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Foundation Events Ecc - Education Capacity Community

EIN 88-2136189 · Burke, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Foundation Events ECC cultivates exceptional quality of life through the creation of events and experiences by providing education and support to event-producing organizations.

Income
$42,502
Spending
$64,350
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$33,000, trustee

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 51% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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. $2,544 spent. EVENTS 101 is Foundation Events ECC's signature educational and capacity building program for nonprofit and community-facing organizations and entities. Designed to build capacity for these organizations and their staff, volunteers, and board members, EVENTS 101 programs include live and virtual workshops, conferences, and targeted programs specific to various sectors of nonprofit and community life. EVENTS 101 participants may also receive follow-up complimentary consultations, discounted consulting and contracting related to the planning, production, and management of their events and programs, and additional fee-based assistance related to governance, communications, and engagement.
  2. $5,000 spent. WINTER CITY LIGHTS is an event that supports the nonprofit Olney Boys & Girls Club, and produced in cooperation with Steelhead Productions. Foundation Events ECC was contracted in 2023 to provide support and guidance related to the event's operations, alcohol procedures and permitting, related safety measures, and guest experience impacts.
  3. $13,996 spent. Other Programs include presenting at conferences and conventions, general consulting with non profits on fundraising events and other related activities.
  4. $4,500 spent. Lake County Fairground Association - Conducted data analysis to support client's programming and operational decisions.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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