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Perry Technical Foundation

EIN 94-3188041 · Yakima, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS TO AID IN THE LONG TERM STABILITY AND EXISTENCE OF PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
291
Highest pay
$178,447, treasurer

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 235% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 14 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $762,209 spent. THE PERRY TECHNICAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STUDENTS ATTENDING PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED TWICE A YEAR TO STUDENTS IN GOOD STANDING WHO HAVE COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE QUARTER. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE OF INDEPENDENT VOLUNTEERS AND AWARDED BASED UPON A STUDENT ESSAY, GRADES, ATTENDANCE, FINANCIAL NEED AND REFERENCES. THE PERRY TECHNICAL FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED FUNDS TO 472 STUDENTS IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $154,094 spent. THE PERRY TECHNICAL FOUNDATION ASSISTS WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE THROUGH EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, $154,094 IN EQUIPMENT FUNDS FOR PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE WERE DISBURSED. THE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES HELP AID PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE WITH TRAINING ON QUALITY EQUIPMENT SIMILAR TO WHAT THEY WILL EXPERIENCE IN INDUSTRY.
  3. THE PERRY TECHNICAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STUDENTS ATTENDING PERRY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE BY OFFERING SMALL LOANS TO STUDENTS. LOAN FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WITH GOOD CREDIT WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH THE FUNDS NEEDED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT OR TOOLS FOR THEIR PROGRAM. LOANS ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS TO STUDENTS WHO APPLY AND PASS THE REQUIRED CREDIT CHECK. REPAYMENT BEGINS SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR $2,442 IN LOAN FUNDS WERE DISTRIBUTED.

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 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 June 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 1993.

    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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