Madera County Schools Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The specific purpose of this corporation is to supplement and support the activities and purposes of the Madera County Board of Education, the Madera County Office of Education and the public schools in Madera County.The Foundation exists to support the academic and arts achievements of the students of Madera County. Each year over 500 students participate from Madera County in the various competitions and art program. Students from other counties are also invited to participate in the competitions.
- Income
- $93,950
- Spending
- $55,942
- Reserves
- 30.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 (1)
- $47,605 spent. The Foundation provided the platform for over 500 students to compete in various academic competitions. Competition awards of $3,300 were awarded. Additionally, a scholarship fund provided 4 students with awards totaling $1,750.The Academic Decathlon high school competition was held at school sites on January 28, 2026 and in-person on January 30 and February 7, 2026. This event involved approximately 100 students and 62 community volunteers. Classroom study materials were provided for the school sites and supplies, support services, materials, food, scholarships and awards were provided for the various competitions. Online platform and essay scoring fees were paid from the Foundation account. A portion of the state competition registration fees were provided.The Academic Pentathlon event for middle school students was held online on February 27 and in-person on March 7, 2026. Approximately 100 students were served in this program. Study materials, supplies, support services, materials, food, and awards were provided. Online platform and essay scoring fees were paid from the Foundation account.The Mock Trial high school competition was held online on January 15, 20, 22 and February 11, 2026, and served approximately 113 students. Materials, food, supplies, awards and a portion of the state competition registration fees were provided.The Battle of the Books competition for elementary students was held on December 10, 2025. Twenty-two schools participated and totaled 44 teams with about 336 students participating. Supplies, support services, and awards were provided.The STEM Games middle school competition was held in-person on April 10, 2026 and served approximately 87 students. The event is supported with registration fees from participating schools, donations, and a grant from California Mathematics Council. Food, supplies, and awards were provided.The ArtsFest event was held on May 2, 2026. Students in grades TK-12 submitted 418 pieces in the categories of 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional and still photography for the art competition. The art was exhibited at the ArtsFest event which is a free community event offering hands-on art activities, live art demonstrators, live music, snow cones and popcorn.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 2026.
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 November 1996.
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.
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