Irvine Public Schools Foundation
IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF EACH CHILD IN EVERY SCHOOL. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS, RAISING FUNDS, AND UNITING THE …
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Great schools don't just happen! Irvine Public Schools Foundation is committed to providing donations and program support for public education in Irvine.
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Mission
Irvine public schools foundation's mission is to enrich the educational experience of each child in every school. We achieve this by providing programs, raising funds, and uniting the community in support of educational excellence.
Focus areas & reach
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Irvine Public Schools Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyIrvine Public Schools Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Irvine, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 330733191. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Irvine Public Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 330733191. 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.
Irvine Public Schools Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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.
Irvine Public Schools Foundation is located in Irvine, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years. Its registered address is 1 Venture Ste 230, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Irvine Public Schools Foundation has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Irvine Public Schools Foundation 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 medium organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Irvine Public Schools Foundation. 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, Irvine Public Schools 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). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Great schools don't just happen! Irvine Public Schools Foundation is committed to providing donations and program support for public education in Irvine. Irvine Public Schools Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Irvine Public Schools Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Irvine Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 330733191, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Scene and Seen: Irvine Public Schools Foundation Spirit of Excellence Gala - Orange Coast Mag
Spirit of Excellence Gala raises $1.3 million for Irvine schools - Irvine Standard
Irvine schools, Rosary lose league-placement appeals - Orange County Register
Scene and Seen: Irvine Public Schools Foundation Spirit of Excellence Gala - Orange Coast Mag
Irvine Public Schools Foundation funds 17 campus projects to enrich educational innovation - OCDE Newsroom
Irvine schools receive nearly $200,000 for classroom innovation - Irvine Standard
Irvine Public Schools Foundation fuels innovation with $200,000 in local project grants - OCDE Newsroom
Irvine Schools’ Art & Music Leader Passes the Baton - Irvine Standard
The extraordinary value of Irvine’s public schools - Irvine Standard
Game changer in education - Irvine Standard
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 65 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1996
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Irvine Public Schools Foundation
- What is Irvine Public Schools Foundation?
- Irvine Public Schools Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Irvine, United States. Great schools don't just happen! Irvine Public Schools Foundation is committed to providing donations and program support for public education in Irvine.
- When was Irvine Public Schools Foundation founded?
- Irvine Public Schools Foundation was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Irvine Public Schools Foundation?
- Sherry Slunka serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
- Where is Irvine Public Schools Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Irvine, CA, United States.
- What is Irvine Public Schools Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Irvine Public Schools Foundation trustworthy?
- Irvine Public Schools Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Irvine Public Schools Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 330733191.
- What is Irvine Public Schools Foundation's website?
- https://www.ipsf.net