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Foundations in Education Inc

To strenghten and transform the mission of catholic education in the diocese of bridgeport by providing tuition assistance, supporting innovation, and development of leaders

Advocacy & Civil Rights Shelton, CT EIN: 475130557 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Foundations in Education Inc

Foundations in Education serves the Catholic schools of Fairfield County, CT through student scholarships, grants, and other education-based initiatives.

Founded
Headquarters
Shelton, CT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

To strenghten and transform the mission of catholic education in the diocese of bridgeport by providing tuition assistance, supporting innovation, and development of leaders

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Foundations in Education Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Foundations in Education Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Shelton, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 475130557. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Foundations in Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475130557. 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.

Foundations in Education Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Foundations in Education Inc is located in Shelton, CT, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Foundations in Education Inc has $17M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Foundations in Education Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Foundations in Education Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Foundations in Education Inc 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). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Foundations in Education serves the Catholic schools of Fairfield County, CT through student scholarships, grants, and other education-based initiatives. Foundations in Education Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Foundations in Education Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Foundations in Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475130557, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PA
Paula S••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Foundations in Education Names Steven Velardo Inaugural President - Diocese of Bridgeport
May 2026
www.bridgeportdiocese.org
Foundations in Education Hosts Successful Gala - Diocese of Bridgeport
Apr 2026
www.bridgeportdiocese.org
Futures Thinking Foundations in Education For Future-Ready Leadership - TRENDS Research
Apr 2026
trendsgroup.org
Form filed
$17.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Building Strong Foundations in Education - Unicef
Dec 2024
www.unicef.org
Meiktila region to utilize sound foundations for development - Global New Light Of Myanmar
Sep 2024
www.gnlm.com.mm
Building strong foundations in education: The path to prosperity in East Asia and Pacific for all - World Bank Blogs
Jan 2024
blogs.worldbank.org
Form filed
$7.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Foundations Invest in Public Education. Teachers Would Like the Money Spent These Ways (Opinion) - Education Week
Jul 2023
www.edweek.org
Immaculate Science Teacher Awarded Foundations In Education Grant - Patch
Feb 2023
patch.com
Form filed
$11.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Foundations In Education - Program Forty One - Living Torah - Chabad
Jan 2018
www.chabad.org

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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 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 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

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 75 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Foundations in Education Inc

What is Foundations in Education Inc?
Foundations in Education Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Shelton, United States. Foundations in Education serves the Catholic schools of Fairfield County, CT through student scholarships, grants, and other education-based initiatives.
When was Foundations in Education Inc founded?
Foundations in Education Inc was founded in 2015.
Who leads Foundations in Education Inc?
Paula Summa serves as Treasurer.
Where is Foundations in Education Inc located?
Headquartered in Shelton, CT, United States.
What is Foundations in Education Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Foundations in Education Inc trustworthy?
Foundations in Education Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong 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 Foundations in Education Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 475130557.
What is Foundations in Education Inc's website?
http://www.foundationsineducation.org