Pearl Remote Democratic High School
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Democratic inclusive high school education
- Income
- $109,468
- Spending
- $110,230
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 92%
- Highest pay
- $1,200, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- $68,551 spent. Education The Pearl Remote Democratic High School graduated five students this yeara significant milestone as most were not on track to graduate when they first enrolled Total enrollment during the fiscal year was 14 students all of whom participated in our democratic student-driven learning model Graduates have successfully transitioned to two-year colleges four-year universities and early career opportunities demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach in preparing students for diverse postsecondary paths
- $18,447 spent. Scholarship Program Four students received need-based scholarships ensuring that financial barriers did not hinder their ability to complete their education These scholarships directly supported retention and graduation for marginalized youth who face heightened risks in traditional schools
- Accreditation Professional Development The Pearl was accepted into the Middle States Association microschool pilot accreditation program a key step in strengthening our long-term sustainability and educational quality We remain active in the Microschooling Center Network and have completed their sustainability workshop to further develop operational resilience Teachers receive ongoing professional development in Universal Design for Learning UDL and Differentiated Instruction ensuring that every student particularly those with diverse learning needs has access to rigorous engaging coursework
- Impact Growth The Pearl continues to deliver measurable results by graduating students who had been disengaged or pushed out of traditional schools while expanding access through scholarships and accreditation efforts These accomplishments reflect our mission to provide a democratic anti-racist education that empowers students to become informed competent and engaged citizens
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 June 2026.
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 February 2023.
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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