Educate Thrift Store Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EDUCATE THRIFT STORE IS A NON-PROFIT SECONDHAND STORE, WHOSE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A BUSINESS BY WHICH ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT SCHOOLS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS, BY DONATING CLOTHING, SHOES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SMALL FURNITURE, AND KITCHEN ITEMS FOR RESALE. THE NET PROFITS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT EDUCATION OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS.THE SUPPORT WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF FINANCIAL GRANTS AVAILABLE TO TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT FIELD TRIPS, NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AWARDS, GRADUATION COSTS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. SCHOOLS DONATE TO EDUCATE THRIFT STORE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANT CONSIDERATION EACH YEAR. TEACHERS WILL SUBMIT REQUESTS OUTLINING THE NEED AND A DETAILED OUTLINE OF EXPENDITURES. EDUCATE THRIFT STORE WILL ALSO SERVE AS A VOCATIONAL BUSINESS TRAINING SITE FOR STUDENTS IN NEED.
- Income
- $1,500
- Spending
- $1,075
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
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, 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 (1)
- EDUCATE THRIFT STORE IS STILL IN THE FUND-RAISING PROCESS IN ORDER TO SECURE A PHYSICAL LOCATION. NO CLIENTS SERVED TO DATE PENDING FUND-RAISING ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
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
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.
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? 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.
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 June 2023.
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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