Bearden Middle School Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO BENEFIT, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES OF BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL, A PUBLIC EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
- Income
- $78,745
- Spending
- $55,483
- Reserves
- 22.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- $53,598 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, PROGRAMS, SERVICES, PROJECTS AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR WHICH FUNDING FROM GOVERNMENT AND OTHER PUBLIC SOURCES IS INSUFFICIENT. FUNDS RAISED DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR ARE EARMARKED AND BUDGETED FOR SUPPORT GRANTS IN THE SUBSEQUENT SCHOOL YEAR. THE FOUNDATION DONATED 3,995 TO BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL UPGRADES DURING FY23, 47,681 FOR UPGRADES TO THE AUDITORIUM, AND 10,398 FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM EXPENSES AND UPGRADES.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 2018.
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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