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Washington School Principals Education Foundation

EIN 91-1153112 · Olympia, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENT OF K THROUGH 12 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PUPILS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PRINCIPALS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.

Income
$26.2 million
Spending
$19.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
148
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$255,669, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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. $12.1 million spent. OUTDOOR SCHOOLS WASHINGTON MAKES POSSIBLE RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXPERIENCES FOR EACH AND EVERY CHILD IN WASHINGTON, SO THEY MAY CREATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS AND CONNECTIONS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH CURIOSITY, EXPLORATION, AND SCIENCE.
  2. $2.3 million spent. STUDENT LEADERSHIP ENCOURAGES STUDENT ACTION BY EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE LEADERSHIP DECISIONS AND ACTUALIZES POSITIVE CHANGE WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES, AND THEMSELVES, WHICH ALSO INCLUDES PROMOTING WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. THE PROGRAMS SUPPORT STUDENTS FROM PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE, PROVIDING TAILORED LESSON GUIDES FOR THREE LEVELS OF STUDENTS: ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE LEVEL AND HIGH SCHOOL. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE LEVEL AND HIGH SCHOOL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT BENEFIT PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME. SEVERAL SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE COURSES WHICH ALLOW STUDENTS TO PURSUE CREDIT RECOVERY OR DUE TO CONFLICTING CLASS SCHEDULES. COURSE OFFERINGS CHANGE, RESPONDING TO DEMAND FROM STATEWIDE NEEDS.
  3. $1.7 million spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ARE HELD RELATED TO TEACHER EVALUATION, EDUCATION LAW AND OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS.
  4. $1.5 million spent. THE CISPUS LEARNING CENTER, LOCATED IN THE GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST, IS A 68-ACRE FACILITY THAT OFFERS STUDENTS A UNIQUE PACIFIC NORTHWEST OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. CISPUS LEARNING CENTER'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE ENHANCEMENT OF K-12 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Source: Form 990 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 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 January 1982.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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