Broward Education Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Developing,promoting and funding emerging initiatives that benefit the community. BEF serves as a direct support organization of Broward County Public Schools,offering scholarships,teacher grants,classroom supplies, and district-wide recognition, and athletic showcases.
- Income
- $6.0 million
- Spending
- $6.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 9
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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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 (5)
- $2.7 million spent. Broward Education Foundations School Supply Center provides free school supplies for students in need. Through a collaborative partnership with Kids in Need Foundation and tremendous support from business and community leaders, the educators in schools serving a high percentage of economically disadvantage students shop free, twice a year, in the School Supply Center.
- $1.4 million spent. Broward Education Foundation awards scholorships to qualified graduating students in Broward County Public Schools. These Scholarships are primarily based on need, as well as on merit and academic achievement. Students pursuing a university, college or vocational education receive scholorships ranging from $500 to a four -year scholorship.
- $940,202 spent. The Athletics Program is developing an enduring legacy of athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and community engagement. Matching elite national teams against Browards best in world-class events offer unparalleled competition, mentorship, and camaraderie while fostering the leadership, character, and development of young athletes.
- $608,895 spent. Other Programs
- $424,474 spent. Broward Education Foundations Innovative Teaching Program recognizes innovative teachers for developing engaging and proven curricula. Their classrooms benefit from grant funding while their peers enhance and build upon proven methods of academic achievement. Innovative Teacher grant-winning projects funded through the Foundation instill enthusiasm for learning in the districts students, improve their grasp of the curriculum, ultimately increasing the likelihood they will stay in school.
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 January 1985.
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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