Foundation for Clovis Schools
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO HELP STUDENTS CONTINUALLY IMPROVE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ACHEIVEMENT BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM IDEAS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT STIMULATE AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO AIM HIGH.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $409,395
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 51%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 65% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 35% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 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.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $32,000 spent. THE FOUNDATION IN JOINT EFFORTS WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS OF PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THE STUDENTS OF PROMISE PROGRAM RECOGNIZES HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS WHO ARE SUCCEEDING IN SCHOOL IN SPITE OF EXTREME OBSTACLES. SOME CHALLENGES THESE STUDENTS FACE ARE HOMELESSNESS, CRITICAL ILLNESS, LOSS OF PARENTS, FOSTER CARE, AND ABUSE. UPON GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE $2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR USE IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
- $191,547 spent. THE FOUNDATION IN JOINT EFFORTS WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY RAISED FUNDS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. MANY SCHOOLS IN THE CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WOULD LIKE TO IMPLEMENT SPECIAL PROGRAMS AS PART OF THEIR CURRICULUM TO BETTER SERVICE THEIR STUDENTS; HOWEVER, THE SCHOOLS DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDING TO DO SO. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAREER/COLLEGE CENTERS, READING PROGRAMS, MUSIC LABS, ETC. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO FUND THESE PROGRAMS.
- $80,389 spent. THE DOC B LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT WILL MAINTAIN THE LONG-STANDING AND UNIQUE PHILOSOPHIES THAT HAVE SUPPORTED THE DISTRICT'S SUCCESS OVER TIME. THE ACADEMY WILL GIVE THE DISTRICT A PERMANENT VENUE IN WHICH EMERGING LEADERS ARE TRAINED AND MENTORED IN THE DECISION-MAKING PRINCIPLES THAT HAVE SHAPED THE CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT'S STUDENT-CENTERED FOCUS AND HIGH STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT. AS A RESULT, TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY FLOURISH.
- $63,726 spent. VARIOUS GRANTS AND SUPPORT OF CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HEALTH AND WELLNESS GRANTS AND GRANTS FOR NEW TEACHERS PROGRAM.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.