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Bellevue Schools Foundation

EIN 91-1080997 · Bellevue, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE AND FUND THE BEST POSSIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS IN BELLEVUE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$143,559, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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. $366,713 spent. EARLY LEARNING-GRANTS PROVIDED PRESCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE AND TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM SUPPORT.
  2. $313,878 spent. STUDENT AND TEACHER SUPPORT: PROGRAMS INCLUDE FENTANYL PREVENTION, TEACHER NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION SUPPORT AND GRANTS THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPERS THROUGH EDUCATION ENRICHMENT AND ENHANCEMENT IN MUSIC, ARTS, STEM, AND CLASSROOM INNOVATION.
  3. $212,539 spent. MENTAL HEALTH-GRANTS FUNDED STUDENTS RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS AND THERAPY WITH COUNSELORS.
  4. $222,482 spent. TRANSFORMING EDUCATION: A SET OF INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) CURRICULUM INCLUDING K-12 COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PROVIDE RACIAL EQUITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING STUDENTS WHO IDENTIFY AS BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PERSONS OF COLOR (BIPOC). INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS OF $47,960.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 November 1979.

    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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