Charter School Association of Willits
TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC, FREE EDUCATIONAL CHOICE FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12 IN MENDOCINO COUNTY.
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Charter School Association of Willits is a education organization based in WILLITS, United States. Annual revenue: $3.8 million. EIN: 680418701.
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Mission
To provide a public, free educational choice for children in grades k-12 in mendocino county.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Charter School Association of Willits with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCharter School Association of Willits is a registered education nonprofit based in Willits, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 680418701. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Charter School Association of Willits's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680418701. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Charter School Association of Willits has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Charter School Association of Willits is located in Willits, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is 1431 S Main St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Charter School Association of Willits has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Charter School Association of Willits is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Charter School Association of Willits. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Charter School Association of Willits holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Charter School Association of Willits is a education organization based in WILLITS, United States. Annual revenue: $3.8 million. EIN: 680418701. Charter School Association of Willits is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Charter School Association of Willits are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Charter School Association of Willits is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680418701, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF WILLITS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 39 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Charter School Association of Willits
- What is Charter School Association of Willits?
- Charter School Association of Willits is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Willits, United States. Charter School Association of Willits is a education organization based in WILLITS, United States. Annual revenue: $3.8 million. EIN: 680418701.
- When was Charter School Association of Willits founded?
- Charter School Association of Willits was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Charter School Association of Willits?
- Jason Erlick serves as BUSINESS MANAGER.
- Where is Charter School Association of Willits located?
- Headquartered in Willits, CA, United States.
- What is Charter School Association of Willits's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Charter School Association of Willits trustworthy?
- Charter School Association of Willits has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Charter School Association of Willits's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680418701.
- What is Charter School Association of Willits's website?
- https://willitscharter.org