Rhoades School Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE RHOADES SCHOOL FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) EXISTS TO SERVE THE FAMILIES OF THERHOADES SCHOOL BY CONNECTING AND SUPPORTING THE RHOADES SCHOOL COMMUNITY. THEFOUNDATION IS A PARENT-LED ORGANIZATION WHOSE CHIEF GOAL IS TO SUPPORT THESTUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS AT THE RHOADES SCHOOL THROUGH COMMUNITY-BUILDINGIN THE FORM OF FUN AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SPONSORED EVENTS.THE FOUNDATION EFFORTS ARE CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH THE GOALS OF THE RHOADES SCHOOL TOENSURE ALL EFFORTS ADD SUPPLEMENTAL VALUE TO OUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL ANDEXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE.
- Income
- $77,676
- Spending
- $51,963
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 44.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
- Employees
- 0
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.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 44.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 19 out of 100.
Independent board
5 of 250 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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 (1)
- $40,613 spent. PROVIDED OR SUPPORTED SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR APPROXIMATELY 300 STUDENTS SPREAD OVER OUR 3 CAMPUSES. STUDENTS AT THE RHOADES SCHOOL IN ENCINITAS, CA. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN ACADEMICS,THE ARTS, AND FITNESS WERE SUPPORTED IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH THE CAPACITY FOR HIGH-LEVEL INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT.ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND INVOLVEMENT IS AT THE HEART OF THE RHOADESSCHOOL FOUNDATION. THROUGHOUT THE LAST YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO CELEBRATE OURSTUDENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF, AND PARENTS.SOME OF OUR EVENTS INCLUDED:-FIELD DAYS ON ALL CAMPUSES PROMOTING FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS, AND A PICKBALL TOURNAMENT FOR PARENTS.-PROVIDED SPORTS UNIFORMS FOR OUR SCHOOL SPORTS TEAMS. -FALL BOOK FAIRS.-PIZZA FRIDAYS.-FALL ICE CREAM SOCIAL HELD ON BOTH CAMPUSES AT THE RHOADES SCHOOL. PROVIDING MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT AND FOOD FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCES. -OUR NEW WINTER GLOW DANCE WAS A FUN AFTER-HOURS ACTIVITY FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS. -SPRING FAMILY CARNIVAL EVENT.-DIVERSITY DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A CULTURAL FOOD CELEBRATION AND A PERFORMANCE BY LOCAL CULTURAL GROUPS.-TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION TREATS WERE GIVEN EVERY MONTH AND ALL FACULTY RECEIVED CATERED LUNCH AND A RELAXATION CLASS IN SPRING.THIS YEAR, THE GIRLS RISING PORTION OF OUR ORGANIZATION CONTINUED THEIR WORK WITH SEVERAL EVENTS, INCLUDING A CULTURALLY FOCUSED BAZAAR, OPEN MIC NIGHT, AND CONTINUED SPONSORSHIP OF GIRLS' EDUCATION AROUND THE WORLD. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THESE ACTIVITIES, WHICH NOT ONLY PROMOTES THE CAUSES, BUT ALSO TEACHES PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TEAM BUILDING, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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