Cypress, TX

CY-FAIR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

EIN 23-7079589

Education & Youth Development College Access & Scholarships Children & youth

Mission

Cy‑Fair Educational Foundation raises funds to increase college access for graduates of Cypress‑Fairbanks ISD by awarding higher‑education scholarships and to promote excellence in teaching through staff development grants.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CY-FAIR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Cy‑Fair Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides higher‑education scholarships to graduating seniors of Cypress‑Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) and funds staff development programs for CFISD educators. The foundation relies on community donors, corporate partners, and annual fundraising events to underwrite scholarships, endowed awards, and teacher development grants. Founded in 1970, CFEF reports a long track record of scholarship and program support: since inception it has awarded more than $14.6 million in scholarships and has donated more than $4 million to CFISD for staff development. The organization’s EIN is 23-7079589, which matches its public IRS/990 records and nonprofit registry listings.

Notable achievements

2026 Scholarship Awards

Announced plans to award $1,025,000 in scholarships to CFISD graduating seniors for the 2026 cycle, representing a major annual direct investment in college access for local students.

Long‑term scholarship impact

Since its founding in 1970, the foundation has awarded more than $14.6 million in scholarships to Cy‑Fair students, supporting thousands of graduates pursuing higher education.

Support for educator development

Has contributed more than $4 million to Cypress‑Fairbanks ISD for staff development and instructional programs, funding professional learning for district educators.

At a glance

Total assets: $18.8M
Annual revenue: $3.4M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 23-7079589
Location: Cypress, TX
Website: www.thecfef.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated and publicly profiled by major nonprofit evaluators and registries; listed with a multi‑star/strong accountability profile in public charity rating services.

Displayed a Candid (formerly GuideStar) recognition seal on its public site, indicating disclosure of key transparency documents.

Longstanding community partnerships and event sponsorships with local institutions and healthcare systems, demonstrating broad local support and visibility.

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