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Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation

The Fayette Education Foundation's mission is to support the educational needs of Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) through community collaboration and fundraising.The foundation's goals include promoting equity, fulfilling …

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Education Lexington, KY EIN: 873276712 (IRS)
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation

The intention is to be in step with the needs of the district and serve as an additional layer of accountability to the public. The Foundation will cooperate closely to determine the needs of the district and how the resources provided by the Foundation can best be spent to address these needs.

Headquarters
Lexington, KY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

The Fayette Education Foundation's mission is to support the educational needs of Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) through community collaboration and fundraising.The foundation's goals include promoting equity, fulfilling unmet needs, investing in the community, developing educators, and enhancing the educational experience.The foundation also offers a program that provides free, age-appropriate books to every child from birth to age five each month. The goal of this program is to help children develop language and literacy skills to prepare them for kindergarten.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags
Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation has a partial profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar's profile for Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records (present for 46% of comparable organizations)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Lexington, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 873276712. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 873276712. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation is located in Lexington, KY, United States.

Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The intention is to be in step with the needs of the district and serve as an additional layer of accountability to the public. The Foundation will cooperate closely to determine the needs of the district and how the resources provided by the Foundation can best be spent to address these needs. Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States.

Yes, donations to Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 873276712, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Leadership

CA
Carrie B•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 44 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No IRS Form 990 on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation

What is Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation?
Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lexington, United States. The intention is to be in step with the needs of the district and serve as an additional layer of accountability to the public. The Foundation will cooperate closely to determine the needs of the district and how the resources provided by the Foundation can best be spent to address these needs.
Who leads Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation?
Carrie Boling serves as Executive Director.
Where is Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation located?
Headquartered in Lexington, KY, United States.
Is Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation trustworthy?
Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Fayette County Public Schools Education Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 873276712.