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Spiro School Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc

EIN 73-1378896 · Spiro, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Spiro School Foundation for Excellence in Education is committed to advancing the educational goals and opportunities of Spiro Public Schools, a vital institution serving approximately 1,000 students across grades K-12 in Spiro, Oklahoma. In our pursuit of public support, the foundation engages in a multifaceted approach aimed at fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Through our yearly scholarship program, graduating seniors are offered financial support to pursue higher education, fostering a culture of achievement and opportunity. Additionally, the Foundation recognizes the importance of concurrent enrollment for todays students. In that regard, the Foundation actively contributes to defraying certain fees and associated costs for Spiro High students who are enrolled in college courses, thus ensuring that students can access advanced coursework when getting a jump start on their collegiate journey. Beyond scholarships, the foundation extends support to the school by pro

Income
$175,241
Spending
$48,650
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 77%
Employees
0

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $31,256 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO APPLICANTS FROM SPIRO HIGH SCHOOL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ARE SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS.SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSBAYLOR RILEY $3,000KAROLINE DAVIS $2,500ASHTIN HOBBS $2,500JOSHUA HOGAN $2,500BRYSO SPEARS $2,000LAUREL BLANKENSHIP $2,000CORBIN MILLER $2,000KAMBRIE ROGERS $1,500AIDEN MCLEMORE $1,500CORBIN MILLER $1,500REAGAN GIST $334ALYSSA COGBURN $333ANNA MONKS $333TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED $22,000CONCURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS THAT PAY THE FEES FOR ELIGABLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN COLLEGE COURSES.TOTAL CONCURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 15 STUDENTS TOTALING $4,305.
  2. $9,904 spent. GRANTS TO TEACHERS OF SPIRO PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS THAT ENHANCE PROGRAMS THAT CANNOT BE FUNDED BY THE SCHOOL'S BUDGET.GRANTS AWARDED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSROOM MATERIALS BASED ON TEACHER APPLICATIONSTEACHING MATERIAL $9,904

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 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 October 21, 2026.

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