Olathe Public Schools Foundation
The olathe public schools foundation, founded in 1997, is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization providing grants, scholarships and recognitions for the teachers and students of the olathe school district. …
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Mission
The olathe public schools foundation, founded in 1997, is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization providing grants, scholarships and recognitions for the teachers and students of the olathe school district. The foundation brings students, parents, alumni, small businesses and corporations together to create opportunities to support continued excellence in olathe schools. The foundation works to build supportive relationships between our schools and the business community through many cooperative events and programs.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Olathe Public Schools Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOlathe Public Schools Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Olathe, KS, 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 481190090. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 114 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Olathe Public Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 481190090. 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.
Olathe Public Schools Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Olathe Public Schools Foundation is located in Olathe, KS, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Olathe Public Schools Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Olathe Public Schools Foundation is classified as an Education 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 114 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Olathe 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, Olathe 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Olathe Public Schools Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Olathe Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 481190090, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
OLATHE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 114 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 114 officers on file
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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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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Olathe Public Schools Foundation
- What is Olathe Public Schools Foundation?
- Olathe Public Schools Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Olathe, United States. Home - Olathe Public Schools Foundation
- When was Olathe Public Schools Foundation founded?
- Olathe Public Schools Foundation was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Olathe Public Schools Foundation?
- Cynthia Vonfeldt serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Olathe Public Schools Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Olathe, KS, United States.
- What is Olathe Public Schools Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Olathe Public Schools Foundation trustworthy?
- Olathe Public Schools Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Olathe Public Schools Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 481190090.
- What is Olathe Public Schools Foundation's website?
- http://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org