Legacy Academy for Jewish Education Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Legacy Academy was created to serve the Jewish community in the Los Angeles area. We began with a philosophy that every child should have a school that will help them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The multi age learning environment that students learn in encourages students of all ages to learn from each other and care for one another. Students spend time learning in small groups that tailor to each groups needs and goals. Teachers work to understand each child and develop a learning environment that will allow each child to work at a pace and focus that is best suited for him or her. By providing students with a safe environment for individualized learning, students feel comfortable and willing to learn new skills and concepts. We focus on helping students develop a willingness to try, work hard and think critically. 3 points to our Philosophy: Meaningful Education: our goal is to provide educational curriculum that engages students minds, hearts and souls. We beli
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
- Employees
- 37
- Highest pay
- $107,310, principal
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 254 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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (1)
- $1.2 million spent. We designed our school as a collaborative program where parents are deeply involved in the school. Parents help to choose curriculum, organize events, teach classes (both academic and extra curricular) and are always welcome to come learn with their students because we have an open door policy for all parents, all day. All students participate in the California homeschool charter network and receive guidance from California credentialed teachers to provide thorough oversight. We have enjoyed growth from 32 kids at the beginning of our first year to 63 at the beginning of our second year. We feel that 50-60 kids in our program is an appropriate amount for the type of education environment we are creating, but would like to develop to two full programs: one for boys and one for girls, with approximately 50 in each.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 November 2019.
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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