Grace Academy Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GRACE ACADEMY IS AN INDEPENDENT, INTERFAITH, TUITION-FREE MIDDLE SCHOOL WHERE GIRLS REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO A NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. WE CULTIVATE CONFIDENT LEARNERS WHO ASPIRE TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING THEM THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND BEYOND.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 42.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 105
- Highest pay
- $142,731, executive director
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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 42.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 44% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% 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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2523 of 25 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.0 million spent. ACADEMICS: ACADEMICS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF A GRACE ACADEMY EDUCATION. THE FACULTY IS ALWAYS MINDFUL THAT THEY ARE PREPARING THEIR YOUNG STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN DEMANDING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PROGRAMS. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM INCLUDE A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, SPANISH, RELIGION, MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY, HEALTH, ART AND MUSIC; AN INTENTIONALLY SMALL COMMUNITY WITH SMALL, STRUCTURED CLASSES TO FOSTER AS MUCH INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AS POSSIBLE; A HOMEWORK BLOCK OF TIME WITH INDIVIDUAL TUTORING AVAILABLE; AND FORMAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND REPORT CARD SESSIONS WITH THE PARENTS.
- $65,664 spent. GRADUATE SUPPORT PROGRAM: GRACE ACADEMY'S GOAL IS THAT ALL OF ITS STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE FROM A SELECTIVE, HIGHLY REGARDED, COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL, AND CONTINUE ON TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SO THEY ARE IN THE POSITION TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND HELP CHANGE THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE GRADUATE SUPPORT PROGRAM HELPS FACILITATE A SMOOTH AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO PRIVATE OR COMPETITIVE PUBLIC CHARTER/MAGNET SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH SSAT PREP CLASSES, HIGH SCHOOL SELECTION, APPLICATION, REGISTRATION, AND FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING; MONITORING ACADEMIC PROGRESS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL; OFFERING SUPPORT, IN COLLABORATION WITH HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING STAFF WITH COLLEGE PREPARATORY AND PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES; AND MAINTAINING ONGOING CONTACT WITH ALUMNAE AND ORGANIZING EVENTS THAT PROVIDE THEM WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO RE-ENGAGE WITH GRACE ACADEMY AND REUNITE WITH THEIR PEERS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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