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Forest Charter School

Forest Charter School(FCS) is committed to nurturing the love of learning in all students through parental choice in education. By cultivating a staff of dedicated personnel, Forest Charter …

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Forest Charter School

Forest Charter School provides K-12 education through home school, hybrid, and co-op personalized learning programs. Learn more about our school on this page.

Founded
Headquarters
Nevada City, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B29
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Forest Charter School(FCS) is committed to nurturing the love of learning in all students through parental choice in education. By cultivating a staff of dedicated personnel, Forest Charter School pledges an ongoing and expansive environment of educational excellence. The cornerstone of our Personalized Learning Program is positive collaboration on the part of students, parents and professional educators. The ultimate mission of FCS is to honor the student's individual learning style through parental options in the selection and implementation of effective curriculum to prepare him/her for success in the 21st century.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B29
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Forest Charter School has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Forest Charter School is a registered education nonprofit based in Nevada City, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 454822385. 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 $10M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Forest Charter School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 454822385. 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.

Forest Charter School 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.

Forest Charter School is located in Nevada City, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is 470 Searls Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Forest Charter School has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Forest Charter School 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 large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Forest Charter School. 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, Forest Charter School 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 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

Forest Charter School provides K-12 education through home school, hybrid, and co-op personalized learning programs. Learn more about our school on this page. Forest Charter School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Forest Charter School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Forest Charter School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454822385, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
100

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

ME
Meshawn S••••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$10.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$9.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 24 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2011
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Forest Charter School

What is Forest Charter School?
Forest Charter School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Nevada City, United States. Forest Charter School provides K-12 education through home school, hybrid, and co-op personalized learning programs. Learn more about our school on this page.
When was Forest Charter School founded?
Forest Charter School was founded in 2011.
Who leads Forest Charter School?
Meshawn Simmons serves as CFO.
Where is Forest Charter School located?
Headquartered in Nevada City, CA, United States.
What is Forest Charter School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Forest Charter School trustworthy?
Forest Charter School 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 Forest Charter School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 454822385.
What is Forest Charter School's website?
https://www.forestcharter.com