Kensington Education Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Kensington Education Foundation (KEF) delivers enrichment programs during the school day at Kensington Elementary School, such as Art, Library, Music, Science/STEAM Enrichment, Reading Support, Math Support & Enrichment, Recess Support, and Physical Education. KEF also provides funding for school resources, including classroom teacher professional development, curriculum, and instructional materials.
- Income
- $443,782
- Spending
- $343,539
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 18.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 50
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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Fair: 59 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $58,351 spent. Playworks helps students stay active and build valuable life skills through play. Playworks models and teaches strategies, games, and systems to develop and sustain a positive educational culture, offers a Junior Coach Leadership program to provide students with leadership and coaching opportunities, and social / emotional skills.
- $50,446 spent. Reading Support and other reading-related programs provide reading intervention for Kensington Elementary School students. The program goal is to assist those students who struggle with reading fluency and comprehension to become successful and confident readers. If at any point in the year, they reach their individual goals, then they graduate out of the program with applause for their success.
- $32,357 spent. Students will develop fundamental motor skills, coordination, and sports-specific skills through a variety of sports, such as pickleball, basketball, team handball, ultimate Frisbee and more. Using different drills and games, students develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. We work on team building, sportsmanship and understanding fair play. We hope to encourage enjoyment and enthusiasm for physical activity, leading to a lifelong appreciation for sports and fitness.
- $175,299 spent. Expenses of $175,299 relate to: 1) Student Intervention and enrichment programs in areas such as library, math enrichment, math intervention, science support, music and art, 2) Upper grade programs (primarily for 6th grade, but also in support of 4th and 5th grade) 3) Teacher & school support (supplies, testing support, etc.) 4) School Site Council programs (Kensington Never Stops Reading, Math Festival, etc.)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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