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Chandler Education Foundation Inc

EIN 86-0589677 · Gilbert, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHANDLER EDUCATION FOUNDATION IGNITES THE POWER OF COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING TO FUEL ACCESS, INNOVATION, AND EXCELLENCE WITHTHIN THE CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
4
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$103,433, executive director

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: 96 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 101% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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)
  1. $456,352 spent. TOYOTA GRANT: GRANT ADMINISTERED AT FRYE ELEMENTARY, GALVESTON ELEMENTARY AND WILLIS JUNIOR HIGH, WITHIN THE CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE STEM EXPOSURE THROUGH STRUCTURED STEM ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES, AFTERSCHOOL AND ON CAMPUS SUPPORT AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $340,298 spent. CEF PROVIDES DIRECT MONETARY SUPPORT TO CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND CLASSROOMS THROUGH TEACHER AND SCHOOL GRANTS. THESE FUNDS HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTION, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, CLASSROOM RESOURCES, STEAM LEARNING, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SO EDUCATORS CAN RESPOND TO STUDENT NEEDS BEYOND WHAT SCHOOL BUDGETS CAN COVER.
  3. $310,419 spent. CEF PROVIDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO CUSD STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FACING SERIOUS MEDICAL, HEALTH, OR PERSONAL CRISES. THE STUDENT CRISIS FUND HELPS COVER URGENT NEEDS SUCH AS MEDICAL BILLS, PRESCRIPTIONS, BASIC FAMILY SUPPORT, AND OTHER CRISIS-RELATED EXPENSES SO STUDENTS CAN STABILIZE, REMAIN CONNECTED TO SCHOOL, AND CONTINUE LEARNING.
  4. $31,400 spent. ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES. OUR STUDENT CRISIS FUND ASSISTS WITH PAYING MEDICAL BILLS FOR STUDENT THAT HAVE SUFFERED LIFE-ALTERING INJURIES OR ILLNESSES.

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

  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 June 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 February 1988.

    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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