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Hernando County Education Direct Support Organization Inc

EIN 59-3031959 · Spring Hill, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALL ACTIVITY IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUBLIC PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE EDUCATION, ADULT EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
22.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
111
Highest pay
$166,118, ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $968,944 spent. CLASSROOM GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECIAL FUNDING - THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS CLASSROOM GRANTS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, AND SPECIAL FUNDING INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT ACROSS MORE THAN 24 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HERNANDO COUNTY. CLASSROOM GRANTS PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PROJECTS, MATERIALS, AND TECHNOLOGY THAT ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING. SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS HELP REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY DONORS, THE FOUNDATION ADDRESSES FUNDING GAPS NOT COVERED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGETS, ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT.
  2. $193,845 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OTOOLS 4 SCHOOLS TEACHER SUPPLY STORETHE FOUNDATION OPERATES A YEAR-ROUND TEACHER RESOURCE STORE PROVIDING FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO EDUCATORS SERVING MORE THAN 24 PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HERNANDO COUNTY. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS APPROXIMATELY 1,600 TEACHERS AND BENEFITS MORE THAN 21,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY. THE PHYSICAL STORE IS STOCKED THROUGH DONATED GOODS AND CONTRIBUTED FUNDS. BY PROVIDING CLASSROOM MATERIALS AT NO COST, THE PROGRAM REDUCES OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES FOR TEACHERS AND ENSURES STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES.OPERATION CINDERELLA BOUTIQUEOPERATION CINDERELLA PROVIDES FORMAL ATTIRE AT NO COST TO STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FOR SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENTS. DURING THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED OVER 178 DONATED DRESSES AND SUITS. ALL ITEMS ARE RECEIVED THROUGH NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS AND OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE, REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN MILESTONE SCHOOL EVENTS.
  3. $100,102 spent. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK STUDENTS IN HERNANDO COUNTY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, VOLUNTEER MENTORING, ACADEMIC MONITORING, AND COLLEGE READINESS GUIDANCE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION AND POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND ACADEMIC CRITERIA. THROUGH STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP AND LONG-TERM SCHOLARSHIP COMMITMENTS, THE PROGRAM PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.
  4. $29,465 spent. THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS ANNUAL RECOGNITION PROGRAMS HONORING OUTSTANDING TEACHERS, SCHOOL-RELATED EMPLOYEES, AND STUDENTS WITHIN HERNANDO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THESE EVENTS HIGHLIGHT EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE, DEDICATION, AND MEASURABLE IMPACT ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. HONOREES ARE SELECTED THROUGH A STRUCTURED NOMINATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, SUPPORTS WORKFORCE MORALE AND RETENTION, AND STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION. ASSOCIATED EXPENSES INCLUDE EVENT PRODUCTION, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT COSTS DIRECTLY RELATED TO ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE.

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 January 1992.

    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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