Carlynton Education Foundation Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The goal of the Carlynton Education Foundation is to provide support for educational programs projects and activities that are innovative enriching and provide support for the student body. These programs are beyond the means of standard school funding. The Foundation currently fund Educational Enrichment Grants Classroom Mini-Grants and Post-Secondary Scholarships.
- Income
- $60,008
- Spending
- $37,678
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 66.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $21,319 spent. Five Special Project Grant were awarded across the district. One special project supported an in-class Young Playwrights workshop at the high school approximately 25 students. In June the Foundation provided funding for the Book Fair providing casual reading books free of charge to all elementary students approximately 1,200 students. Additionally the Foundation awarded both elementary schools approximately 1,200 students funding to defray field trip transportation costs for the 2024-2025 school year. In December the Foundation funded the district initiative to pilot translating earbuds for high scholl and middle school ESL students and classroom teachers. The initiative is to assist students who are entering the ESL program to communicate with their classroom teachers. The pilot program is being tested in a middle school math classroom and a high school social studies classroom approximately 10 students are part of the program. Currently the Carlynton School Districts student population includes around 15% ESL students speaking 21 different languages.
- $10,095 spent. Maggie Scholarships are awarded to Carlynton seniors and have been administered by the Education Foundation since 2016. Four scholarships were added for the Class of 2025. Each recipient is awarded $5,000 for postsecondary educational related expenses. Grants are paid as student expenses are accrued throughout their college experience. Grants paid out reflect expenses of awardees from 2018 through 2024 incurred during the year.
- $4,422 spent. Eight Teacher MiniGrants were awarded for proposals that included: funds for supplemental reading techology and transportation for curriculum supported field trips
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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