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Foundation for Edmonds School District

EIN 91-1296816 · Lynnwood, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION FOR EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT (FESD) SERVES CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS THROUGH THREE KEY AREAS: ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS. UNDER THESE THREE AREAS, MORE THAN 16 PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP MEET THE GROWING NEEDS IN THE EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT (ESD).

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
18
Volunteers
377
Highest pay
$116,427, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
  1. $973,611 spent. CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL-WIDE ENRICHMENT GRANTS: SMALL AND INNOVATIVE GRANTS THAT SUPPORT TEACHER INSTRUCTION AND ENHANCE CLASSROOM LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS INCLUDES: ON THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS, SUMMER SCHOOL FEES, WORLD LANGUAGE AND AP & IB COURSE TEST FEES, POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS, AND EXPANSION OF FAFSA COMPLETION RATES. MUSIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JAZZ, ORCHESTRA AND CHORAL TEACHING POSITIONS AT SEVEN SECONDAR SCHOOLS. EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FOCUSED OUTREACH TO IN-HOME DAYCARE CENTERS; PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, STARS HOURS, AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT MATERIALS.OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO: GIVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGHOUT THEIR PREK-12 SCHOOL CAREER; BE PREPARED TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE LIVES AND TO ENTER EITHER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR CAREER FIELDS; AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, SO THAT ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE HOPE FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES!
  2. $569,966 spent. NOURISHING NETWORK (NN) CONSISTS OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROGRAMS ALL DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EITHER EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR ARE IN EMERGING CRISIS TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. NN PROVIDES: WEEKEND MEALS, SNACKS, AND BEVERAGES TO NURISH HUNGRY AND HOMELESS CHILDREN OVER THE WEEKEND; SEASONAL HOLIDAY AND SUMMER MEALS WHICH BRIDGE NUTRITIONAL GAPS OVER LONG SCHOOL BREAKS; MONTHLY POP-UP PANTRIES TO HELP SUSTAIN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO CANNOT ACCESS A TRADITIONAL BRICK AND MORTAR FOODBANK; AND SUPPORT TO THE ESD'S FOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, THE NN ALSO PROVIDES VISION SCREENING AND EYE HARDWARE TO CHILDREN IN NEED, AND STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES THROUGH THE BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR. ANOTHER PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE NN IS THE WHOLE FAMILIES, WHOLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS A COLLECTIVE IMPACT COLLABORATIVE WHICH PROVIDES WRAP-AROUND SERVICES, RENT, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHO ARE IN CRISIS.
  3. $252,000 spent. POST-SECONDARY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING ESD SENIORS TO PURSUE POST-SECONDARY VOCATIONAL AND COLLEGE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 January 1991.

    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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