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Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools Inc

EIN 59-2775956 · Sanford, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE SUCCESS AND THRIVING FOR ALL STUDENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP THAT LEVERAGES RELATIONSHIPS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. SINCE INCEPTION THE FOUNDATION HAS RAISED OVER 65 MILLION TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
11
Volunteers
525

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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 25

    24 of 24 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $1.6 million spent. TOOLS 4 SEMINOLE SCHOOLS - SECURES DONATED CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. ALL TEACHERS AT 39 SCHOOLS - ONES WITH 50%+ STUDENTS ON FREE AND REDUCED MEALS - ARE ELIGIBLE TO SHOP MONTHLY. THE REMAINING SCHOOLS ARE ELIGIBLE TO HAVE A DEDICATED REPRESENTATIVE SHOP FOR THE SCHOOL ONCE PER MONTH. APPROXIMATELY 1,578,795 IN PRODUCT WAS DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT SO THAT STUDENTS COULD START THE YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT.
  2. $484,954 spent. TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN: TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN IS A STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT TARGETS STUDENTS WITH A FINANCIAL NEED AND A STRONG DESIRE TO SUCCEED. EACH SPRING, EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS FROM SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR 30 TWO-YEAR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM SERVICED 115 STUDENTS IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR.
  3. $100,430 spent. GRANTS FOR GREAT IDEAS: THE GRANTS FOR GREAT IDEAS PROGRAM ALLOCATES SMALL GRANTS FOR CLASSROOM, SCHOOL OR DISTRICT PROJECTS. THE FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE THE FUNDING FOR CLASSROOM PROJECTS THAT ARE INNOVATIVE AND ORIGINAL WITH THE OVERALL GOAL OF ENHANCING A STUDENT'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
  4. $1.5 million spent. FAMILIES IN NEED (FOMERLY FAMILIES IN TRANSITION): FAMILIES IN NEED WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN THE SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM WHO ARE CONSIDERED HOMELESS. THESE STUDENTS "LACK A FIXED, REGULAR AND ADEQUATE RESIDENCE; OR HAVE A PRIMARY NIGHTTIME RESIDENCE THAT IS TEMPORARY IN NATURE; OR IS A PLACE NOT DESIGNED OR USED ORIGINALLY AS A REGULAR SLEEPING ACCOMODATION FOR HUMAN BEINGS." A SCHOOL LIASON HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO WORK WITH THE DISTRICT'S ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY, AGENCIES AND SHELTERS IN IDENTIFYING HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. CONTACT WITH THE FAMILY AND SCHOOL IS MADE AND COMMUNICATION IS ESTABLISHED WITH THE STUDENT'S SCHOOL, AS WELL. OTHER INCLUDES MANY MINI-GRANTS AND PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE EDUCATORS AS WELL AS STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION.
  5. FAMILIES IN NEED (FOMERLY FAMILIES IN TRANSITION): FAMILIES IN NEED WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN THE SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM WHO ARE CONSIDERED HOMELESS. THESE STUDENTS "LACK A FIXED, REGULAR AND ADEQUATE RESIDENCE; OR HAVE A PRIMARY NIGHTTIME RESIDENCE THAT IS TEMPORARY IN NATURE; OR IS A PLACE NOT DESIGNED OR USED ORIGINALLY AS A REGULAR SLEEPING ACCOMODATION FOR HUMAN BEINGS." A SCHOOL LIASON HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO WORK WITH THE DISTRICT'S ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY, AGENCIES AND SHELTERS IN IDENTIFYING HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. CONTACT WITH THE FAMILY AND SCHOOL IS MADE AND COMMUNICATION IS ESTABLISHED WITH THE STUDENT'S SCHOOL, AS WELL. OTHER INCLUDES MANY MINI-GRANTS AND PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE EDUCATORS AS WELL AS STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FURTHER EDUCATION.

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 1987.

    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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