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Ed23 Foundation Inc

EIN 93-3067885 · Syracuse, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 34% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDE CHARITABLE FUNDING FOR BASEKTBALL CAMPS AND GENERAL WELFARE IN THE URBAN AND GENERAL SYRACUSE AREA IN NEW YORK. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO TEACH AND OPERATE THESE BASKETBALL CAMPS AND PROVIDE FUNDING AND COACHING FOR YOUTH TEAMS TO PLAY IN AMATEUR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS.

Income
$130,949
Spending
$118,025
Spent on programs
34%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    34% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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. $24,735 spent. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED THE HELP A GIRL FLY EVENT, A CONFERENCE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL ROLES TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES AFFECTING WOMEN IN BUSINESS AND THE COMMUNITY, SHARE EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES, AND ENCOURAGE MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL DISCUSSIONS, GUEST SPEAKERS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTENDED TO ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION.
  2. $9,555 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDING AND SUPPORT FOR A HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. THROUGH DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM PRIOR FUNDRAISING AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED AND DISTRIBUTED CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO STUDENTS TO HELP ENSURE CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. THE PROGRAM WAS CONDUCTED IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT MISSION BY ASSISTING UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY GOODWILL AND FAMILY SUPPORT
  3. $6,187 spent. ORGANIZATION HELPED FUND AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE GYM RENTAL FEES, SUPPLIES, COACHES, TOURNAMENT REGISTRATIONS, AND TRAVEL FOR BASKETBALL CAMPS AND TOURNAMENT TEAMS FOR THE ENTIRE 2025 YEAR. ORGANIZATION OPERATES A FOOD DRIVE THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING AND HANDED OUT OVER 500 TURKEYS AND OTHER THANKSGIVING FOOD TO THE SYRACUSE COMMUNITY.

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

  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 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 October 2023.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ecmc Foundation (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 41-1990628. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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