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Cleveland High School Alumni Assoc

EIN 91-1708220 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE'RE A NON-PROFIT PRESERVING THE CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIAL FOREST IN PERPETUITY TO HONOR FORMER CLEVELAND STUDENTS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE TO THE USA; SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL STUDIES IN FORESTRY, ECOLOGY, BOTANY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES OF THE FOREST; AND SUPPORTING AND ASSISTING THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF SEATTLE'S CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Income
$174,653
Spending
$121,118
Reserves
23 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%

Source: Form 990EZ 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 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $53,554 spent. SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE OF STUDENTS AT CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL; INCLUDES EMERGENCY BACKPACKS, BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES, NEW DISPLAY (TV) MONITORS FOR CAFETERIA, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS; GRADUATION GOWNS, YEARBOOKS THROUGH INVESTED; START UP COSTS FOR WOODWORKING CLUB; ART PROGRAM.
  2. $29,544 spent. ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS (22 SENIORS FOR 2024).
  3. $273 spent. SUPPORT AND PRESERVATION OF THE CLEVELAND MEMORIAL FOREST, HONORING OUR GOLD STAR HEROES WHO GRADUATED FROM CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL IN SEATTLE. AN ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY EVENT IS ATTENDED BY THE JUNIOR CLASS OF CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL (130 STUDENTS AND 10 STAFF; PLUS 25 ALUMNI AND GUESTS). CLEVELAND MEMORIAL FOREST IS ALSO USED FOR CLASSROOM TRAINING (BOTANY). AN AVERAGE OF 25 STUDENTS AND 5 TEACHERS ATTEND EACH TRAINING.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 1998.

    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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