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Project Grad Kenai Peninsula

EIN 30-0212786 · Homer, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO IMPACT GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF UNDER-SERVED ALASKAN STUDENTS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
30
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$79,457, 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 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 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. $223,031 spent. PYDAP - POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM USING MARIJUANA. THIS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND EXCITING PLACE FOR KIDS TO GATHER, EXPLORE, PLAY, CONNECT, AND LEARN; AN IMPORTANT ALTERNATIVE TO ENGAGING IN UNSUPERVISED AND OFTEN HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES.
  2. $283,532 spent. ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATION RISE PROGRAM: THIS PROJECT HAS FOUR GOALS, FOCUSING ON THE K-6 STUDENT POPULATION OF PORT GRAHAM, NANWALEK, AND TYONEK. KEY COMPONENTS EMPHASIZE INCREASING LINKS BETWEEN TRADITIONAL NATIVE WISDOM AND CLASSROOM LEARNING; BUILDING RESILIENCY FOR STUDENTS CHALLENGED BY TRAUMA AND ACES THROUGH RESEARCH BASED ACTIVITIES; IMPROVING STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS; AND IMPROVING ACADEMIC PROFICIENCIES FOR STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING, AND STEAM.
  3. $882,846 spent. THE ALASKA NATIVE ED POWER UP PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN THE AREAS OF PROMOTING CULTURAL WISDOM AND TRADITIONS IN THE CLASSROOM BY INTEGRATING ALASKA CULTURAL STANDARDS AND CULTURALLY-GROUNDED UNIT DESIGN; IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELLNESS USING RESEARCH-BASED BEST PRACTICES; EMPLOYING TWO ACADEMIC SUPPORT COACHES AND A SCHOOL COUNSELOR TO CONNECT WITH STUDENTS ON ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT; ENGAGING STUDENTS IN EXPERIENTIAL, OFF-SITE TRAVEL TO EXPLORE POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES LEADERSHIP, STEAM, AND CIVICS.

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 November 2003.

    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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