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Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation

EIN 68-0503221 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LAUSD EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE LAUSD, IN PURSUIT OF EQUITABLE LEARNING FOR ALL. THE FOUNDATION IS THE BRIDGE FOR THE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT TARGETED DISTRICT PROGRAMS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD LEARNS AND SUCCEEDS.

Income
$14.3 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1508% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 (3)
  1. $3.6 million spent. THE WILDFIRE FUND: PROVIDED DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE FOR 888 LAUSD FAMILIES AND STAFF WHO EXPERIENCED EITHER A LOSS OF INCOME OR RELOCATION DUE TO THE JANUARY 2025 WILDFIRES. ADMINISTERED TEACHER GRANTS FOR TEACHERS IMPACTED BY THE WILDFIRES TO REBUILD THEIR SUPPLIES AND CLASSROOM SPACES. SUPPORTED SCHOOL RE-OPENING AND REBUILDING THROUGH CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS. WE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED THE HIRING OF TWO PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKERS (PSWS) FOR 2 SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS PROVIDED OTHER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS. WE INTEND TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING THE 13 FIRE-IMPACTED SCHOOLS WITH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE ANOTHER ROUND OF TEACHER GRANTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR FIRE-IMPACTED CLASSROOMS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. FOCUSED, INTENSIVE INVESTMENT IN LAUSD'S PRIORITY SCHOOLS - THE 100+ LAUSD CAMPUSES SERVING STUDENTS FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY. INCLUDES FUNDS FOR COACHING, STEAM LABS, HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, AND OTHER NEEDED SUPPORTS.
  3. $181,003 spent. ARTS AND MUSIC FOR ALL: PROVIDED FUNDING FOR CAPITAL, EQUIPMENT, AND STAFF POSITIONS FOR LAUSD'S INSTRUMENT REPAIR SHOP TO ENSURE STUDENTS CONTINUE TO RECEIVE INSTRUMENT REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION BY SUSTAINED INVESTMENT IN THE LAST REPAIR SHOP, AND FINDING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE ARTS CAN BE CONNECTED.

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 August 2025.

    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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