Gulf Coast Classical Academy Inc
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What it says it does
The purposes of the Corporation as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation are exclusively charitable educational or religious within the meaning of section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax law Section 501c3. In furtherance of such purposes the Corporation shall have the same powers as an individual to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws. The specific purposes of the Corporation are to support Christian families in educating their children to the highest standards by operating a full time classical non-denominational Christian school which will educate children and equip them with wisdom and virtue to recognize the objective truth goodness and beauty that exists in the world.
- Income
- $333,676
- Spending
- $402,162
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 20
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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 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
7 of 7Has a 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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)
- $402,162 spent. The purposes of the Corporation as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation are exclusively charitable educational or religious within the meaning of section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended or the corresponding provision of any future Federal tax law Section 501c3. In furtherance of such purposes the Corporation shall have the same powers as an individual to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws. The specific purposes of the Corporation are to support Christian families in educating their children to the highest standards by operating a full time classical non-denominational Christian school which will educate children and equip them with wisdom and virtue to recognize the objective truth goodness and beauty that exists in the world.
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? 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? Caution.
Its 2025 filing told the IRS that the organization has closed.
Source: Form 990-N (e-Postcard) filings, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 19, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2022.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Classical Academy Incorporated (Escondido, CA), EIN 33-0857665. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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