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The John Crosland School

EIN 56-1211583 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS WHO HAVE LEARNING DIFFERENCES BY PROVIDING A HOLISTIC, INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION IN A DIVERSE AND NURTURING COMMUNITY WHERE EACH STUDENT BELONGS. THE SCHOOL STRIVES TO HELP STUDENTS BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES AND THEIR ABILITY TO REACH THEIR LEARNING POTENTIAL AND TO PROVIDE A TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
44
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$185,580, head of school

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $1.6 million spent. INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAM: FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025, THE JOHN CROSLAND SCHOOL'S ENROLLMENT WAS 106 STUDENTS, AN INCREASE OF 10 STUDENTS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THE SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO ITS LEARNERS WITH DIFFERENCES AND LEARNING DISABILITIES BY OFFERING CURRICULUM THAT EMPHASIZES CRITICAL THINKING, INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING, AND PERSONALIZED SUPPORT. ALL WITHIN A NURTURING AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY WHERE EACH STUDENT BELONGS. THROUGH ENGAGING COURSEWORK, RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES, AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES, WE EMPOWER STUDENTS.
  2. $263,932 spent. PROGRAM SERVICES: OUR PROGRAMS THAT HELP SUPPORT THE STUDENT AND OUR MISSION. WE OFFER SEASONAL SPORTS. IN THE FALL WE OFFER CROSS COUNTRY WERE ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND UPPER STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN IF THEY CHOOSE. THIS YEAR WE HAD 14 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CROSS COUNTRY. IN THE WINTER WE OFFER BASKETBALL OF WHICH WE HAD A MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM, WITH A TOTAL OF 10 PARTICIPANTS. FINALLY IN THE SPRING WE OFFER CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL. THEIR WERE A TOTAL OF 18 STUDENTS ON THE TEAM. IN ADDITION WE OFFER AN AFTER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM (EDP), CLUBS FOR STUDENTS, ENRICHMENT CLASSES, AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR STUDENT. OUR GOAL IN ALL THESE PROGRAMS IS TO HELP AND SUPPORT OUR FAMILIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM AND NOT NECESSARILY TO MAKE MONEY.
  3. $156,921 spent. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN OUR SCHOOL INCLUDE FIRST AID AND COUNSELING SERVICES, ENSURING THE WELL-BEING AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT OF ALL STUDENTS. OUR FIRST AID TEAM PROVIDE IMMEDIATE CARE, HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, AND ONGOING SUPPORT, WHILE OUR COUNSELORS OFFER INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS FEEL SUPPORTED IN BOTH THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.

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 January 1979.

    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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