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Community Highered Institute

EIN 47-2654761 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NON-PROFIT - TO ADVANCE THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY CARE COLLEGE, CLARY SAGE COLLEGE, AND OKLAHOMA TECHNICAL COLLEGE THROUGH ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, FUNDRAISING, AND STEWARDSHIP.COLLEGE - AS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT COLLEGE, THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY BY PROVIDING CAREER-FOCUSED HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER STUDENTS TO OBTAIN SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$15.1 million
Spending
$12.9 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
-19.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
196
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$155,579, chief financial officer

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% 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

    7 of 7 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 (3)
  1. $3.6 million spent. COMMUNITY CARE COLLEGE DELIVERS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATION THAT ENSURES GRADUATES ENJOY A BRIGHTER FUTURE BY PURSUING A SATISFYING CAREER, LEADING TO CONFIDENT, HEALTHY, HAPPY, AND SUCCESSFUL LIVES. THE COLLEGE IS THE BIRTHPLACE TO THE CARES CULTURE AND TRAINS OKLAHOMA'S WORKFORCE IN THE MEDICAL, LEGAL, VETERINARY, DENTAL, AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONS.
  2. $3.1 million spent. CLARY SAGE COLLEGE IS AN AWARD-WINNING INSTITUTION OFFERING DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES IN COSMETOLOGY, INTERIOR DESIGN, FASHION DESIGN, MASSAGE THERAPY, BARBERING, MAKEUP ARTISTRY, ESTHETICS, AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY. THE TREND-SETTING CAMPUS IS KNOWN FOR ITS CREATIVE, UNIQUE, AND ADAPTABLE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS, AND COMMITMENT TO STRATEGY, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
  3. $2.2 million spent. OKLAHOMA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SERVES ADULTS DESIRING CAREER-SPECIFIC TRAINING IN THE SKILLED TRADES. WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS, THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYERS, AND THE MOST DEDICATED FACULTY AROUND, OKLAHOMA TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S MODERN EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS DELIVER TRAINING IN ESSENTIAL AND RELEVANT SKILLS IN SECURING IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT. WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE, HVAC, AND DIESEL TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRAMS ARE SURE TO SATISFY THOSE THAT ENJOY WORKING WITH THEIR HANDS IN REALIZING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

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? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2015.

    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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