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Thomas Jefferson H S for Science & Technology Partnership Fund Inc

EIN 54-1964039 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP FUND, INC. IS TO (1) SUPPORT THE UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, SPECIALIZED CURRICULUM AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE FOR TJ STUDENTS AND MEET TJ'S UNIQUE NEEDS AS A PREMIER PUBLIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL; AND (2) PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALUMNI TO REMAIN CONNECTED THROUGH INCREASED ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING REUNION SUPPORT, REGIONAL EVENTS, OUTREACH, AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS.

Income
$329,882
Spending
$878,090
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 166% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 349% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $753,918 spent. IN FY25, THE TJPF PROVIDED GRANTS TO SUPPORT SIGNIFICANT UPGRADES TO THE BIOTECHNOLOGY, CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, ENGINEERING, AND QUANTUM PHYSICS RESEARCH LABORATORIES ALONGSIDE ITS TRADITIONAL SUPPORT FOR SIGNATURE EVENTS, STUDENT GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TJHSST FACULTY AND STAFF.

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 November 2000.

    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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