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Education Foundation of Teton Valley

EIN 54-2181870 · Driggs, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ELEVATE PUBLIC EDUCATION BY FUNDING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND CRITICAL NEEDS.

Income
$554,451
Spending
$619,622
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
2
Volunteers
57
Highest pay
$75,200, executive di

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

    11 of 11 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $152,000 spent. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TSD401, THE EFTV HELPED LAUNCH THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL STRATEGY BY FUNDING TWO PILOT COORDINATOR POSITIONS. COORDINATORS DEVELOPED DISTRICTWIDE SYSTEMS TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, CREATED A RESOURCE HUB WEBSITE, AND PARTNERED WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE FRIDAY AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING DURING THE DISTRICT'S NEW FOUR-DAY SCHOOL WEEK. THIS PILOT POSITIONED THE DISTRICT TO SECURE A UNITED WAY GRANT THAT NOW FUNDS TWO SCHOOL-BASED, BILINGUAL COORDINATORS WITH DEDICATED PROGRAM BUDGETS. THE COORDINATORS ARE STRENGTHENING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, IMPROVING ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND REMOVING BARRIERS TO STUDENT SUCCESS-HELPING ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS CAN FOCUS ON LEARNING.
  2. $92,645 spent. PROGRAM GRANTS: ONE OF THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF TETON VALLEY'S MOST SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVES DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR WAS ITS CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN MULTI-YEAR GRANTS THAT PROVIDE ADMINISTRATORS WITH RELIABLE FUNDING TO LAUNCH OR EXPAND PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH PUBLIC EDUCATION. THESE GRANTS EMPOWER SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE IDEAS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT STUDENTS. EACH IS FUNDED FOR THREE YEARS, WITH RECIPIENTS SUBMITTING ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND LONG-TERM IMPACT.
  3. $23,105 spent. K-3 SPANISH: THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF TETON VALLEY BRINGS SPANISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION TO ALL THREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, ENSURING THAT EVERY K-3 STUDENT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SECOND-LANGUAGE SKILLS DURING THEIR MOST FORMATIVE YEARS. THIS PROGRAM NOT ONLY FOSTERS EARLY LANGUAGE ACQUISITION BUT ALSO ENRICHES STUDENTS' CULTURAL AWARENESS. THE CURRICULUM IS THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO BUILD FOUNDATIONAL SPANISH LANGUAGE SKILLS WHILE DEEPENING STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF SPANISH-SPEAKING CULTURES.
  4. $222,215 spent. THE EFTV ELEVATES PUBLIC EDUCATION IN TETON VALLEY THROUGH A THREE- INITIATIVE PROGRAMMATIC APPROACH: WE AIM TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE READY- TO-LEARN, SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS, AND ENHANCE EDUCATION. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: STRATEGY GRANTS, ABRIENDO PUERTAS PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM, TETON VALLEY CARES BACK-TO-SCHOOL READINESS EVENT, CRITICAL NEEDS FUNDING, HEARING AND VISION SCREENING, DISTRICT CULTURE FUND, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS, AND THE DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY FUND. THIS WORK IS MADE POSSIBLE BY A DEDICATED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AN ENGAGED AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.
  5. THE EFTV ELEVATES PUBLIC EDUCATION IN TETON VALLEY THROUGH A THREE- INITIATIVE PROGRAMMATIC APPROACH: WE AIM TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE READY- TO-LEARN, SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS, AND ENHANCE EDUCATION. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: STRATEGY GRANTS, ABRIENDO PUERTAS PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM, TETON VALLEY CARES BACK-TO-SCHOOL READINESS EVENT, CRITICAL NEEDS FUNDING, HEARING AND VISION SCREENING, DISTRICT CULTURE FUND, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS, AND THE DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY FUND. THIS WORK IS MADE POSSIBLE BY A DEDICATED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AN ENGAGED AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.

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 November 6, 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 December 2005.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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