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Foundation for Educational Services Inc

EIN 47-0703499 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FES' MISSION IS TO BE A FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT FOR OUR AFFILIATES AND OTHER NONPROFITS BY PROVIDING PRODUCTS, SERVICES, & RESOURCES SO THEY CAN FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS.

Income
$21.5 million
Spending
$22.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
194
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$422,518, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $18.7 million spent. SUPPORTING OUR AFFILIATES - FES PROVIDES KEY SUPPORT SERVICES TO ACHIEVE THE RESPECTIVE MISSIONS AND DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF NEBRASKA STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM (NSLP) AND EDUCATIONQUEST FOUNDATION. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE TECHNICAL, PROGRAMMING, AND DESIGN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, PAYROLL AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, BUILDING SUPPORT SERVICES, DISASTER RECOVERY, TECHNICAL NETWORK SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT. KEY OBJECTIVES WERE COMPLETED THAT MOVED ALL ORGANIZATIONS FORWARD IN DELIVERING OR ENHANCING THEIR SERVICES FOR THEIR STAKEHOLDERS.
  2. $489,719 spent. FES IS ENGAGED IN THE PROMOTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE FORM OF A CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES WEBHOSTING. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO K-12 AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFITS. PROVIDING A SIMPLIFIED ONLINE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SOCS) - FES PROVIDES THE SOCS PLATFORM TO K-12 AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLIENTS TO ENABLE THEM TO BETTER CONNECT TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THIS SERVICE IS CURRENTLY BEING PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 400 CLIENTS.
  3. $1.3 million spent. FES PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO K-12 AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE IT SECURITY, MARKETING SERVICES AND PROMOTIONAL SERVICES, NETWORK SUPPORT, BOOKKEEPING AND PAYROLL SERVICES. FES PROVIDES THESE SERVICES TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE THEIR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES AND TO FOCUS ON THEIR MISSION-DRIVEN PURPOSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 October 1987.

    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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