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Conejo Schools Foundation

EIN 02-0705355 · Thousand Oaks, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CONEJO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGHOUT CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Income
$715,116
Spending
$864,433
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
12
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$92,908, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $166,639 spent. CSF ALL-DISTRICT MUSIC FESTIVAL (ADMF) BRINGS TOGETHER OVER 3,600 STUDENTS OF ALL AGES FROM ACROSS THE CONEJO VALLEY TO PERFORM AT THE WORLD-CLASS KAVLI THEATRE AT THE BANK OF AMERICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. CHOIR, STRINGS, AND BAND PERFORMANCES ARE HELD OVER 10 NIGHTS, SHOWCASING ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CULMINATING WITH AN ALL- STUDENT FINALE PIECE. THE FESTIVAL HELPS TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO STAY INVOLVED IN MUSIC THROUGHOUT THEIR ACADEMIC CAREERS BY INTRODUCING THEM TO PEERS AT THEIR FUTURE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, CELEBRATING THEIR COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATING IN MUSIC PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDING A BACKSTAGE EXPERIENCE OF OUR CITY'S PREMIER ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AND HUB OF CIVIC LIFE.
  2. $119,853 spent. WASC-ACCREDITED SUMMER PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET AHEAD IN THEIR STUDIES BEFORE THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. CLASSES ARE OFFERED ONLINE IN SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS FORMATS AND TAUGHT BY VETERAN CVUSD TEACHERS. SCHOLARSHIPS AND PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
  3. $89,449 spent. CSF STUDENT SUPPORT FUND USED TO ASSIST CVUSD STUDENTS IN NEED BY PROVIDING TOILETRIES, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, AND CLOTHING FOR THE CONEJO CLOSET, TO PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR UNHOUSED AND UNDERHOUSED STUDENTS, OFFERS STUDENT TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO THOSE STRUGGLING TO GET TO CAMPUS, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR CULMINATING ACTIVITIES FOR MCKINNEY-VENTO 5TH, 8TH, AND 12TH GRADE STUDENTS. THE FUND ALSO SUPPORTS THE BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM, PARENT OUTREACH PROGRAM, AND COVERS THE COST OF INSTRUMENT RENTALS FOR STUDENTS ON SCHOLARSHIP.
  4. $294,489 spent. THE CONEJO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGHOUT THE CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO MOBILIZE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO ENRICH, ENHANCE, AND EXPAND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL CVUSD STUDENTS. CSF TEACHER GRANTS - HELP TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS BY FUNDING INNOVATIVE PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING. CVUSD EDUCATORS CAN APPLY FOR A GRANT UP TO 300 FOR USE IN THEIR CLASSROOM OR FOR PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT STUDENTS. STATE OF THE SCHOOLS - ANNUAL EVENT HELD BY CSF FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE AWARENESS OF CVUSD PROGRAMS AND HIGHLIGHT SUCCESSES OF THE PAST YEAR. CONEJO ACADEMY - TITLE I SCHOOL, CSF PROVIDES GENERAL SUPPORT FOR HOP INTO KINDERGARTEN (EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR LOW SES STUDENTS) AND YEAR-ROUND SPECIALISTS TO ASSIST WITH STUDENT SUCCESS AND ACHIEVEMENT. RISE WITH THE RAMS - PARTNERSHIP WITH RISE, LA RAMS, AND CVUSD TO PROVIDE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR 8TH-GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENT LEADERS. GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY - TITLE I SCHOOL, CSF PAYS FOR FIELD TRIPS AND INCENTIVES TO HELP INCREASE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE. UNIFIED SPORTS SUPPORT FOR WHS, NPHS, TOHS TEAMS, HELPING STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES DEVELOP EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETIC SKILLS WHILE FORMING FRIENDSHIPS, FOSTERING RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER, AND BECOMING LEADERS ON AND OFF THE COURT. SPELLING BEE REGISTRATION SUPPORT - COVER THE COST AND ASSIST WITH REGISTRATION FOR THE ANNUAL SCRIPPS SPELLING BEE. WE THE PEOPLE CERTIFICATES - PROVIDE PRINTED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL 5TH GRADERS WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. TEACHER OF THE MONTH AWARD - PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL TEACHER GRANT TO THE RECIPIENT (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GREATER CONEJO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE). SUPPORT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) PROGRAM AT NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAGE). PROVIDE K-12 LANGUAGE ART MINI-GRANTS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAGE). SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH AT THOUSAND OAKS HIGH SCHOOL (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAGE). SUPPORT FOR THE MADRONA SCIENCE SPECIALIST (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAFE PASSAGE).
  5. THE CONEJO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGHOUT THE CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO MOBILIZE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO ENRICH, ENHANCE, AND EXPAND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ALL CVUSD STUDENTS. CSF TEACHER GRANTS - HELP TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS BY FUNDING INNOVATIVE PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING. CVUSD EDUCATORS CAN APPLY FOR A GRANT UP TO 300 FOR USE IN THEIR CLASSROOM OR FOR PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT STUDENTS. STATE OF THE SCHOOLS - ANNUAL EVENT HELD BY CSF FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE AWARENESS OF CVUSD PROGRAMS AND HIGHLIGHT SUCCESSES OF THE PAST YEAR. CONEJO ACADEMY - TITLE I SCHOOL, CSF PROVIDES GENERAL SUPPORT FOR HOP INTO KINDERGARTEN (EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR LOW SES STUDENTS) AND YEAR-ROUND SPECIALISTS TO ASSIST WITH STUDENT SUCCESS AND ACHIEVEMENT. RISE WITH THE RAMS - PARTNERSHIP WITH RISE, LA RAMS, AND CVUSD TO PROVIDE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR 8TH-GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENT LEADERS. GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY - TITLE I SCHOOL, CSF PAYS FOR FIELD TRIPS AND INCENTIVES TO HELP INCREASE STUDENT ATTENDANCE RATE. UNIFIED SPORTS SUPPORT FOR WHS, NPHS, TOHS TEAMS, HELPING STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES DEVELOP EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETIC SKILLS WHILE FORMING FRIENDSHIPS, FOSTERING RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER, AND BECOMING LEADERS ON AND OFF THE COURT. SPELLING BEE REGISTRATION SUPPORT - COVER THE COST AND ASSIST WITH REGISTRATION FOR THE ANNUAL SCRIPPS SPELLING BEE. WE THE PEOPLE CERTIFICATES - PROVIDE PRINTED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL 5TH GRADERS WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. TEACHER OF THE MONTH AWARD - PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL TEACHER GRANT TO THE RECIPIENT (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GREATER CONEJO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE). SUPPORT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) PROGRAM AT NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAGE). PROVIDE K-12 LANGUAGE ART MINI-GRANTS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAGE). SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH AT THOUSAND OAKS HIGH SCHOOL (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAGE). SUPPORT FOR THE MADRONA SCIENCE SPECIALIST (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAFE PASSAGE).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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