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Robertson County Schools Foundation

EIN 86-1055228 · Springfield, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The foundation shall operate as a tax-exempt charity benefiting the needs of Robertson County Schools in Tennessee and their programs.

Income
$35,249
Spending
$32,722
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

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

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

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $18,883 spent. Greenbrier Baseball Booster Club is a parent organization that raises funds to benefit the baseball programs at both the Middle and High School. They raised funds to help maintain their baseball field e.g. purchased 25ft Home Plate Area Turf and had it installed, repaired and purchased equipment for field maintenance and toilet rentals at the field. They also use their funds to cover any other expenses necessary for the Baseball program.
  2. $11,288 spent. Greenbrier Middle School Athletic Association is a Middle School Parent and Teacher Booster Club that raises funds to help the athletic programs at their Middle School. This year they used their funds to help resurfacing of the gym floor, paint the bathrooms, Purchased Baseball Team: jerseys, trophies, medals, windbreakers, Cheerleading: uniforms, music, camp fees, competition fees, Donated funds to help start a Track Team, Paid all coaches TSSAA membership fees, Teacher and Staff Luncheon and snacks during Teacher Appreciation Week.
  3. $2,252 spent. Cheatham Park Elementary PTO is a parent organization raising funds to help students, teachers and the school. They used their funds this year to do special assemblies for the entire student body. As well as donated money to the school for the field day and a special awards celebration day. They honored their teachers during teacher appreciation weeks by providing a luncheon and snacks.
  4. $268 spent. Innovation Academy Sentinel Supporters PTO is a parent organization that was organized for the purpose of supporting the education, extra-curricular activities, enrichment programs, and provide supplies for the scholars. They purchased food for the Teachers, faculty and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.

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 August 2003.

    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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