21st Century Education Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STRATEGICALLY INVESTS IN INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND INITIATIVES THAT EMPOWER ALL LEARNERS, SUPPORT EDUCATORS, AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN A DYNAMIC, GLOBAL FUTURE.
- Income
- $398,027
- Spending
- $296,588
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 26.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 26.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 52% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% 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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a 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
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $217,710 spent. THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WORKS WITH THE SCHOOL SYSTEM AND THE COMMUNITY TO CONNECT THE PRIVATE SECTOR WITH EDUCATION INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE WORKFORCE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1) STUDENT PROGRAMS A. STUDENT PROGRAM GRANTS B. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES C. ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS D. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES E. BEFORE/DURING/AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES F. EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES2) COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS A. SCHOLARSHIPS3) FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT A. FOOD & NUTRITION (SCHOOL LUNCH DEBT RELIEF) B. EVENTS & ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE AND INFORM FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES C. STUDENTS IN NEED, INCLUDING HOMELESS STUDENTS & WEEKEND/SUMMER FOOD PROGRAMS 5) EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION & DEVELOPMENT A. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES/CONFERENCES B. TEACHER GRANTSANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDES THE SERVICES OF TWO EMPLOYEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION. TOTAL EXPENSES FOR PAYROLL AND BENEFITS WERE APPROXIMATELY $367,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. THESE AMOUNTS ARE NOT INCLUDED AS INCOME AND EXPENSES IN THE FORM 990. THE FOUNDATION DIRECTLY HOSTS:- A VARIETY OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS INCLUDING THE EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN, STATE OF THE SCHOOLS, EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, AND MILITARY SERVICE AWARDS. THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF AACPS ORGANIZES AND PARTICIPATES IN EVENTS AND CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1997.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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