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Waco Isd Education Foundation

EIN 74-2728765 · Waco, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WACO ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION STRIVES TO FUND CREATIVE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS NOT COVERED BY SCHOOL BUDGETS OR TAX DOLLARS, THUS OUR MOTTO, "RAISING THE POWER OF EDUCATION!" MORE THAN 93% OF ALL FOUNDATION EXPENSES FUND WACO ISD CLASSROOM GRANTS AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND DISBURSING FUNDS, PROPERTY AND GIFTS OF ANY KIND EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Income
$744,594
Spending
$231,749
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$83,919, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 110% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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.

  • 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 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. $117,914 spent. BY FUNDING INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR GRANTS, THE WACO ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO IMPACT OUR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, CLASSROOMS AND ENTIRE DISTRICT. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR WACO ISD TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS BY AWARDING GRANTS IN FOUR FOCUS AREAS: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCED PROGRAMMING FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS, EXTENDED EDUCATION FOR STAFF, AND EMPHASIS ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE. TO DATE, THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED OVER $2,407,478 IN 652 GRANTS TO WISD TEACHERS.
  2. $94,926 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECOGNIZE STUDENTS FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AS WELL AS A CONDUIT TO PROVIDE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNIIES. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO A GREAT MEMORIAL TO LOVED ONES AND PROVIDE A LASTING LEGACY. TO DATE, THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED $533,350 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO WACO ISD GRADUATES.

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 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 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 1995.

    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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