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Reach Prep Inc

EIN 06-1438889 · Stamford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
20.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
25
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$209,849, ceo

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $920,707 spent. MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: REACH PREP PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL. A SCHOLAR'S ACADEMIC PROGRESS IS CLOSELY MONITORED AND NURTURED THROUGH PERSONALIZED CONTACT, SCHOOL VISITS AND GRADE LEVEL-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING. A REACH PREP COUNSELOR SUPPORTS EACH SCHOLAR, IDENTIFYING AREAS IN WHICH REACH PREP CAN PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SUCH AS TUTORING, TEST PREPARATION, MATH AND WRITING WORKSHOPS AND OTHER CRITICAL SUPPORT THAT PROMOTE SUCCESS. REACH PREP PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTARY AND COMPLIMENTARY COLLEGE GUIDANCE TO ENHANCE THE EXCELLENT COLLEGE GUIDANCE SCHOLARS RECEIVE FROM THEIR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS. REACH PREP IS COMMITTED TO MAKE CERTAIN EACH SCHOLAR HAS THE BEST COLLEGE OPTIONS SO THAT THE GOAL OF COLLEGE COMPLETION WILL BE MET. SCHOLARS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED AND FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS, SAT/ACT TEST AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, COLLEGE CAMPUS TOURS, NAVIGATING THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS, AND ULTIMATELY MAKING THE OPTIMAL COLLEGE CHOICE. REACH PREP'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ONGOING GUIDANCE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR SUCCESS IN THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS. REACH PREP ASSISTS COLLEGE SCHOLARS WITH RESUME PREPARATION, CAREER COUNSELING, NAVIGATING ACADEMIC RESOURCES, REFERRALS, AND PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS. REACH PREP COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE ALSO INVITED TO RETURN AS INTERNS IN OUR OFFICE OR AS PREP ACADEMY SUMMER ADVISORS.
  2. $498,284 spent. RECRUITMENT + PREP ACADEMY PROGRAM: REACH PREP IDENTIFIES HIGH-ACHIEVING, MOTIVATED FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN FAIRFIELD AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES AND THE BRONX. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 20 STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED TO REACH PREP TO BEGIN THEIR 12-YEAR JOURNEY THROUGH OUR PROGRAM. THE NEWLY ACCEPTED COHORT ATTEND PREP ACADEMY, A RIGOROUS 15-MONTH ACADEMIC PROGRAM. PREP ACADEMY OFFERS ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT TAUGHT BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FACULTY. THIS INTENSIVE, INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT THEY WILL ENCOUNTER WHEN ADMITTED TO AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL. CLASSES MIRROR THE SMALL SIZE, ACCELERATED PACE AND HIGH EXPECTATIONS TYPICAL OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL EDUCATION. PREP ACADEMY CLASSES MEET MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR SIX WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER AFTER FOURTH GRADE, AND THE SUMMER AFTER 5TH GRADE. THROUGHOUT THE FIFTH GRADE, REACH PREP GUIDES EACH FAMILY THROUGH THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS. THIS INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH THE APPLICATION, PREPARING SCHOLARS FOR THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, ISEE TESTING, AS WELL AS HELP WITH THE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION.
  3. $68,420 spent. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES: REACH PREP STRIVES TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTIVE AND ENRICHING SUMMER EXPERIENCES FOR SCHOLARS. THROUGH REACH PREP FACILITATED PROGRAMS AND SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY GENEROUS PARTNERS, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE, AND OTHERWISE UNOBTAINABLE, EXPERIENCES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, EARLY CAREER EXPLORATION, AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT. THE TYPES OF SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES REACH PREP OFFERS INCLUDE CAMPING, ARTS, OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEER ABROAD, INTERNSHIPS AND PRE-COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCES.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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