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Kipp Foundation

EIN 94-3362724 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TOGETHER WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, WE CREATE JOYFUL, ACADEMICALLY EXCELLENT SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND - SO THEY CAN LEAD FULFILLING LIVES AND BUILD A MORE JUST WORLD.

Income
$145.5 million
Spending
$107.3 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
262
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$917,921, ceo and board member

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% 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 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $82.9 million spent. ONE KIPP:THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH KIPP SCHOOLS & REGIONS TO DELIVER JOYFUL, ACADEMICALLY EXCELLENT EDUCATION BY BUILDING SYSTEMS THAT PROMOTE EQUITY, ESTABLISH HEALTHY SCHOOL CULTURE, AND SUPPORT TEACHERS IN EXPANDING CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PEDAGOGY.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES KIPP SCHOOLS & REGIONS WITH:- CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES WITH IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT;- REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT COACHING AND SUPPORT;- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND SHARED TOOLS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND SCHOOL LEADERS;- STRENGTHENED COLLEGE COUNSELING AND ALUMNI ADVISING TO PREPARE GRADUATES FOR THEIR CHOSEN EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PATHS;- NATIONAL INITIATIVES SUPPORTING LOCAL KIPP FORWARD PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: - ALUMNI SUPPORT ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES;- CAREER EXPOSURE AND EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES;- COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS.
  2. $17.1 million spent. NETWORK GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY:THE FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS REGIONAL CAPABILITIES AND DRIVES MISSION DELIVERY BY PARTNERING WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND SENIOR LEADERS TO SUPPORT GROWTH, SCALE, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING ALIGNED WITH PUBLIC POLICY GOALS.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES KIPP SCHOOLS & REGIONS WITH:- FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT; - INTEGRATION AND SCALING ASSISTANCE; - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FOR NEW SITES;- BRAND PROTECTION AND NARRATIVE ADVANCEMENT TO EXPAND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT;- NATIONAL AND LOCAL POLICY ADVOCACY THROUGH AUTHENTIC STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS;- ALUMNI NETWORKING AND CONNECTION SERVICES; AND- CAPACITY BUILDING TO LEVERAGE NATIONAL SCALE FOR COORDINATED COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY.
  3. $3.1 million spent. NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE:THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT AMONG KIPP SCHOOLS & REGIONS BY:- CREATING ONGOING VISIBILITY INTO NETWORK-WIDE PERFORMANCE AND GENERATING ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS;- DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY DATA AND RESEARCH TO ENABLE NETWORK LEADERS TO MAKE DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS;- PROMOTING INNOVATION AND FACILITATING IDEA EXCHANGE THROUGH NETWORK-WIDE RETREATS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS; AND - PROVIDING DIRECT LEGAL AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.

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 2007.

    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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