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Consortium for School Networking

EIN 52-1774773 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING EDUCATIONAL LEADERS TO LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO REALIZE ENGAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
20
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$307,936, ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOL NETWORKING'S K-12 SCHOOL NETWORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS THE PREMIER NATIONAL EVENT FOR SCHOOL SYSTEMS LEADERS COMMITTED TO TRANSFORM LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY.THE 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD IN SEATTLE, WA IS DESIGNED TO HELP EDUCATION LEADERS BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CHANGING ROLES NEEDED TO CREATE THE NEW FACE OF LEARNING. THIS YEAR'S THEME OF CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTED AND CONSTANTLY LEARNING ADDRESSES HOW SCHOOL SYSTEMS CAN CREATE DIGITAL LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS TO CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE THEIR STUDENTS, ENCOURAGE INNOVATION AND DEEPEN LEARNING IN A HYPER-CONNECTED WORLD. IN 2025, THE CONFERENCE SERVED 1,331 ATTENDEES ORIGINATING FROM LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.
  2. $1.6 million spent. LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES: COSN HELPS EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERS ADDRESS KEY CHALLENGES IN THE TRANSITION TO A DIGITALLY ENABLED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS ARE PROVIDED FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, EDUCATORS, AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO LEVERAGE THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING. COSN OFFERS ASSISTANCE AND EXPERTISE IN THREE CRITICAL AREAS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY- LEADERSHIP AND VISION, INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS, AND IT MANAGEMENT. THESE FOCUS AREAS HELP DISTRICTS CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.
  3. $1.3 million spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COALITION AND CAPACITY BUILDING: COSN BELIEVES THAT SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORS ACTING ALONE CANNOT TRANSFORM EDUCATION. THE CTO WORKS MOST EFFECTIVELY WHEN PART OF A TEAM THAT RECOGNIZES AND VALUES THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY TO TRANSFORM LEARNING, INSTRUCTION, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCIES THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION. COSN PROVIDES A RICH SET OF RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND ACTIVITIES SUITABLE FOR ALL SCHOOL SYSTEM/SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADERS. HOT TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDS MUST BE PUT INTO THE CONTEXT OF LEARNING WITH REAL EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS, WHAT DOESN'T, AND IDEAS OF HOW TO GET THERE FROM WHERE YOU ARE TODAY. SUCCESSFUL TEAMS INCLUDE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND CURRICULUM LEADERS AS WELL AS EXPERIENCED CTOS. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP IN COSN SUPPORTS AND ASSISTS SCHOOL SYSTEM LEADERS IN BUILDING NEEDED TEAM CAPACITY AND PROVIDES ESSENTIAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS. THE SUCCESS OF TECHNOLOGY WITHIN A SCHOOL SYSTEM DEPENDS ON SYSTEM-WIDE SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP, AND MOST IMPORTANT, A CULTURE OF INNOVATION CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
  4. $119,901 spent. EDUCATE AND INFORM DECISION MAKERS AROUND KEY POLICIES AND THE VALUE OF TECHNOLOGY TO TRANSFORM LEARNING. COMMUNICATE THE IMPACT OF POLICY MADE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 June 1992.

    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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