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Brevard Schools Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2895155 · Viera, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BREVARD SCHOOLS FOUNDATION IS THE DIRECT-SUPPORT, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH MATCHES COMMUNITY RESOURCES WITH THE NEEDS OF BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION K-12. BSF IS DESIGNATED AS A "DISTINGUISHED" FOUNDATION OF EXCELLENCE BY THE CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS. THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN 74 MILLION IN BENEFIT SINCE 1987.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
16
Volunteers
856
Highest pay
$124,590, president &

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: 80 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    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. $2.4 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS-SCHOOL BASED. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INNOVATION IN ALL 85 BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS(BPS) BY RAISING FUNDS AND DIRECTING DONOR DESIGNATED GIFTS TO AREAS THAT ENHANCE EDUCATION. STUDENTS BENEFIT THROUGH PROGRAMS, SUCH AS ROBOTICS, INNOVATION LABS, SCIENCE AND ART FAIRS, AS WELL AS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR BPS TEACHERS. THE FOUNDATION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS ANNUAL STUDY TRIPS FOR EACH OF THE DISTRICTS: 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO THE BREVARD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; 6TH GRADE STUDENTS TO KENNEDY SPACE CENTER FOR THE DESTINATION SPACE PROGRAM; AND THE 8TH GRADE STUDENTS TO THE MOORE MULTICULTURAL CENTER. BSF HOSTS THE ABC AWARDS ANNUAL RECOGNITION EVENT, IMPLEMENTING SEVERAL TEACHING QUALITY INTIATIVES AND PROVIDING THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN PROGRAM.
  2. $499,794 spent. ESTABLISHED IN 2014, THE SUPPLY ZONE FOR TEACHERS IS A RESOURCE CENTER THAT ENGAGES COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUPPLY DRIVES AND FUNDRAISING TO PROVIDE FREE SUPPLIES TO TEACHERS AT HIGH-POVERTY SCHOOLS. BY FOCUSING ON LOW-INCOME AND HOMELESS STUDENT POPULATIONS, THE SUPPLY ZONE WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO THE NECESSARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS DESPITE THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES. STUDENTS NO LONGER HAVE TO FEEL DISCONNECTED, EMBARRASSED, AND UNPREPARED WHEN THEY COME TO SCHOOL WITHOUT SUPPLIES; THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED ARE READY AND WAITING FOR THEM IN THE CLASSROOM. THE SUPPLY ZONE HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 7.5 MILLION IN FREE SUPPLIES SINCE INCEPTION.
  3. $239,270 spent. ESTABLISHED IN BREVARD COUNTY IN 1996, TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN IS A DROP-OUT PREVENTION, COLLEGE READINESS, SCHOLARSHIP AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR DESERVING, LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO DESIRE TO ATTEND COLLEGE. TSIC PROMOTES PERSONAL GROWTH, SELF RESPONSIBILITY, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS BY PROVIDING A UNIQUE SET OF RESOURCES INCLUDING MENTORS, SCHOLARSHIPS, LONG-TERM SUPPORT, STUDENT ADVOCACY, AND A GUARANTEED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNTY. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION, STUDENTS RECEIVE A TWO-YEAR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP. IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN OF BREVARD COUNTY BOASTS A 100% GRADUATION RATE AND A 94% COLLEGE ENTRANCE RATE FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTER THE PROGRAM.
  4. $130,017 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT AWARDS - 150 AWARDED (103 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND 47 FLORIDA PREPAID SCHOLARSHIPS) SCHOLARSHIPS CHANGE LIVES BY HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION GOALS AND DREAMS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS PROGRAM OFFERED MERIT OR NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATIONS TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (TSIC) DROP-OUT PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFERED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WHO MET TSIC REQUIREMENTS.
  5. SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT AWARDS - 150 AWARDED (103 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND 47 FLORIDA PREPAID SCHOLARSHIPS) SCHOLARSHIPS CHANGE LIVES BY HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION GOALS AND DREAMS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS PROGRAM OFFERED MERIT OR NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATIONS TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (TSIC) DROP-OUT PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFERED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WHO MET TSIC REQUIREMENTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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