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Ligonier Valley School District Foundation Inc

EIN 46-1727476 · Ligonier, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO NURTURE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE STUDENTS OF THE LIGONIER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT (LVSD) BY PROVIDING, IN COOPERATION WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, A SOURCE OF FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE ARTS, ACADEMICS, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS.

Income
$91,776
Spending
$90,645
Reserves
25.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.1 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 1% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $57,555 spent. THE "FOOD 2 GO 4 KIDS" WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY THE LIGONIER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT (LVSD) COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDES STAFF, STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS, IT IS COORDINATED BY THE LVSD ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF. BACKPACKS ARE FILLED WITH EITHER EASY TO PREPARE MEALS OR SNACKS FOR WEEKENDS TO CHILDREN WHO ARE PRE-QUALIFIED.
  2. $2,658 spent. THE KIDZ KARE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST WITH STUDENTS THAT ARE INDIGENT OR ARE LIVING IN LESS THAN STANDARD LIVING CONDITIONS AND NOT HAVING THEIR BASIC NEEDS MET. THE MONEY RAISED BY THIS PROGRAM IS USED TO ASSIST THESE STUDENTS OF THE LIGONIER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BY PROVIDING VARIOUS MATERIAL GOODS AND SERVICES SUCH AS; WINTER CLOTHING, SHOES, DENTAL CARE COSTS OR MEDICAL CO-PAYS.
  3. $7,265 spent. DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE BOOKS TO LOCAL CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH 5 YEARS OLD. THE LVSD FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY TO CREATE A LOCAL AFFILIATE PROGRAM.
  4. COLLEGE NOW - A GRANT PROGRAM THAT IS AIMED AT PREPARING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.

    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 October 2016.

    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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