Education Service Center Region Xiii
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our purpose is to assist teachers, educators and administrators in their roles as educators.
- Income
- $90.5 million
- Spending
- $88.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 335
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $279,114, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 37% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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)
- $11.8 million spent. Administrative Services is responsible for overseeing and managing the internal operations. This division is comprised of financial services, operations, information technology and communication with district executive leadership through field services and the regional advisory council. By providing these foundational services, the administrative services division enables other departments to focus on their core activities, thereby contributing to the overall productivity and success of the organization.
- $6.1 million spent. Strategic Initiatives plays a pivotal role in driving an organization's long-term vision and growth through the Human Resources, Center Support, Pathways & Innovation and Strategic Planning departments. This division is tasked with planning and implementing key projects and programs that align with the organization's vision, mission, and core values. It focuses on innovation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to address emerging challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.
- $63.6 million spent. Academic Services is integral to the educational mission of the service center. This division is responsible for developing, evaluating and continuously improving our aid to teachers and administrators in their role as educators. This division works provides critical training and resources to school districts that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. By staying current with educational trends and incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, this division strives to enhance the learning experience and academic outcomes for all students.
- $6.1 million spent. Organizational, Alignment & Performance is responsible for organizational strategy so teams operate with clarity, accountability, and efficiency, driving consistent and measurable performance outcomes across the organization.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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