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Crafton Hills College Foundation

EIN 23-7314077 · Yucaipa, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE GIFTS FOR SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT OF QUALITY EDUCATION AT CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$625,557
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
38 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$453,774, secretary

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 (2)
  1. $293,991 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS:THE FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN THE PAYMENT OF TUITION AND ENROLLMENT FEES, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES, AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH CONTINUING AND COMPLETING THEIR EDUCATION. DONORS PROVIDE EXPENDABLE OR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON MERIT AND FINANCIAL NEED BY THE CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE OR BY A DESIGNATED DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE DONOR'S WISHES.
  2. $186,994 spent. ACADEMIC SUPPORT:THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE CAMPUS. FUNDS ARE USED FOR PROGRAM AND STUDENT SUPPORT TO ENHANCE OR HELP UNDERWRITE ITEMS OR ACTIVITIES AT THE COLLEGE THAT CANNOT BE FUNDED THROUGH OTHER MEANS. EXAMPLES OF STUDENT SUPPORT ARE THE ISEEK STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, EMERGENCY TEXTBOOK LOANS, COVERING REGISTRATION AND OTHER COSTS FOR STUDENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PRESENTING AT AND ATTENDING CONFERENCES, FIELD TRIPS TO TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS, OR OTHER SCHOLARLY TRIPS. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAM SUPPORT INCLUDE CRITICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDER PUBLIC SAFETY AND ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMS, STEM PROGRAMS, OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL AND STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENTS, AND STUDENT OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT, RECOGNITION, AND RECRUITMENT EFFORTS.

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 June 2021.

    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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