Foundation For A College Education
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Foundation For A College Education is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Menlo Park, California, registered in 1995, with $3,750,763 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
687 Bay Rd, Menlo Park, CA, 94025 EIN 77-0401635 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.8M
▲ 169.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.0M
Net assets
$3.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Foundation For A College Education— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +48% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Foundation For A College Education: 24 mo reserves · +48% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Foundation For A College Education— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Foundation For A College Education: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 687 Bay Rd, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
- City
- Menlo Park
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2014) to $3.8M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $318KNet assets $3.9M
Operating margin
47.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.3M
Total liabilities
$318K
Net assets
$3.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,750,763▲169% | $1,964,036▲54.2% | $3,942,168▲134% | $4,259,984▲127% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,393,380▼6.1% | $1,273,698▼2.7% | $1,686,872▲12.3% | $1,873,434▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,483,171▼7.8% | $1,309,183▼11.6% | $1,501,692▲5.8% | $1,740,103▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,608,156▲23.1% | $1,481,473▲2.1% | $1,419,859▲17.6% | $1,865,784▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,306,062▼5.0% | $1,450,942▼5.0% | $1,207,668▼5.7% | $1,559,947▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,374,643▼19.6% | $1,526,518▲43.2% | $1,281,069▼8.0% | $1,549,304▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,709,517▲65.0% | $1,065,863▲10.7% | $1,392,881▲93.0% | $1,460,034▲87.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,035,887▲4.1% | $963,253▼8.8% | $721,815▲13.8% | $779,591▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $994,874▼12.3% | $1,055,724▲15.5% | $634,264▼8.5% | $667,100▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,134,123 | $914,324 | $693,358 | $722,247 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $6.4M total
68 grants to Foundation For A College Education totaling $6.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Foundation For A College Education a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Foundation For A College Education is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0401635, based in Menlo Park, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Foundation For A College Education's EIN?
- Foundation For A College Education's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0401635.
- How much revenue does Foundation For A College Education report?
- Foundation For A College Education reported $3,750,763 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Foundation For A College Education have?
- CharityIndex grades Foundation For A College Education B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Foundation For A College Education (EIN 77-0401635) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.