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Norman Public School Foundation

EIN 73-1208845 · Norman, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NORMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN NORMAN.

Income
$605,743
Spending
$884,584
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
2
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $694,693 spent. GRANTS TO TEACHERS - THE NORMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION (NPSF) WAS CREATED TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS IN NORMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. NPSF HAS FURTHERED THIS GOAL THROUGH THE GRANTS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM. AWARDED TEACHER GRANTS FUND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND APPROACHES, FROM THE MOST BASIC TO THE MOST INNOVATIVE. GRANTS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ENHANCEMENTS TO CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS AND EMPOWER TEACHERS TO BE CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE AS THEY CREATE ENGAGING LESSONS.
  2. SUDDEN OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM - OUR SUDDEN OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM EXISTS TO ENSURE THE FOUNDATION CAN ASSIST WITH ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS. NPSF UNDERSTANDS SIGNIFICANT NEEDS MAY ARISE THAT FALL OUTSIDE OF OUR GENERAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM HELPS FILL THAT NEED.
  3. TRIBUTES AND MEMORIALS - THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO THANK A SPECIAL TEACHER OR FRIEND, HONOR A LOVED ONE, OR MEMORIALIZE SOMEONE SPECIAL. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL WAY FOR TO BOTH HONOR SOMEONE SPECIAL AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN NORMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. DONATIONS ARE INVESTED INTO NORMAN CLASSROOMS THROUGH THE GRANTS-TO-TEACHERS PROGRAM.
  4. $51,298 spent. ONGOING OPERATIONS - HELP MAINTAIN THE ONGOING OPERATIONS AND BACK-OFFICE SUPPORT TO ENSURE QUALITY PROGRAMS ARE ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED.
  5. ONGOING OPERATIONS - HELP MAINTAIN THE ONGOING OPERATIONS AND BACK-OFFICE SUPPORT TO ENSURE QUALITY PROGRAMS ARE ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1984.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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