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Sac Arts Education

EIN 47-4099047 · Citrus Hts, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide a unique and individualized educational experience for students in 6th-12th grade. In small multi-grade classes of no more than ten and in a school of no more than 35,continued on Schedule O, statement 3

Income
$348,747
Spending
$398,177
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
13
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$51,685, secretary / teacher

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

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    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 December 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 (16)
  1. $218,911 spent. Salaries and wages Paying our instructors allows us to provide individualized instruction via small class sizes. All students and staff currently benefit from a small student to teacher ratio.
  2. $62,973 spent. Occupancy Benefits students and staff by providing a safe environment for learning with adequate space.
  3. $13,758 spent. Advertising and Website Costs Provides information to current and prospective students, as well as attracting and informing new clientele.
  4. Program Service Expenses 102,535, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Listed on Schedule O
  5. Program Service Expenses 3771 Teaching Resources. Necessary expenses for the education of students and support for teachers and staff.
  6. Program Service Expenses 1195 Office Supplies. Necessary expenses for the regular maintenance of the school and its educational mission.
  7. Program Service Expenses 568 Printing and Postage. Necessary expenses for distributing educational material and to accomplish adminstrative tasks.
  8. Program Service Expenses 8135 Corporation Taxes and Bank Fees. Necessary for the existence of the business as a 501c3 non-profit entity.
  9. Program Service Expenses 62290 Payroll Taxes. Necessary to comply with financial and regulatory rules for corporate entities.
  10. Program Service Expenses 13483 401k Employer Contributions. Necessary for the financial advancement and well-being of teaching staff.
  11. Program Service Expenses 5650 Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation. Necessary to secure the financial solvency of the school and its employees.
  12. Program Service Expenses 1820 WASC expenses. Necessary to keep the school accredited to maximize the opportunties of students.
  13. Program Service Expenses 1654 Field Trips Background Checks. Necessary to maximize the enrichment of staff and students, as well as to make sure those tasks are being safely supervised.
  14. Program Service Expenses 2154 Bathroom, Cleaning, and Student Store Supplies. Necessary to ensure a sanitary, healthy environment for all involved.
  15. Program Service Expenses 543 Theater and Art Department Expenses. Necessary for the cultural enrichment of students.
  16. Program Service Expenses 1272 Tax preparation and budget balancing. Necessary expenses for the continuation of the school and to ensure the budget is balanced.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 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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