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Century Community Charter Schools Inc

EIN 37-1494770 · Inglewood, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS A SAFE, SECURE, AND POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT FACILITATES THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN STUDENTS BEGINNING WITH THE SIXTH GRADE. OUR STUDENTS WILL BE EMPOWERED WITH THE ABILITY TO READ, WRITE, SPEAK AND CALCULATE WITH CLARITY IN ORDER TO EXCEL IN A 21ST CENTURY GLOBAL SOCIETY. CENTURY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (CCCS) ENABLES STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF-MOTIVATED, LIFELONG LEARNERS BY PROVIDING A MULTI-CULTURAL, STUDENT-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL STUDENTS WILL BE HELD TO HIGH ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS. CCCS IS DRIVEN TO OPERATE A SCHOOL THAT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY OUTPERFORM OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS IN PREPARING OUR STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$7.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
66
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$312,062, pt sped coordinator/contractor

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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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 (1)
  1. $6.9 million spent. CENTURY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (CCCS) IS AN INDEPENDENT CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING 6TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS, CHARTERED BY LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE ARE THE HOME OF THE BEARS, ADOPTING THE CAL COLORS AND MASCOT, WHO STRIVE TO LIVE UP TO THE COMMITMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT, ACADEMICS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED AND PROVIDED WITH THE TOOLS TO MEET AND OFTEN EXCEED THEIR GOALS. CCCS IS A COMMON CORE STANDARDS-DRIVEN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING COMMUNITY. ALL OF OUR TEACHERS DESIGN THEIR OWN CURRICULUM BASED ON THE STANDARDS ADDRESSED. WE ARE A POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT (PBIS) SCHOOL.

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 June 2005.

    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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