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Eastside Academy

EIN 60-2157596 · Bellevue, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EASTSIDE ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION, COUNSELING, RECOVERY, HOUSING, AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS IN A CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
29
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$185,698, exec. direct

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. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $1.3 million spent. SCHOOL - STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED STRUGGLES WITH TRADITIONAL SCHOOL WERE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION, SMALL CLASS SIZES, AND THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION NEEDED TO ACADEMICALLY SUCCEED. EASTSIDE ACADEMY STUDENTS MAINTAIN A B GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND LEAVE OUR PROGRAM TO GO TO COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY, VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, OR CAREERS.
  2. $941,121 spent. COUNSELING, RECOVERY, OUTREACH, AND RENEW HOUSING - ALL YOUTH WERE PROVIDED WITH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDING DAILY ADDICTION RECOVERY CLASSES, AND REGULARLY SCHEDULED ONE-ON-ONE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING. FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS, WE OFFER SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING THROUGH OUR RENEW HOUSING PROGRAM. THESE HOMES ENABLE YOUTH TO GET OFF THE STREETS, REMAIN SOBER, AND RECEIVE A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.
  3. MENTORING AND ALUMNI - STUDENTS WERE MATCHED WITH A VOLUNTEER MENTOR WHO WALKS ALONGSIDE THEM FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR. ALUMNI CONTINUE TO BE SUPPORTED BY EA THROUGH OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

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 May 2002.

    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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