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Woburn Community Educational Foundation

To raise private support for the Woburn Public Schools

Education Woburn, MA EIN 800968482 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Woburn Community Educational Foundation

Lexia Reading Program to provide K-3 underperforming students access to the Lexia Reading Program, to provide supplemental instruction to students reading below grade level. Students served: 400 Educator Grants Program - provide funds to support classroom programs and professional development for educators that cannot be covered by the regular school budget. Students served: 4500 Caring School Community - funding to provide a social-emotional learning program to middle school students Students served: 961 2024 Educator Grant Basket 2024 Educator Grants for Professional Development

Founded
Headquarters
Woburn, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

To raise private support for the Woburn Public Schools

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B12
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.62%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.88
Program expenses$0.88 ($74,254)
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Woburn Community Educational Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Woburn, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 800968482. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $138K in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Woburn Community Educational Foundation 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 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Woburn Community Educational Foundation is located in Woburn, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Woburn Community Educational Foundation has $138K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% 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.

Woburn Community Educational Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $138K in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Woburn Community Educational 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.

Woburn Community Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Lexia Reading Program to provide K-3 underperforming students access to the Lexia Reading Program, to provide supplemental instruction to students reading below grade level. Students served: 400 Educator Grants Program - provide funds to support classroom programs and professional development for educators that cannot be covered by the regular school budget. Students served: 4500 Caring School Community - funding to provide a social-emotional learning program to middle school students Students served: 961 2024 Educator Grant Basket 2024 Educator Grants for Professional Development Woburn Community Educational Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among education charities registered in United States: Woburn Community Educational Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $138K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Woburn Community Educational Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Woburn Community Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800968482, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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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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Leadership

AL
Alexander Rae
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexander R••
Executive Dir.
BI
Bill J••••••
Director
BO
Bonnie J••••••
Director
BR
Brian T•••••
Chairman
CH
Chris I•••••
Director
CH
Christopher I•••••
Director
CO
Colleen C••••••
Director
DA
Dat L•
Director
DO
Donald Q••••••
Board Treasurer
DO
Don Q••••••
Treasurer
ER
Eric S••••••••••
Chairman
JI
Jim J••••••
Director
JO
Joanne M•••••••
Board Vice Chair
JO
Joe C••••••
Board Chair
JO
Joseph C••••••
Board Chair
KR
Krista P••••
Director
MA
Maria Z•••
Treasurer
MA
Maureen W•••••
Executive Dir.
MI
Michael M••••••
Director
MI
Michael O••••••
Director
NA
Nancy W•••••
Director
NI
Nicole R••••••
Director
RI
Richard M••••••
Director
RI
Rick M••••••
Director
RO
Robert E M••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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FY2025
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Dec 2025
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$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Winning Home announces new grants totaling $396,333 | Woburn - Homenewshere.com
Jan 2022
homenewshere.com
Woburn teachers recognized - Wicked Local
Jun 2019
www.wickedlocal.com
Cummings Properties lets clients direct $77K in donations - Wicked Local
Sep 2018
www.wickedlocal.com
Woburn teachers recognized - Wicked Local
Jun 2018
www.wickedlocal.com
WCEF opens grant program for Woburn schools - Wicked Local
Dec 2017
www.wickedlocal.com
Woburn Community Educational Foundation awarded $100K - Wicked Local
May 2016
www.wickedlocal.com
Foundation thanks community - Wicked Local
Jul 2014
www.wickedlocal.com

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Woburn Community Educational Foundation This page 90 $137,739 88%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
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Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 86 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Woburn Community Educational Foundation

What is Woburn Community Educational Foundation?
Woburn Community Educational Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Woburn, United States. Lexia Reading Program to provide K-3 underperforming students access to the Lexia Reading Program, to provide supplemental instruction to students reading below grade level. Students served: 400 Educator Grants Program - provide funds to support classroom programs and professional development for educators that cannot be covered by the regular school budget. Students served: 4500 Caring School Community - funding to provide a social-emotional learning program to middle school students Students served: 961 2024 Educator Grant Basket 2024 Educator Grants for Professional Development
When was Woburn Community Educational Foundation founded?
Woburn Community Educational Foundation was founded in 2014.
Who leads Woburn Community Educational Foundation?
Alexander Rae serves as Executive Director.
Where is Woburn Community Educational Foundation located?
Headquartered in Woburn, United States.
What is Woburn Community Educational Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Woburn Community Educational Foundation trustworthy?
Woburn Community Educational Foundation 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 Woburn Community Educational Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 800968482.
What is Woburn Community Educational Foundation's website?
https://www.woburnedfoundation.org