San Pedro Education Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
empower and enrich the educational experiences of K-12 students in our community by providing access to resources, programs, and opportunities that foster academic excellence, personal growth, and civic engagement.
- Income
- $77,283
- Spending
- $31,318
- Reserves
- 34.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (3)
- $5,000 spent. Supported student access to STEM, robotics, career pathway, and hands-on learning opportunities across San Pedro public schools. Funding helped provide equipment, supplies, and program support for robotics, technology, skilled trades, entrepreneurship, and other applied learning experiences. These programs are designed to expose students to problem-solving, engineering, technology, teamwork, and real-world career skills beyond the standard classroom curriculum. Approximately 1,000 students benefited directly or indirectly from these programs.
- $13,659 spent. Supported high school students through grants for athletics, student leadership, STEM, and career-connected learning. Funds provided uniforms for the San Pedro High School girls flag football team, support for the San Pedro High School drill team, support for the San Pedro Golden Regiment marching band, uniforms and training supplies for Students Run LA at Port of Los Angeles High School, robotics team support at Port of Los Angeles High School, and new football helmets for San Pedro High School. An estimated 1,500 students benefited.
- $8,421 spent. Provided school project grants to support local elementary and middle school students through literacy resources, field trips, physical education equipment, and school enrichment opportunities. Funded projects included new library books for Cabrillo Elementary, a student field trip for White Point Elementary, physical education equipment for Park Western Elementary, and new classroom technology such as Smart Boards. An estimated 2,500 students benefited from these programs.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 August 2021.
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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