California High School Coalition
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS, GOVERNING BOARDS AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS, SO THAT WE CAN ASSIST STUDENTS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION AND THE ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBLITIES TASKED TO HIGH SCHOOLS. WE ALSO PROVIDE PROACTIVE SUPPORT FOR SUPERINTENDENTS THROUGH LEGISLATIVE, ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO HAVE A MORAL OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY, TRAIN, SUPPORT, AND PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, CABINET LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERINTENDENTS.
- Income
- $99,164
- Spending
- $85,394
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $85,394 spent. THE CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL COALTITION SEEKED TO BECOME THE PREEMINENT VOICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA.WE PROVIDED A COMMON VOICE TO INFORM AND EDUCATE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATORS AND LEADERS ABOUT THE CHANLLENGES FACED BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WE PROVIDED A PLATFORM FOR LEADERS TO TALK THROUGH AND SOLVE COMPLEX ISSUES THEY FACE AND WE WERE THE BOOTS ON THE GROUND AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE CONSIDERING POLICY CHANGES. WE CREATED A FORUM FOR IDENTIFYING THE PURPOSE OF HIGH SCHOOLS AND THE CHALLENGES FACED IN MEETING THESE GOALS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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