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Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc

EIN 47-2859478 · Macon, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit corporation with the mission to promote education, health, and safety for children in the state of Georgia. The Foundation supports organizations that directly benefit school age children (under 19 years old) as well as organizations that directly support the needs and expenses of disadvantaged communities.

Income
$216,900
Spending
$146,514
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

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

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (38)
  1. $12,500 spent. The foundation gave a grant to Safe Kids Central Georgia for their Car Seat Safety Program. The mission of Safe Kids is to reduce the number of preventable injuries in children from birth to age 18. Car seat safety is the most significant area in which Safe Kids help save lives. With this funding, Safe Kids purchased 300 car seats as well as educational materials to provide to low-income families in Peach, Bibb, and Jasper Counties. A special emphasis was placed on Hispanic communities in each county to promote safe car seat usage and teach parents about car seat safety in Spanish.
  2. $10,000 spent. The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank received $10,000 for food for the Backpack Program. In 2011, the Backpack program was created to serve children who face food insecurity. Many children in our 24-county service area rely on the school lunch program for their nutritional needs and often are challenged during weekends and school holidays to get the healthy food they need. Partner agencies receive food items from Middle Georgia Community Food Bank and pack and deliver individual bags to schools on Fridays and before school holidays. These bags are filled with nutritious, single-serving items that are suitable for a child to eat with little preparation and without the assistance of an adult. During the 2024-2025 school year, 6,256 students in 14 counties were served through the program. Might Meals Ministry at Fort Valley Methodist Church served 95 students at three Peach County schools during the year.
  3. $7,500 spent. The Salvation Army of Warner Robins, receives $7,500.00 for their Food Pantry. The Food Pantry program is a vital community service addressing food insecurity in Houston, Peach, and Pulaski Counties. The Food Pantry provides essential food supplies to individuals and families in need, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals. In 2024, the first year of service, the program provided food for over 1,000 families.
  4. $7,500 spent. Peach County Family Connections
  5. $5,000 spent. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc
  6. $5,000 spent. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
  7. $5,000 spent. Kay Center
  8. $5,000 spent. United Way - Macon RBI
  9. $5,000 spent. Atrium Health (Drive the Message)
  10. $5,000 spent. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia
  11. $5,000 spent. Jay's Hope Foundation
  12. $5,000 spent. Twiggs County Extension 4-H
  13. $5,000 spent. The Corporation of Mercer University
  14. $5,000 spent. Kid's College Summer Camp at Wesleyan College
  15. $5,000 spent. Macon Hope, Inc.
  16. $5,000 spent. Macon County Board of Education
  17. $5,000 spent. Communitites in Schools of Central Georgia Inc
  18. $3,300 spent. Fort Valley Lions Club
  19. $2,500 spent. Brave Meadows
  20. $2,500 spent. United in Pink
  21. $2,500 spent. Food Bank of Central New York
  22. $2,500 spent. The Masters League for Boys
  23. $2,500 spent. Fort Zumwalt Public School Education Foundation
  24. $2,500 spent. Schools on Wheels, Inc.
  25. $2,500 spent. Central Georgia Technical College (Scholarship)
  26. $2,500 spent. Augusta Food Bank
  27. $2,500 spent. Central Georgia Technical College (Scholarship)
  28. $2,500 spent. Sarah's Guest House
  29. $2,500 spent. Partners in Education for the Sante Fe Public Schools
  30. $2,500 spent. Boy's & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley
  31. $2,500 spent. Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina
  32. $2,500 spent. Escape Ministries
  33. $1,500 spent. Central Minnesota Youth for Christ - WHEELS Program
  34. $1,500 spent. Rescue Mission of Middle GA, Inc.
  35. $1,000 spent. Chandler Education Foundation
  36. $1,000 spent. Tempe Impacts Education Foundation
  37. $500 spent. SCARC Foundation
  38. $214 spent. Expenses related to operating the foundation inclusive of Georgia Secretary of State filing fees and bank fees.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 April 2015.

    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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