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Meadow Oaks Education Foundation

EIN 46-5137310 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MEADOW OAKS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A MODEL THAT PROVIDES THE TOOLS, IDEAS AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH A CREATIVE BLEND OF STUDENT-INITIATED AND TEACHER FACILITATED APPROACHES IN WHICH STUDENTS' CREATIVITY, PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES, AND A VARIETY OF EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS. AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR, WE REMAIN DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AN INNOVATIVE, TECHNOLOGY-RICH EDUCATION THAT PREPARES OUR STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. SELF CONFIDENCE ARE FOSTERED AT EVERY STEP.

Income
$28.2 million
Spending
$30.9 million
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
346
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$149,858, superintendent

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (1)
  1. $16.8 million spent. MEADOW OAKS EDUCATION FOUNDATION HAS HAD A REMARKABLE YEAR, OPERATING SIX CHARTER CAMPUSES THAT SERVE OVER 5,000 STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE. OUR STUDENTS HAVE EXCELLED ACADEMICALLY, WITH A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ENROLLED IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES AND NOTABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES. PTAA HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL ACCOLADES, INCLUDING STATE AND NATIONAL AWARDS IN SCIENCE FAIRS, MATH COMPETITIONS, AND ROBOTICS. OUR ARTS PROGRAM HAS ALSO FLOURISHED, WITH STUDENTS WINNING REGIONAL AND STATE AWARDS. WE LAUNCHED INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS LIKE THE TECH FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE AND EXPANDED OUR STEAM CURRICULUM, INTEGRATING ARTS INTO STEM EDUCATION. OUR COMMITMENT TO HOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT IS EVIDENT THROUGH OUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM, ENHANCED COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES, AND A VARIETY OF EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS. AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR, WE REMAIN DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AN INNOVATIVE, TECHNOLOGY-RICH EDUCATION THAT PREPARES OUR STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 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 August 2025.

    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 July 2014.

    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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