Cristo Rey Seattle High School
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enflame the intellects and spirits of students by integrating rigorous college- preparatory academics, professional work experience, and faith development, empowering students to flourish as scholars and citizens.
- Income
- $6.8 million
- Spending
- $4.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 61%
- Reserves
- 5.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 2
- Highest pay
- $225,000, president
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
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 41% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.
Spending floor
8 of 1561% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2520 of 20 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
0 of 7Reports no 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $2.6 million spent. Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High School provides a college-preparatory high school education for students from families with limited financial resources. Currently, it serves students in grades 9 and 10, with plans to add one grade level each academic year until reaching grades 9-12. The Schools educational program integrates rigorous academics, Jesuit Catholic formation, and individualized student supports to prepare students for college, career, and leadership. CRJS Students complete a standards-based, college-preparatory curriculum focused on critical thinking, writing, quantitative reasoning, and ethical leadership. Academic instruction is supported by counseling, tutoring, social-emotional supports, and early college awareness programming beginning in students first year. Tuition is structured to be affordable for families through a model that combines a modest family contribution, student participation in the Corporate Work Study Program, and philanthropic support, ensuring access to a high-quality education regardless of financial circumstances. Program highlights include: -Serves students in grades 9 and 10 as part of a planned four-year high school model -100 percent of students participate in the Corporate Work Study Program -Tuition affordability supported by family contribution, work study earnings, and donor generosity
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2024.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 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 July 2025.
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 November 4, 2026.
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