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Communities in Schools of Northeast Washington

EIN 26-1581358 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
62
Volunteers
138
Highest pay
$91,629, 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    12 of 12 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 (2)
  1. $2.2 million spent. COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SPOKANE COUNTY (CISSC) WORKS TO EMPOWER STUDENTS FACING CHALLENGES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM BY PROVIDING WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS THAT HELP THEM COME TO SCHOOL READY TO LEARN AND SUCCEED. OUR INTEGRATED SUPPORT MODEL PLACES A CIS STUDENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR DIRECTLY IN SCHOOLS TO ASSESS STUDENT NEEDS, DEVELOP TAILORED PLANS, AND COORDINATE A VARIETY OF RESOURCES AND SERVICES. WE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND VOLUNTEERS, TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.
  2. LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT CONTINUED CISSC PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS AT RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE, FOCUSING ON ATTENDANCE, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS. IN THE PAST YEAR, CISSC CASE-MANAGED OVER 400 STUDENTS, ACHIEVING SIGNIFICANT OUTCOMES: 69% OF STUDENTS IMPROVED THEIR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL), 78% IMPROVED ATTENDANCE, 81% IMPROVED THEIR GRADES. ADDITIONALLY, 94% ACHIEVED THEIR COLLEGE READINESS GOAL AND 79% ACHIEVED THEIR CAREER READINESS GOAL. BY COORDINATING SERVICES AND BUILDING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, CISSC HELPS STUDENTS OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES.

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 November 6, 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 October 2008.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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