Highlands Adult & Community Charter School
TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATION FOR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO OUR STUDENTS, ALONG WITH ELECTIVE COURSES LEADING TO A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN ONE OF OUR CAREER AND …
Highlands Community Charter School
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Visit www.hccts.orgAbout Highlands Adult & Community Charter School
Highlands Adult & Community Charter School is a education organization based in SACRAMENTO, United States. Annual revenue: $43.2 million. EIN: 461190967.
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Mission
To provide the education for a high school diploma to our students, along with elective courses leading to a certificate of completion in one of our career and technical education courses, thereby giving our students all of the tools necessary to obtain a livable wage job, and a future for themselves and their family.
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· 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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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Highlands Adult & Community Charter School has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% 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
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHighlands Adult & Community Charter School is a registered education nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 461190967. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $137M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Highlands Adult & Community Charter School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 461190967. 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.
Highlands Adult & Community Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Highlands Adult & Community Charter School is located in Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is 555 Capitol Mall Ste 725, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Highlands Adult & Community Charter School has $137M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Highlands Adult & Community 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 $137M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Highlands Adult & Community 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, Highlands Adult & Community 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 80% 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.
Highlands Adult & Community Charter School is a education organization based in SACRAMENTO, United States. Annual revenue: $43.2 million. EIN: 461190967. Highlands Adult & Community Charter School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $137M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Highlands Adult & Community Charter School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Highlands Adult & Community Charter School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461190967, 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.
HIGHLANDS ADULT & COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
Source: Public filings
24 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 57 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 · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Highlands Adult & Community Charter School
- What is Highlands Adult & Community Charter School?
- Highlands Adult & Community Charter School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Sacramento, United States. Highlands Adult & Community Charter School is a education organization based in SACRAMENTO, United States. Annual revenue: $43.2 million. EIN: 461190967.
- When was Highlands Adult & Community Charter School founded?
- Highlands Adult & Community Charter School was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Highlands Adult & Community Charter School?
- Murdock Smith serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Highlands Adult & Community Charter School located?
- Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, United States.
- What is Highlands Adult & Community Charter School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Highlands Adult & Community Charter School trustworthy?
- Highlands Adult & Community Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Highlands Adult & Community Charter School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 461190967.
- What is Highlands Adult & Community Charter School's website?
- https://www.hccts.org