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South Seattle Community College Foundation

EIN 91-1122981 · Seattle, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES BY PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS SO THEY CAN PURSUE QUALITY ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. WE DO THIS THROUGH RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, FUNDRAISING AND STEWARDING RESOURCES.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$890,907
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 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 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. $483,303 spent. STUDENT SUCCESS AND RETENTIONONE OF THE TOP PRIORITIES FOR SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE COLLEGE TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT SUCCESS, RETENTION, COMPLETION AND ACADEMIC TRANSFER. DURING 2024, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO 330 STUDENTS.
  2. $137,617 spent. STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE PROGRAMSSOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS AND RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW COLLEGE INITIATIVES. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS INLCUDING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND HORTICULTURE/LANDSCAPING. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE ARTS, AVIATION, COMPUTING, CULINARY AND CHEMISTRY PROGRAMS.
  3. $90,219 spent. COLLEGE SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSSOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE FOUNDATION ASSISTS THE COLLEGE WITH BUILDING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS AND AWARENESS AS WELL AS IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACULTY SKILLS. IN 2024 THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR FACULTY AND STAFF TO ATTEND TRAINING AND COLLEGE EVENTS AND SUPPORTED FACULTY ATTENDANCE AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES. IN ADDITION, FUNDS WERE GRANTED TO PURCHASE A LANGUAGE KIOSK AND FOR DESIGN OF NEW ALKI KITCHEN FACILITIES FOR ITS CULINARY PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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