Gold Rush Home Study Charter School
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT OF A PUBLIC, STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATION WHERE K-12 STUDENTS FEEL EMOTIONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY CONNECTED IN A TUITION-FREE STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION IN HOMESCHOOL, INDEPENDENT STUDY, OR OPTIONAL CLASS SETTINGS.
- Income
- $5.7 million
- Spending
- $5.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 9.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 100%
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 49
- Highest pay
- $171,163, executive director
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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $4.4 million spent. GOLD RUSH CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE, PERSONALIZED K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN TUOLUMNE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. OUR INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL INCLUDES INDEPENDENT STUDY, PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLANS, AND TEACHER-FACILITATED INSTRUCTION TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WHO BENEFIT FROM FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING, INDIVIDUALIZED PACING, AND FAMILY PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR UNDER AUDIT, THE SCHOOL SERVED K-12 STUDENTS AND PROVIDED INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLANS ALIGNED TO CALIFORNIA STATE STANDARDS FOR ALL ENROLLED STUDENTS; CREDENTIALED TEACHER OVERSIGHT AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDING REGULAR STUDENT-TEACHER CONTACT, ASSESSMENT MONITORING, AND INTERVENTION SERVICES; CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ALIGNED WITH STATE STANDARDS INCLUDING CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND ELECTIVES; SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND RELATED SUPPORTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDEA AND APPLICABLE SELPA REQUIREMENTS; STUDENT ENRICHMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING ACADEMIC COUNSELING, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ACTIVITIES, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES; AND ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN STATE ASSESSMENTS AND ONGOING PROGRESS MONITORING TO INFORM INSTRUCTIONAL DECISIONS. THE SCHOOL CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON STUDENT ACADEMIC GROWTH, GRADUATION OUTCOMES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL OPERATED 175 DAYS AND SERVED APPROXIMATELY 430 STUDENTS, WITH A CONTINUED FOCUS ON ACADEMIC GROWTH AND GRADUATION OUTCOMES.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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