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Pinnacle Foundation

EIN 99-2396899 · Smithfield, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak31 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PINNACLE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER EDUCATION OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, PAST GRADUATES WITH A DEGREE, OR GED EQUIVALENT WHO INTEND TO PURSUE A TRADE OR VOCATIONAL DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION AT AN ACCREDITED COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL IN THE PLUMBING, HEATING AND HVAC TRADES.IN SUPPORT OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, THE PINNACLE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOOLS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, PAST GRADUATES WITH A DEGREE, OR GED EQUIVALENT WHO INTEND TO PURSUE A TRADE OR VOCATIONAL DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION AT AN ACCREDITED COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL IN THE PLUMBING, HEATING OR HVAC TRADES. THE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOOLS ARE USED TO OFFSET THE STUDENT'S COSTS FOR SUCH PROGRAM EXPENSES.

Income
$18,822
Spending
$20,574
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $18,695 spent. THE PINNACLE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS ITS ACTIVITY IN NORTH SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND. IT RAISES FUNDS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TOOLS THROUGH DONATIONS MADE BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND FUND-RAISING EVENTS, SUCH AS GOLF TOURNAMENTS. ALL EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO RAISING FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTING SCHOLARSHIPS. THE PINNACLE FOUNDATION ALSO INTENDS TO DONATE TO OTHER IRC 501(C)(3) CHARITIES THAT HAVE SIMILAR EXEMPT PURPOSES AS THE PINNACLE FOUNDATION AND TO PROVIDE GENERAL PHILANTHROPY TO THE 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 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 December 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 April 2024.

    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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