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Reschool

EIN 82-2877685 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM WHERE LEARNING THAT HAPPENS EVERYWHERE IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$722,301
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$254,061, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 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 (2)
  1. $316,486 spent. EXPANDING ACCESS TO OUT OF SCHOOL LEARNING FOR LOW INCOME YOUTH. WE PARTNER WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR LOW INCOME YOUTH. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING LEARNING PROVIDERS THAT WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WITH GRANTS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO EXPAND THEIR REACH TO SERVE YOUTH IN AREAS WHERE FEWER OPPORTUNITIES EXIST. WE ALSO RAISE FUNDING THAT WE GIVE DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES TO PAY FOR SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CAMPS, TUTORING, SPORTS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. WE ALSO ILLUMINATE WHO THE PROVIDERS ARE IN THE COMMUNITY VIA WEBSITES WE HAVE BUILT, INCLUDING DISCOVER LEARNING AND THE DENVER LEARNING ECOSYSTEM SITE.
  2. $208,671 spent. SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION. WE SHARE LESSONS LEARNED (VIA REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS) FROM IMPLEMENTING OUR PROGRAMS THAT HAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR HOW SYSTEMS CAN BE FUNDED AND/OR ADAPTED TO BETTER SERVE FAMILIES WHO FACE GREATER BARRIERS TO ACCESS. WE ALSO CONVENE PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE STATE AND COUNTRY PERIODICALLY TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER (PEOPLE ENGAGED IN SIMILAR TYPE OF WORK AS RESCHOOL), SHARE RESOURCES, AND LEARN ABOUT VARIOUS APPROACHES TO SCALING IDEAS THAT LEVERAGE PUBLIC SYSTEMS AND FUNDING. WE ALSO CREATE RESOURCES LIKE OUR GAME, REVOLVE, AND OUR COMMUNITY-DESIGN TOOL, DESIGN LAB, TO SUPPORT OTHERS TO DO THE TYPE OF WORK THAT RESCHOOL HAS BEEN DOING TO INSPIRE CHANGE AND CO-DESIGN WITH COMMUNITIES TO CREATE BETTER PROGRAMS FOR THE CHILDREN WHO LIVE THERE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 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 October 21, 2026.

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