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Wylie Bulldogs Education Foundation

EIN 80-0594530 · Abilene, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Wylie Bulldogs Education Foundation has a mission of collecting and distributing gifts to promote excellence in education.

Income
$310,056
Spending
$147,458
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 41%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% 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 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $25,000 spent. The Foundation awarded university scholarships to 17 graduating seniors. All eligible seniors are invited to apply. To be eligible, the applicant must have attended Wylie High School their entire senior year and have maintained a "B" average. A committee consisting of 7 community and Board members evaluate the candidates based on financial need, GPA/ACT/SAT scores, references, school/community/work involvement, leadership skills and an essay. The scholarship checks are mailed directly to the registrar's office of the university for the benefit of the awarded student.
  2. $59,883 spent. The Foundation awarded 22 Teacher Grants in 2024 totalling $23627. These grant awards will be disbursed in 2025. Balance of $59,883 funded in 2024 was for prior years' grants. All full time teachers in Wylie ISD are eligible and encouraged to apply. A committee of 7 community and Board members evaluate the candidates' request based on the potential to involve a great number of students and consistency with Wylie ISD's goal of increasing student achievement. The Major Objectives of the request are evaluated for definable and obtainable objectives and responsiveness to a stated need. The Activities/Implementation Plan is evaluated to assure that the project's methods are research based and are instructionally sound. Methods for Evaluation of the completed project are required.The teacher grant checks are mailed directly to Wylie ISD's accountant for the benefit of the awarded teachers. The teachers purchase items approved in the grant and present receipts for reimbursement to Wylie ISD.
  3. $5,000 spent. The Foundation welcomed 43 new teachers to Wylie ISD before school started and to recognize 7 retiring teachers.. Hendrick Health teams up with the Foundation to provide a luncheon for the new teachers and the administrators from each campus. The Foundation presents a $100 Mardel's gift card to each new teacher to help furnish their new classroom. The Foundation relates its purpose and the availability of Teacher Grants.
  4. $3,992 spent. Provides necessities for homeless students or students on the verge of homelessness. It provides a one-time grant for shoes and backpacks.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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