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Kaufman Isd Education Foundation

EIN 75-2837624 · Kaufman, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENING EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT. KAUFMAN ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CREATIVE CLASSROOM INITIATIVES THAT GO BEYOND TRADITIONAL DISTRICT FUNDING.

Income
$136,344
Spending
$68,345
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
33.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $41,158 spent. CLASSROOM SUPPORT: AT THE KAUFMAN ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION, WE BELIEVE THE MOST POWERFUL INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION START WITH THE EDUCATORS. THAT'S WHY WE CHAMPION CREATIVITY AND COMMITMENT BY OFFERING CLASSROOM GRANTS DESIGNED TO BRING BOLD IDEAS TO LIFE. WHETHER AN EDUCATOR IS DREAMING UP HANDS-ON SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, BUILDING A READING NOOK, LAUNCHING A CODING PROJECT, OR CREATING A NEW WAY TO CONNECT WITH STUDENTSOUR GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. THESE FUNDS AREN'T JUST ABOUT MATERIALS; THEY'RE ABOUT MAKING MEANINGFUL, LASTING IMPACT WHERE IT MATTERS MOST: IN THE CLASSROOM. WE'RE PROUD TO STAND BEHIND THE EDUCATORS WHO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND EVERY DAY.
  2. $25,312 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS: WHAT BEGAN IN 1999 WITH A GENEROUS GIFT FROM BOB AND MARLA GAIL DEAN HAS BLOSSOMED INTO A POWERFUL FORCE FOR GOOD IN KAUFMAN ISD. THE KAUFMAN ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION OPENS DOORS FOR STUDENTS THROUGH LIFE-CHANGING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. WE BELIEVE EVERY STUDENT DESERVES THE CHANCE TO DREAM BIG AND HAVE THE SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE IT. THAT'S WHY WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SCHOLARSHIPS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS TAKE THAT NEXT BOLD STEP TOWARD COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOL, OR WHEREVER THEIR PATH LEADS. THESE AREN'T JUST FINANCIAL GIFTS THEY'RE BELIEF IN A STUDENT'S POTENTIAL AND A BOLD INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.

    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 February 2016.

    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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