Power of Zero Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To prevent bullying and promote the social, emotional, and digital well-being of children in their first years of school, ensuring they have the values and skills needed to thrive in a connected world.
- Income
- $251,932
- Spending
- $217,584
- Spent on programs
- 54%
- Reserves
- 7.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
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
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 58% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1554% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $103,251 spent. In 2025, the Power of Zero Foundation dedicated its primary resources to the implementation of the No Bully program across US schools. This evidence-based initiative provides comprehensive training and strategic coaching to educators, enabling them to identify, address, and prevent bullying and cyberbullying. By fostering inclusive school cultures and equipping staff with specific intervention scripts and restorative practices, the program successfully helps schools reduce systemic harassment and strengthen students' social-emotional well-being. During this period, the Foundation provided professional development workshops and ongoing consultation to ensure sustainable, school-wide adoption of these protective measures.
- $7,303 spent. The Foundation initiated a strategic expansion into South America by hiring a dedicated Program Manager in Colombia. This inaugural phase focused on the research and cultural adaptation of social-emotional learning frameworks specifically for Spanish-speaking early childhood educators. While the program is in the development and readiness phase, this work is essential for the planned 2026 rollout of digital literacy and emotional resilience training. The resulting Spanish-language curriculum will also be utilized by the Foundation to support diverse, multilingual student populations within the United States.
- $7,303 spent. In 2025, the Foundation launched the development of 'Superpowers,' a classroom-based program designed to teach kindergarten students essential social, emotional, and digital literacy skills. Accomplishments include the full translation of the curriculum into Spanish for Latin American markets and the initiation of expanded modules for years one and two. This program bridges the gap between home, school, and the digital world, equipping young children with the values needed to navigate their beginning online lives safely and kindly
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
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 March 2022.
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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