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Connect Community Charter School

EIN 45-5252714 · Redwood City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONNECT BUILDS A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE, AND INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND EMPHASIZES THE COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS TO INSPIRE INTELLECTUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT PROBLEM-SOLVERS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
44
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$188,076, principal

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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION: ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION INCLUDES CLASSROOM TEACHING IN GRADES TK8, STANDARDS-BASED CORE SUBJECT INSTRUCTION, ELD INSTRUCTION, LESSON PLANNING AND INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ALIGNED TO STATE STANDARDS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS TO STRENGTHEN INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE, AND CURRICULUM RESOURCES SUCH AS TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE, AND CLASSROOM-BASED ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY.
  2. $1.2 million spent. STUDENT SUPPORTS: STUDENT SUPPORTS INCLUDE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND RELATED SUPPORTS, INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES AND PARAPROFESSIONALS, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES, COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ENGLISH LEARNER SUPPORT SERVICES, PROGRESS MONITORING, AND OTHER TARGETED SERVICES THAT ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO INSTRUCTION AND CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
  3. $365,259 spent. ENRICHMENT: ENRICHMENT INCLUDES MISSION-ALIGNED PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE CORE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE, SUCH AS ARTS, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SCIENCE-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND IN-SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS OR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS PROVIDED BY OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS THAT BROADEN STUDENTS' EXPOSURE TO NEW IDEAS, SKILLS, AND CAREER PATHWAYS.
  4. $154,357 spent. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDE STRUCTURED SUPERVISION AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED OUTSIDE OF REGULAR INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS, SUCH AS ACADEMIC SUPPORT, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND SKILL-BUILDING PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY WHILE REINFORCING LEARNING, PROMOTING SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORTING WORKING FAMILIES.

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 November 6, 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 January 2013.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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