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Rivertree Academy Inc

EIN 45-2668753 · Fort Worth, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Rivertree Academy is to educate under-resourced students to live life well: following Jesus, thriving academically, and transforming their communities. Our vision is to end the cycle of poverty in every family we serve by educating students from Como to learn well, love well, work well, and lead well. We seek to build healthy and productive habits of mind, body, and spirit so that our children can break the cycle of generational poverty in their family and grow to become leaders in their community.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
64.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
50
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$124,718, head of school

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 64.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 July 31, 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. $2.2 million spent. RIVERTREE ACADEMY SERVES STUDENTS LIVING PRIMARILY IN THE LAKE COMO NEIGHBORHOOD OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS AND APPROACHES PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WITH A FOCUS OF THE WHOLE CHILD - SPIRITUAL, ACADEMIC, AND SOCIAL NEEDS. WE'VE BUILT OUR SCHOOL ON A FOUNDATION OF ACADEMIC (SMALL CLASSROOM SIZES WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION; CURRICULUM THAT GOES BEYOND THE BASIC CORE SUBJECTS) AND SOCIAL (TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE; MENTORING; BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM) DISTINCTIVES, SETTING RIVERTREE ACADEMY APART FROM OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS. WITH AN EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM, FREE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, WE SERVE THE WHOLE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 July 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 2011.

    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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