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Manzanita Charter School

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Manzanita Charter Middle School

Education Richmond, CA EIN: 680450000 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Richmond, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B25
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

To create a safe, nurturing, and diverse educational community for our children.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B25
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.86%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.70
Program$0.70

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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

Manzanita 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, 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
11

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Martin W C••••
Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

$60M renovation of Vandenberg-based Manzanita Charter School begins this month - Santa Maria Times
Jun 2026
santamariatimes.com
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Manzanita Charter School makes history with launch of new middle school at Hancock College in Lompoc - Santa Maria Times
Aug 2025
santamariatimes.com
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
UPDATE: Vandenberg Middle School, Manzanita Charter School reopen after lockdowns Tuesday afternoon - KSBY News
Nov 2024
www.ksby.com
Vandenberg Middle School lockdown lifted, Manzanita Charter reopened, threat non-credible - Santa Maria Times
Nov 2024
santamariatimes.com
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Manzanita Charter School on Vandenberg SFB receives $43M for campus improvements - Lompoc Record
Nov 2023
lompocrecord.com
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Manzanita Middle School to remain open after winning appeal - Richmond Standard
Jun 2020
richmondstandard.com
Manzanita Public Charter School celebrates with 'Pawsitivity Parade' - Santa Ynez Valley News
May 2020
syvnews.com
WCCUSD confirms decision not to renew Manzanita Middle’s charter - Richmond Standard
Apr 2020
richmondstandard.com
WCCUSD to hold meeting on fate of Manzanita Middle School Charter - Richmond Standard
Apr 2020
richmondstandard.com
Lompoc school board extends Manzanita charter, pushes for more state funding - Lompoc Record
Mar 2020
lompocrecord.com

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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 133,127
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 65,249
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 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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 22 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 · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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