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The Attic Learning Community

EIN 91-1995483 · Woodinville, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ATTIC LEARNING COMMUNITY'S MISSION IS TO NUTURE IN CHILDREN A SENSE OF SELF, AND A PSSION FOR LEARNING, COMMUNITY, AND CHILDHOOD. THE ATTIC IS A 501(C)(3) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SERVICING STUDENTS FROM ITS FULLY OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL ALONG WITH ITS KINDERGARDEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT FEATURES AUTHENTIC, ENGAGING LEARNING AND OUTDOOR, NATURE-BASED EDUCATION.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
39
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$137,997, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 44 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 July 31, 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THE ATTIC LEARNING COMMUNITY OFFERS AN INNOVATIVE, WHOLE-CHILD APPROACH TO EDUCATION THAT FOSTERS CURIOSITY, FLEXIBILITY, INDEPENDENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION, AND COMMUNICATION. LEARNING IS DEEP AND MEANINFUL AS LEARNERS WRESTLE WITH INTERESTING QUESTIONS, ENGAGE IN AUTHENTIC PROJECTS AND EXTEND LEARNING OUTDOORS INTO ITS BEAUTIFUL, WOODED, 5-ACRE CAMPUS. THE ATTIC IS BUILT AROUND COMMUNITY AMOUNG LEARNERS AND FAMILIES, FEATURING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE FAMILIES IN AND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. THE ATTIC OFFERS A FOUR DAY A WEEK PROGRAM FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF TRANSITIONING TO OFFERING A FULL-TIME PROGRAM THAT WILL BEGIN DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 July 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 March 2002.

    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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