N H S Foundation for Excellence Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IS TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS AT NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL BY BUILDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND BY RAISING FUNDS TO CULTIVATE EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, ARTS, AND ATHLETICS.
- Income
- $71,374
- Spending
- $78,583
- Reserves
- 27.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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)
- $10,500 spent. SUPPORT OF NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL'S AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS PROGRAM WHICH IS DESIGNED TO MAKE AFTER SCHOOL TIME PRODUCTIVE AND FUN FOR NORCROSS HS STUDENTS. THE MISSION OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE GRADUATION RATES AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CAREER OR COLLEGE.
- $30,000 spent. SUPPORT AND FUNDING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL THAT ENHANCE AND UPDATE THE CURRENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR IS FOCUSED ON MAJOR UPGRADES AND ENHANCEMENT TO THE SCORE BOARD/VIDEO SCREEN TECHNOLOGY IN THE MAIN GYMNASIUM.
- $23,233 spent. FUNDING OF THE "SCHOOLHOUSE BRICKS" PROGRAM. DURING THE ANNUAL FOUNDATION GALA, GUESTS CAN PURCHASE "BRICKS" WHICH ARE PART OF A FACULTY AND STAFF "WISH LIST". EACH "BRICK" REPRESENTS A TEACHER REQUEST THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE FUNDED BUT WILL AID FACULTY AND STAFF IN MORE EFFECTIVELY EDUCATING NORCROSS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
- $10,864 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES PROVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL FUNDS TO CERTIFIED TEACHERS, FUNDING OF PROGRAMS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, FUNDING OF PROGRAMS AT THE DIRECTION OF THE DONOR, STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR STAFF RETIREMENT, TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS, TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND CLASSROOM GRANTS.
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 November 6, 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 January 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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Unc-G Excellence Foundation (Greensboro, NC), EIN 56-6086393. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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