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Mitch Charter School

EIN 93-1307461 · Tualatin, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE BELIEVE THAT THE STRENGTH OF OUR COMMUNITY LIES IN ITS DIVERSITY. WE KNOW THE POWER OF MANY DIFFERENT VOICES AT THE TABLE. THESE VOICES RESOUND FROM THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OUR YOUTH, WHO HOLD THE KEYS TO A JUST, FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. THEREFORE, WE STRIVE TO EQUITABLY SERVE EACH STUDENT, HONORING THEIR IDENTITY AND ACADEMIC JOURNEY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY, WE CULTIVATE A SCHOOL-WIDE CULTURE OF BELONGING IN WHICH ALL STUDENTS ARE EMPOWERED TO BECOME LITERATE, KNOWLEDGABLE, AND CONFIDENT LEADERS SERVING OUR COMMUNITY, NATION AND WORLD.THE MISSION OF MITCH CHARTER SCHOOL IS GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING VALUES:ACCESS: ENSURE THAT RACIALLY, CULTURALLY AND SOCIOECONOMICALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EXCELLENT EDUCATION, TEACHERS AND LEADERS WHO ARE IMPACTFUL AND EMPOWERING.INCLUSION: INVOLVEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT; WHERE THE FUNDAMENTAL VALUE AND DIGNITY OF ALL PEOPLE ARE HONORED. MITCH DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS A SENSE OF BELONGING AND PRACTICES RESPECT FOR THE TAL

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
38
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$84,296, executive dir.

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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 85% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. WE OPERATE A K-5 CHARTER SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, OREGON THAT SERVES 235 STUDENTS. WE EMPLOY 25 EDUCATIONAL STAFF. OUR CURRICULUM IS GROUNDED IN THE CORE KNOWLEDGE SEQUENCE, AND EMPHASIZES REACHING STATE LEARNING GOALS. AS OF 2024-25, OUR AT-A-GLANCE SCHOOL PROFILE SHOWED 59% OF OUR STUDENTS ABOVE BENCHMARK IN ELA, 57% ABOVE BENCHMARK IN MATH, AND 55% ABOVE BENCHMARK IN SCIENCE. IN EACH SUBJECT, OUR STUDENTS EXCEED THE OREGON STATE AVERAGE BY 43%, 36%, AND 31% RESPECTIVELY.
  2. $246,234 spent. OUR SCHOOL EMPLOYS A FULL-TIME SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND SEL SPECIALIST THROUGH THE STUDENT INVESTMENT ACCOUNT GRANT. THEY HAVE IMPLEMENTED A SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL AND CONNECT OUR FAMILIES IN NEED WITH CLOTHING, FOOD, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES.
  3. $81,381 spent. THE EARLY LITERACY GRANT HAS ALLOWED MITCH TO INCREASE OUR LITERARY LEARNING TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM. IT ALSO FUNDS OUR FREE SUMMER READING PROGRAM, WHICH SERVICES STUDENTS WHO ATTEND READING INTERVENTION WORKSHOP DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. TEACHERS AND STAFF ADDITIONALLY HAVE ACCESS TO A ROBUST TWO YEAR PROGRAM WHICH SUPPORTS THE STUDENT READING SUCCESS.
  4. $2,657 spent. MITCH PARTNERS WITH THE COMMUNITY FOR SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS. WE COLLABORATE WITH NON-PROFITS AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TO CONSERVE ENDANGERED SPECIES. OUR STUDENTS PRACTICE INDIGENOUS SEED REMATRIATION THROUGH OUR AGRICULTURE PROGRAM BY SENDING HARVESTED SEEDS BACK TO THEIR INDIGENOUS TRIBES.

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 June 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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