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Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges

EIN 33-0905402 · El Cajon, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Foundation for Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges SERVES THE COLLEGES AND THE GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BY SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING JOINTLY SEEKING NEW EXTERNAL FUNDING FOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.

Income
$52.7 million
Spending
$58.1 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
115
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$559,549, secretary

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 15 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 (7)
  1. $35.7 million spent. Strong Workforce strengthens K12 and Community College Career Education Programs with the goals of increasing students career opportunities and reducing the middle skill employment gap. FGCC is the fiscal agent for this regional project. We provide leadership and support to the 10 community colleges and 22 K12 school districts in San Diego and Imperial counties in achieving our shared goals., As the fiscal agent, we provide sub0awards of these grant funds to the colleges and school district to improve career education in this region.
  2. $10.0 million spent. OPERATE AN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT and mountain empire unified school district IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM AREAS: SECONDARY BASIC SKILLS, CLASSES AND COURSES FOR IMMIGRANTS ELIGIBLE FOR EDUCATION SERVICES, SHORT-TERM CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT AND TRANSITIONS TO COLLEGE AND/OR CAREER.
  3. $6.2 million spent. K16 Collaborative strengthens pathways from High School to College and Career in the region. The goals are to increase social mobility and reduce the achievement gap. FGCC is the fiscal agent for this regional project. We provide leadership and support to public universities, the 10 community colleges and 22 K12 school districts in the San Diego and Imperial Counties. A s the fiscal agent, we provide sub-Awards of these grants funds to education partners to improve career education in this region.
  4. $3.0 million spent. SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, INCLUDING JOINTLY SEEKING NEW EXTERNAL FUNDING FOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
  5. $1.4 million spent. OPERATE THE FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES TO CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE SO THAT THESE PROVIDERS MAY MEET THE EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
  6. $743,934 spent. OPERATE BINATIONAL BORDER HEALTH PROGRAMS WHICH FOCUS ON EMERGING HEALTH ISSUES, INFORMS AND EDUCATES PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND ASSESSES THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE BORDER REGION TO ALSO INCLUDE THE BORDER INFECTIOUS DISEASE SURVEILLANCE (BIDS) PROGRAM AND US-MEXICO BORDER HEALTH COMMISSION, CALIFORNIA OUTREACH OFFICE (USMBHC-COO). EWIDS PROVIDES AN OVERALL STATE PLAN TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES, INCLUDING POTENTIAL BIOTERRORISM THREATS; BUILDS BINATIONAL CAPACITY; AND FACILITATES COOPERATION ON EARLY WARNING INFECTIOUS DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN THE CALIFORNIA-BAJA BORDER REGION. USMBHC-COO PROVIDES INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP TO OPTIMIZE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE ALONG THE US-MEXICO BORDER.
  7. $480,464 spent. Provide grants, scholarships and other program funds for the purpose of promoting the students and programs of Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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