Dominion Academy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Dominion Academy is a faith-based Nonprofit, dedicated to serving youth and young adults and working with behavioral health service providers to create a truly holistic approach to Youth Violence Prevention & Youth Homelessness. DA's Adolescent Transitional Living Program is dedicated to supporting youth & young adults in Washington State with a safe haven to help them become self-sufficient, healthy, and productive members of their respective communities.
- Income
- $433,019
- Spending
- $397,622
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 91%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 1
- Highest pay
- $1,796, ceo
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
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% 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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 (4)
- $143,265 spent. Dominion Academy invests in a dedicated team of professionals who deliver direct services to youth and young adults across Washington State. This expense reflects our commitment to fair compensation, staff stability, and the relational care that defines our programs. Every dollar supports the hands and hearts behind our mission.
- $41,406 spent. To facilitate program delivery, Dominion Academy maintains safe and welcoming facilities where youth receive support, engage in structured programming, and build community. These spaces are essential to the organization's mission and provide the physical foundation for transformational work.
- $40,037 spent. Dominion Academy engages specialized consultants to strengthen program design, compliance, and strategic planning. These services ensure the organization remains accountable, innovative, and aligned with best practices in youth development and nonprofit stewardship.
- $165,234 spent. In addition to Dominion Academy's three primary program services, the organization incurred $165,234 in essential program-related expenses that supported the holistic care and development of youth and young adults. These included travel for outreach and mentorship, occupancy costs for safe and welcoming spaces, insurance to protect participants and staff, youth supplies and groceries to meet daily needs, advertising to reach vulnerable populations, office expenses to sustain operations, and taxes necessary for compliance. Each expense reflects Dominion's commitment to stewardship, safety, and the creation of environments where transformation and belonging can flourish.
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? 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 March 2024.
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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