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Excellence in Education Foundation for Pgcps Inc

EIN 45-3976683 · Upper Marlboro, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PGCPS, INC., IS A NONPROFITORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE AND MANAGE CONTRIBUTIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING AND TO ENSURE THAT PGCPSSTUDENTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO COMPETE ON A GLOBAL PLAYING FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE WORLD OF WORK.

Income
$472,409
Spending
$412,367
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$190,875, foundation relations officer

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $268,000 spent. PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO RECOGNIZE THE EXCELLENCE OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. DURING FY2024-25, A TOTAL OF 66 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.
  2. $4,109 spent. THE FOUNDATION PERIODICALLY PROVIDES FUNDING TO PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (PGCPS) TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF HOT MEALS FOR STUDENTS AND TO ASSIST IN RESOLVING OUTSTANDING STUDENT MEAL ACCOUNT BALANCES ACROSS VARIOUS SCHOOLS. THIS SUPPORT HELPS ENSURE THAT STUDENTS HAVE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND ALLEVIATES FINANCIAL BURDENS ON SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS.
  3. $10,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED TWO STEM ECOSYSTEM GRANTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 EACH, TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) INITIATIVES AT TWO SCHOOLS.
  4. $10,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (PGCPS) HOMELESS OFFICE BY ESTABLISHING A STUDENT FOOD PANTRY CLOSET. THIS PANTRY IS USED TO STORE NONPERISHABLE MEALS AND SNACKS FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY WHO MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO FACILITIES TO PREPARE MEALS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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