Farnsworth School Organization Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
FARNSWORTH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, INC. (FSO) IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) COMMITTEE THAT SERVES AS THE PTO GROUP OF FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL THAT CONSISTS OF PARENTS, STAFF MEMBERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. FSO'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CHILDREN ATTENDING FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE PREK-8 MAGNET SCHOOL BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND IMPROVING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT OF ALL PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, STUDENTS, STAFF AND TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED.
- Income
- $229,933
- Spending
- $218,396
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 24 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 24.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 39% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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
0 of 10Did not give 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 July 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 (3)
- $175,833 spent. THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE, AND MATH FOR ALL STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY. THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, FIELD TRIPS, EXTENDED DAY FIELD TRIPS, SPACE DAY, EDUCATIONAL CAMPS, AEROSPACE/STEM FAMILY NIGHTS, AND GUEST AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERT SPEAKERS. GUESTS AND SPEAKERS SERVE AS ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS FOR STUDENTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. THE AEROSPACE PROGRAM SERVICED AN ESTIMATED 3,500 PEOPLE.
- $6,615 spent. THE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING PARTICIPATION, ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE, AND RECOGNIZE STUDENTS, STAFF, TEACHERS, AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE OPTIMAL ASSISTANCE TO RUN THESE PROGRAMS. SCHOOL WIDE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 4TH GRADE EAA OSHKOSH CAMP, 2ND/3RD GRADE OMAHA, NE, TRIP, JUNIOR HIGH WOLF RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING SCIENCE ENRICHMENT, FUNDRAISERS, FAMILY NIGHTS, 8TH GRADE CAPSTONE PROJECT, PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY, SCIENCE FAIRS, WINTER CARNIVAL, STAFF APPRECIATION, TRACK & FIELD DAY, CLASSROOM T-SHIRTS, AND WHERE EVERYONE BELONG (WEB)STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.
- $34,438 spent. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY WITH FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE MAGNET SCHOOL. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCE THE FARNSWORTH IDENTITY, ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND INVOLVE KEY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: COMMUNITY FESTIVALS, FAMILY EVENTS AND NIGHTS, FUNDRAISERS, STAFF APPRECIATION, TRACK AND FIELD DAY, CLASSROOM T-SHIRTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 July 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 March 2012.
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.
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