Accountability

Every dollar entrusted to MBEF is managed with integrity, transparency, and a steadfast commitment to our mission. We believe our community deserves to know how its investments are stewarded and the lasting impact they make in our schools.

Through strong financial oversight, independent audits, and responsible governance, MBEF ensures resources are managed wisely and directed where they make the greatest difference. MBEF’s strong financial health, accountability, and transparency has earned the highest honors from both Charity Navigator and Candid—independent organizations that evaluate nonprofits for strong governance and integrity.

Each year, MBEF is proud to celebrate the generosity of our donors—and the impact we make together—in our Annual Report & Honor Roll, recognizing the thousands of families, businesses, foundations, and community partners who invest in our students and strengthen our schools. Their collective support reflects a shared belief in the value of exceptional public education and the possibilities it creates for every student.

Each year, MBEF’s Audit Committee oversees a comprehensive audit conducted by independent finance experts, confirming that the organization’s financial statements are fair and accurate in all material respects.