Ambleside School of Hernando Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported an excess benefit transaction with an insider.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO OFFER A PRE K12 EDUCATION CENTERED ON CHRIST AND EMPLOYING THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND METHODOLOGY OF BRITISH EDUCATOR CHARLOTTE MASON. WE WILL FOSTER A SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE OF EXCELLENCE, HUMILITY, RESPECT, PEACE, JOY AND SELF-SACRIFICE. WE WILL TRAIN STUDENTS IN THE HABITS OF LEARNING SO THEY CAN ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE FOR THEMSELVES FOR LIFE. BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT GOD CREATES EACH CHILD AS A PERSON WITH A NATURAL HUNGER FOR KNOWLEDGE AND THAT THE MIND IS FED BY IDEAS, WE WILL PROVIDE A LIVING EDUCATION WHERE THE CURRICULUM IS BROAD, INTERESTING AND RIGOROUS, AND WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD, OTHERS, SELF, IDEAS AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. WE WILL BE A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS AND ADMINISTRATION IN PARTNERSHIP AND IN PURSUIT OF THE GOOD LIFE MODELED FOR US BY JESUS, FOR WHICH WE WERE CREATED.WITH OUR MISSION CLEARLY STATED AND OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A GOVERNING BODY TO DO ALL WITHIN OUR POWER TO WATCH OVER THIS ORGANIZA
- Income
- $73,173
- Spending
- $48,926
- Reserves
- 5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 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 (1)
- $45,915 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAD APPLIED FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE AMBLESIDE SCHOOL OF HERNANDO, INC. AND DEMONSTRATED A FINANCIAL NEED FOR TUITION. THE SCHOLARSHIP WAS USED TO OFFSET THE STUDENTS TUITION, BOOKS, OR OTHER SCHOOL FEES AND REDUCED THE FEES TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL. THE SCHOLARSHIP WAS NOT PAID OUT TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR STUDENT BUT REDUCED THE AMOUNTS PAID ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENT.SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WERE DISCLOSED IN THE SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION MATERIAL AVAILABLE TO ALL FAMILIES CONSIDERING APPLICATION.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 June 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 March 2025.
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 October 21, 2026.
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