RECOGNISING 45 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR, NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS, AND COUNSELORS OF THE YEAR. PROVIDE ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL CARE CLOSET (43 CAMPUSES), SERVING MORE THAN 17,000 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS. ITEMS RANGE FROM SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HYGIENE, CLOTHING, HEALTH, HOUSEHOLD, SNACKS & WATER. ORDERS ARE PLACED ONLINE MONTHLY BY THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR, VOLUNTEERS FULFILL THE ORDERS, AND THE DISTRICT WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL DELIVERS ORDERS DIRECTLY TO EACH SCHOOL. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS SEEKING A DEGREE IN EDUCATION AND TO CURRENT EDUCATORS SEEKING TO ADVANCE IN THEIR CAREER. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS TO OBTAIN NECESSARY CERTIFICTIONS TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE. SERVE AS THE NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ARM AND CONDUIT TO OBTAIN CHARITABLE SUPPORT FOR OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 2012.

    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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