Manzanita Charter School
To create a safe, nurturing, and diverse educational community for our children.
Manzanita Charter Middle School
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Visit www.manzy.orgAbout Manzanita Charter School
Serving the 6th, 7th and 8th grades, Manzanita is a small parent cooperative middle school with a strong commitment to excellence in academics and the arts taught within a safe, secure and nurturing community.
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Mission
To create a safe, nurturing, and diverse educational community for our children.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Manzanita Charter School has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyManzanita Charter School is a registered education nonprofit based in Richmond, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 680450000. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Manzanita Charter School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680450000. 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.
Manzanita Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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.
Manzanita Charter School is located in Richmond, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Manzanita Charter School has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% 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.
Manzanita 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Manzanita 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, Manzanita 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Serving the 6th, 7th and 8th grades, Manzanita is a small parent cooperative middle school with a strong commitment to excellence in academics and the arts taught within a safe, secure and nurturing community. Manzanita Charter School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Manzanita Charter School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Manzanita Charter School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680450000, 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.
MANZANITA 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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$60M renovation of Vandenberg-based Manzanita Charter School begins this month - Santa Maria Times
Manzanita Charter School makes history with launch of new middle school at Hancock College in Lompoc - Santa Maria Times
UPDATE: Vandenberg Middle School, Manzanita Charter School reopen after lockdowns Tuesday afternoon - KSBY News
Vandenberg Middle School lockdown lifted, Manzanita Charter reopened, threat non-credible - Santa Maria Times
Manzanita Charter School on Vandenberg SFB receives $43M for campus improvements - Lompoc Record
Manzanita Middle School to remain open after winning appeal - Richmond Standard
Manzanita Public Charter School celebrates with 'Pawsitivity Parade' - Santa Ynez Valley News
WCCUSD confirms decision not to renew Manzanita Middle’s charter - Richmond Standard
WCCUSD to hold meeting on fate of Manzanita Middle School Charter - Richmond Standard
Lompoc school board extends Manzanita charter, pushes for more state funding - Lompoc Record
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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 22 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Manzanita Charter School
- What is Manzanita Charter School?
- Manzanita Charter School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Richmond, United States. Serving the 6th, 7th and 8th grades, Manzanita is a small parent cooperative middle school with a strong commitment to excellence in academics and the arts taught within a safe, secure and nurturing community.
- When was Manzanita Charter School founded?
- Manzanita Charter School was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Manzanita Charter School?
- Martin W Coyne serves as Director.
- Where is Manzanita Charter School located?
- Headquartered in Richmond, CA, United States.
- What is Manzanita Charter School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Manzanita Charter School trustworthy?
- Manzanita Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Manzanita Charter School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680450000.
- What is Manzanita Charter School's website?
- http://www.manzy.org