Communities in Schools of Federal Way
To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
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Communities in Schools of Federal Way is a education organization based in FEDERAL WAY, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 943181464.
Mission
To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Communities in Schools of Federal Way has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 95% 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunities in Schools of Federal Way is a registered education nonprofit based in Federal Way, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 943181464. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $31K in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Communities in Schools of Federal Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943181464. 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.
Communities in Schools of Federal Way has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Communities in Schools of Federal Way is located in Federal Way, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Communities in Schools of Federal Way has $31K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Communities in Schools of Federal Way is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $31K in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Communities in Schools of Federal Way. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Communities in Schools of Federal Way is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Communities in Schools of Federal Way is a education organization based in FEDERAL WAY, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 943181464. Communities in Schools of Federal Way is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $31K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Communities in Schools of Federal Way are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Communities in Schools of Federal Way is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943181464, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF FEDERAL WAY 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
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 60 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 · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Communities in Schools of Federal Way
- What is Communities in Schools of Federal Way?
- Communities in Schools of Federal Way is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Federal Way, United States. Communities in Schools of Federal Way is a education organization based in FEDERAL WAY, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 943181464.
- When was Communities in Schools of Federal Way founded?
- Communities in Schools of Federal Way was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Communities in Schools of Federal Way?
- David De La Fuente serves as Interim Executive Director.
- Where is Communities in Schools of Federal Way located?
- Headquartered in Federal Way, WA, United States.
- What is Communities in Schools of Federal Way's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Communities in Schools of Federal Way trustworthy?
- Communities in Schools of Federal Way has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Communities in Schools of Federal Way's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943181464.
- What is Communities in Schools of Federal Way's website?
- http://www.federalwayhighline.ciswa.org