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Saint Dominic Regional High School

EIN 33-4568589 · Auburn, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE OPERATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE MISSION OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION, WHICH THE CHURCH UNDERTAKES SO THAT THOSE EDUCATED "MAY BE INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST," ATTAIN "A WELL-BALANCED PERFECTION OF THE HUMAN PERSONALITY, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WORLD AS A PLACE MORE WORTHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON (GRAVISSIMUM EDUCATIONIS, #3, VATICAN COUNCIL II). THE SCHOOL'S PURPOSES, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTIVITIES MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE TEACHING OF THE CHURCH.CATHOLIC EDUCATION MUST STRIVE FOR COMPLETE FORMATION OF THE HUMAN PERSON THAT LOOKS TO HIS OR HER END AS WELL AS TO THE COMMON GOOD OF SOCIETY. STUDENTS ARE TO BE NURTURED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY CAN DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MORAL, AND INTELLECTUAL TALENTS HARMONIOUSLY, ACQUIRE A MORE PERFECT SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND RIGHT OF USE OF FREEDOM AND ARE FORMED TO PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN SOCIAL LIFE (CANON 795, 1983 CODE OF CANON LAW).

Income
$342,537
Spending
$582
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (1)
  1. $582 spent. THE INITIAL START UP PHASE AND FUND RAISING TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITY OF EDUCATION.

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? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in November 2025. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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