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Grant School Community Foundation

EIN 33-0572329 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GRANT SCHOOL FOUNDATION PRIMARY FUNCTION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE GRANT PTA AND ITS MISSION TO ASSIST IN THE ENDUATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE GRANT K8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Income
$205,439
Spending
$169,199
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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 82% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 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 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $128,087 spent. DURING THE YEAR, THE IMAGINE CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFULLY RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES NOT OTHERWISE COVERED BY SCHOOL BUDGETS. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS HELPED EDUCATORS IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, PURCHASE SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, AND PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCED TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. FUNDS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN ENABLED TEACHERS TO EXPAND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AREAS SUCH AS STEM, ARTS, LITERACY, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. THE CAMPAIGN ALSO STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION BY CONNECTING PARENTS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND SUPPORTERS WITH THE DIRECT NEEDS OF CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATORS. AS A RESULT OF THE PROGRAM, TEACHERS REPORTED INCREASED ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, ULTIMATELY BENEFITING STUDENTS
  2. $30,201 spent. THE MISSION HILLS 5K FUNDRAISING EVENT SUCCESSFULLY GENERATED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS THROUGH THE ARTS. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT HELPED PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO CREATIVE EXPERIENCES AND ARTISTIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, SELF-EXPRESSION, COLLABORATION, AND RESILIENCE. AS A RESULT OF THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPATING STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN A POSITIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER CREATIVE ACTIVITIES.
  3. $10,911 spent. OKTOBERFEST FUNDRAISING EVENT SUCCESSFULLY GENERATED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS THROUGH THE ARTS. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT HELPED PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO CREATIVE EXPERIENCES AND ARTISTIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, SELF-EXPRESSION, COLLABORATION, AND RESILIENCE. AS A RESULT OF THE PROGRAM, PARTICIPATING STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN A POSITIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER CREATIVE ACTIVITIES.

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 1993.

    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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