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Cis of Greater King County

EIN 91-1689158 · Renton, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GREATER KING COUNTY (FORMERLY COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF RENTON-TUKWILA) (CISGKC) FOCUSES ON STUDENTS WHO HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN THE FURTHEST FROM EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE RENTON, LAKE WASHINGTON, ISSAQUAH, AND SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THEIR SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL TEAM WORK DIRECTLY INSIDE K-12 SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL AND INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS WHO ARE FACING NON-ACADEMIC BARRIERS TO SUCCESS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT. STUDENTS ARE REFERRED FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS INCLUDING FOOD INSECURITY; LIVING IN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENTS; EXPERIENCING SOME OTHER FORM OF TRAUMA; LACK OF A CARING ADULT; OR DISENGAGED IN SCHOOL.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
35
Volunteers
14

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (3)
  1. $2.7 million spent. COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF GREATER KING COUNTY (FORMERLY COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF RENTON-TUKWILA) (CISGKC) FOCUSES ON STUDENTS WHO HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN THE FURTHEST FROM EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE RENTON, LAKE WASHINGTON, ISSAQUAH, AND SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THEIR SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL TEAM WORK DIRECTLY INSIDE K-12 SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL AND INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS WHO ARE FACING NON-ACADEMIC BARRIERS TO SUCCESS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT. STUDENTS ARE REFERRED FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS INCLUDING FOOD INSECURITY; LIVING IN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENTS; EXPERIENCING SOME OTHER FORM OF TRAUMA; LACK OF A CARING ADULT; OR DISENGAGED IN SCHOOL.
  2. MANY VOLUNTEERS HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME TO COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF RENTON-TUKWILA'S PROGRAM SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. THE CONTRIBUTION IS RECOGNIZED IF THE SERVICE EITHER CREATE OR ENHANCE NONFINANCIAL ASSETS OR REQUIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS THAT ARE PROVIDED BY INDIVIDUALS POSSESSING THOSE SKILLS AND WOULD TYPICALLY NEED TO BE PURCHASED IF NOT PROVIDED BY DONATION. DONATION OF OFFICE AND PROGRAM SUPPLIES: 710,618.
  3. MANY VOLUNTEERS HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME TO COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF RENTON-TUKWILA'S PROGRAM SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. THE CONTRIBUTION IS RECOGNIZED IF THE SERVICE EITHER CREATE OR ENHANCE NONFINANCIAL ASSETS OR REQUIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS THAT ARE PROVIDED BY INDIVIDUALS POSSESSING THOSE SKILLS AND WOULD TYPICALLY NEED TO BE PURCHASED IF NOT PROVIDED BY DONATION. DONATION OF OFFICE AND PROGRAM SUPPLIES: 710,618.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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