Cabarrus County Education Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
PLANT THE SEEDS FOR OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE AND CREATE TOMORROW'S LEADERS BY PROVIDING EXPERIANTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS IN CABARRUS COUNTY SCHOOLS THAT BUILD CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS.
- Income
- $169,403
- Spending
- $178,122
- Reserves
- -2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 6 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 174% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $68,797 spent. The Reading+Mentoring 4 Success program helps to increase literacy proficiency across Cabarrus County Schools elementary schools by encouraging pleasure reading, providing free books to build students at home libraries, and helping build skills in striving readers. We distributed 23,775 books to 6,948 students, over 65% of which qualified for free and reduced lunch. In total, more than 44,000 books have been placed in Cabarrus County homes.
- $1,750 spent. STEM CONNECT empowers the next generation with the tools they need to thrive in a dynamic world through providing experiential learning opportunities for students. These opportunities bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications, equipping students with the skills and adaptability necessary to thrive in tomorrow's industries. By engaging learners in hands-on experiences, experiential learning cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork, which are essential attributes sought by employers in the 21st century.
- $300 spent. SUPERINDENTS ART AWARDS
- $750 spent. TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Source: Form 990EZ 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 December 2001.
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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