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Clark County Vocational Skills Center Foundation

EIN 91-1530644 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak16 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, OVER AND ABOVE PUBLIC FUNDING, NECESSARY FOR CASCADIA TECHNICAL ACADEMY STUDENTS TO DEVELOP COMPETITIVE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR LEARNING, CAREER AND LIFE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
2
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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 16 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    15 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $980,996 spent. NEW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION: SUPPORTS OUR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM WITH AN ANNUAL STUDENT-BUILT HOUSE PROJECT. EXPENSES INCLUDE: PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES, DEVELOPMENT AND PERMITTING FEES, BUILDING SUPPLIES, CONTRACT LABOR, SUB CONTRACTOR FEES AND OTHER MISC. EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING AND SELLING A HOME.
  2. $74,256 spent. STUDENT SUPPORT: ASSIST STUDENTS WHO CANNOT PAY FOR FEES AND MEMBERSHIPS; MEALS MONEY FOR STUDENTS AT COMPETITION EVENTS; UNIFORMS; OTHER HELP TO STUDENTS AS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS. ASSISTED 76 STUDENTS IN 2024.
  3. $37,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIP: SUPPORTS STUDENTS PURSING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE. INCLUDES TYPICAL SCHOLARSHIP ITEMS SUCH AS TUITION AND BOOKS, BUT ALSO INCLUDES ENTRY INTO TRADE AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, AND TOOLS NECESSARY TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT.

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 October 13, 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 July 1992.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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