Campbell County Training School Complex
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
.The Campbell County Training School Complex preserves the legacy of African American education through historical restoration cultural preservation and community-centered programming. The organizations mission is to promote educational awareness civic engagement and preservation of the historic Rosenwald School campus while creating opportunities for cultural enrichment and long-term community development. Through preservation initiatives partnerships and outreach activities the organization works to sustain the historic property as an educational and community resource for future generations.
- Income
- $17,404
- Spending
- $36,955
- Spent on programs
- 53%
- Reserves
- -6.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 225
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $36,955 spent. The Campbell County Training School Complex continued preservation and operational activities supporting the restoration and sustainability of the historic Rosenwald School campus. During the year the organization received financial support from community and institutional sources to assist with preservation planning operational sustainability and community-focused initiatives aligned with the organizations charitable and educational mission. Program activities included maintaining the historic facility supporting preservation-related planning efforts administrative operations technology and operational support services and community engagement initiatives designed to preserve the historical significance of the property and expand future educational and cultural programming opportunities. The organization also continued collaborative efforts to strengthen public awareness and support long-term development of the campus as a community and heritage resource serving Campbell County and surrounding communities. Operational support included expenses related to facility maintenance utilities organizational infrastructure preservation planning activities and administrative coordination necessary to sustain ongoing charitable and educational programming.
- The organization promoted community engagement and educational awareness through outreach efforts designed to increase public understanding of local African American history and the importance of preserving historically significant educational institutions. Activities included meetings planning sessions educational discussions and community collaboration efforts centered around the restoration and future use of the historic school complex as a community and cultural resource.
- The Campbell County Training School Complex continued organizational development and preservation planning activities to support the long-term sustainability of the historic campus. Efforts during the year included supporting operational infrastructure coordinating preservation-related activities and developing future educational historical and community programming strategies consistent with the organizations charitable mission.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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