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Sobrato Early Academic Language Program

EIN 82-1426126 · Milpitas, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SEAL (SOBRATO EARLY ACADEMIC LANGUAGE) MISSION IS FOR ALL DUAL LANGUAGE/ENGLISH LEARNERS IN CALIFORNIA TO LEARN, THRIVE AND LEAD.

Income
$10.8 million
Spending
$9.7 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
18 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
43
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$324,512, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    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. $6.3 million spent. PRACTICESEAL (SOBRATO EARLY ACADEMIC LANGUAGE) IS A POWERFUL ENGLISH LEARNER-FOCUSED APPROACH TO EDUCATION ROOTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS OVER MULTIPLE YEARS TO TRAIN TEACHERS IN RESEARCH-BASED PEDAGOGY, SPARK CROSS-SCHOOL COLLABORATION, AND BUILD INTERNAL COACHING AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY TO SUPPORT ENGLISH LEARNERS.
  2. $813,345 spent. RESEARCHSEAL CONDUCTS RESEARCH IN CLASSROOMS AND PUBLISHES INSIGHTS TO ADVANCE THE FIELD'S UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT WORKS FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS.
  3. $738,913 spent. POLICYSEAL ENGAGES WITH DISTRICT LEADERS AND ORGANIZE STAKEHOLDERS TO DESIGN AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT CENTRALIZE THE NEEDS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS.

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 2018.

    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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