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Craft Community Care Center Inc

EIN 20-1483590 · Pittsburg, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STS Academys mission is to bridge the gap between inner-city youth who prosper and benefit from the public school system and those who struggle and sometimes fail.

Income
$983,491
Spending
$907,813
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 43%
Employees
40
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$86,653, cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $371,827 spent. 21st CENTURY - HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. During the last school year, the organization provided activities and services to about 3,500 students from the two local high schools before and after school. A primary program to all students is a drivers education course, a free course to students. A primary program at Black Diamond Continuation High School was the Job Readiness Program, additional activities included, before school social emotional learning and support (wellness check),Cultural Awareness programs, academic support and Evening School Snacks were nutritional snacks are provided afterschool before evening school begins. At Pittsburg High School several career and employment pathway programs were taught after school, pathway programs,fun enrichment classes and academic assistance and academic assistance in many different forms and areas. Teens2Teach are high school youth who excel in school, they are given training and work experience as tutors and in return they help other students in the district who are struggling. The organization assists coaches in helping student athletes see the importance of being a good student as well as a good athlete. The organization mentors and tutors athletes daily to help reduce academic struggle. We have programming at a reduced level in the summertime. Teen Center - The organization also sponsors a teen center where teens can play games, exercise, have healthy snacks after school, all to maintain a fun safe environment for students after the school day ends.
  2. $337,369 spent. The organization administers The Learning Center program, which focuses attention on children from Kindergarten through 7th grade. Before and after school care is provided to low-income working parents. After school, enrichment, recreational activities give kids a chance to burn off energy and have fun. Homework assistance is provided and each day students are given an opportunity to finish homework and additional studies and practice (academic enrichment). We tutor children and have been providing best practice strategies to help the little ones achieve grade level reading skills. Children receive nutritional meals each day at The Learning Center. The organization also provides transportation to school and from school to the center as a service to parents and guardians in need of such.
  3. $38,478 spent. OTHER-The Pass thru provides Turkey for very low income families in Contra Costa 5th elementary Supervisor District along with Intern programs and the yearly Teen Summit. All activities are overseen by the Supervisor. Keller Canyon Grant provides tutoring for elementry students who are tutored by high school students as part of 4a above. Transportation services are provided to adults who attend a daily special need program and elementary/ middle school students for the sports program.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2005.

    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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