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Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation

To support various charter schools that have been disignated by the board of directors.

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Education Las Cruces, NM EIN 863981282 · IRS
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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation

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Founded
Headquarters
Las Cruces, NM
Foundation type
509(a)(3) Type I
NTEE code
B11
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

To support various charter schools that have been disignated by the board of directors.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B11
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($2.5 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Las Cruces, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 863981282. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $307K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation is located in Las Cruces, NM, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation has $307K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% 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.

Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type I. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $307K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation. 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.

Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among education charities registered in United States: Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $307K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 863981282, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KA
Karen Casedy
Chair

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brittany P•••••
SECRETARY (TERM 11/2022)
EL
Elisha V•••••
SECRETARY & Director
JU
Justin B••••••
PRESIDENT & Director
KA
Karen C•••••
CHAIR
KI
Kimberly D•••••••
TREASURER & Director
NI
Nila J•••
SECRETARY (NEW 11/2022)
RA
Ralph L•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation This page 63 $306,625 100%
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 93 $433,382 100%
Westbury Friends School 93 $952,618 86%
The Missoula Community School 93 $682,494 91%
Kcbs Advance Academy Inc 93 $520,925 91%
Penfield Patriots Sports Booster Club Inc 93 $435,114 94%
Canyon Creek Preschool Inc 93 $499,260 100%
Classical Beginnings Inc 93 $340,406 100%
Fairbanks Montessori Association Inc 93 $985,215 85%

Sources and verification

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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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation

What is Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation?
Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation is a education 509(a)(3) type i based in Las Cruces, United States. Acquire and lease facility to explore academy - las cruces
When was Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation founded?
Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation was founded in 2021.
Who leads Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation?
Karen Casedy serves as Chair.
Where is Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation located?
Headquartered in Las Cruces, United States.
What is Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation trustworthy?
Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial 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 Explore Academy las Cruces Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 863981282.