Cristinas Academy Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Empower the next generation of volunteers and future-changemakers by supporting academic literacy leadership training and supporting empathetic development within children and youth so that they may overcome challenges and be better equipped to positively contribute to society
- Income
- $101,079
- Spending
- $68,193
- Reserves
- 13.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
- $30,123 spent. Rhythmic Revolution Provide accessible music education and performance opportunities to underserved youth Offered weekly after-school music classes to 50 students ages 814 in two different sites Youth engaged in drumming keyboard guitarukulele and vocal workshops led by professional teaching artists Held two community concerts with over 100 attendees
- $4,183 spent. Agents of Change Youth Leadership Cultivate youth leadership and civic engagement through service and recognition Engaged 75 youth in leadership cohorts throughout the year with trainings on tutoring leadership and volunteerism Participants completed over 1200 collective volunteer hours through various service projects such as tutoring gardening sports and music skills development in underserved communities Youth also embarked in the development of their own Hero Projects Held two volunteer appreciation events and awarded certificates and trophies to cohort members
- $28,737 spent. Umatter provided academic and community-based support to underserved youth and families to strengthen educational outcomes and promote holistic development The program offered weekly tutoringboth in-person and onlineusing IXL learning tools It organized Back-to-School events community beautification projects speaker panels and resource fairs Additional initiatives included developing a school sports program promoting STEM activities creating a garden club and establishing a resource pantry for teachers and students Umatter also distributed free books to children and provided enrichment experiences such as taking students to the movies for the first time During the holiday season the program collected and distributed over 900 toys and provided 500 food boxes to families in need Umatter served five public schools in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods directly impacting over 1000 individuals
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 August 2021.
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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