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Beyond Educating Foundation

EIN 83-1378159 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceWeak17 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Enhance academics by helping enrich learning

Income
$487,684
Spending
$461,189
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 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 5% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 17 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 2 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • 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, 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 (6)
  1. $173,972 spent. Additional various vendor events and giveaways with non-cash items.
  2. $127,000 spent. Beyond Educating Foundation partnered with Family Man Enterprise to support a Backto-School Giveaway and Supply Drive hosted at Mecca Memphis. The initiative was designed to provide students with essential school supplies and educational resources to begin the school year prepared and confident.-Served families from the 38109, 38116, Whitehaven, Westwood, and South Memphis communities. Provided backpacks, school supplies, and learning materials to students and families
  3. $55,000 spent. Holiday Giveaway-y provides toys, clothing, food, and community resources to families in need. The event brings together educators, community leaders, volunteers, and local organizations to provide encouragement, educational resources, and support during the holiday season.- Served over 500 individuals, including children, parents, and elders. . Connected families with community resources, educational opportunities, and workforce development programs.
  4. $40,000 spent. Educating On The Go Mobile Learning Labs-bring educational experiences directly to underserved communities through a mobile classroom model. This program delivers pop-up S.T.E.A.M. lessons at community centers, libraries, parks, and partner organizations, eliminating barriers to access.-Reached 650+ students through 12 mobile lab pop-ups across Memphis and surrounding areas. Delivered coding challenges, science experiments, robotics demonstrations, and creative art projects.
  5. $38,000 spent. Future Builders Workforce Readiness Program Hosted eight (8) community workshops and family engagement events across Memphis neighborhoods. Served over 450 youth and families through hands-on S.T.E.A.M. learning experience. Delivered activities in robotics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mindfulness practices, and visual arts. Collaborated with educators, artists, and community leaders to provide mentorship and exposure to career pathways.
  6. $5,000 spent. The Nicholas Dean Bess Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Nicholas Dean Bess and his commitment to service, leadership, and community impact. The program promotes awareness of careers in public safety and community leadership.- Commissioned local Memphis artist Madame Z (Zelitra Peterson) to create a custom memorial installation. Purchased and installed a commemorative memorial bench honoring Nicholas Dean Bess for his mother and daughter.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 2025.

    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 June 2019.

    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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