Summit Public Schools
Summit public schools (sps) is a nonprofit, california public benefit corporation, designed to train, consult and advise public school teachers and administrators; to support, manage, operate, guide, direct …
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A tuition-free top performing public charter school network opens to a diverse population of students that prepare them for success in college and career.
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Mission
Summit public schools (sps) is a nonprofit, california public benefit corporation, designed to train, consult and advise public school teachers and administrators; to support, manage, operate, guide, direct and promote public charter schools (the schools); and for other charitable educational purposes as may occur from time to time. Sps is economically dependent on state and federal funding. The charters may be revoked by their authorizers for material violations of the charter, failure to meet pupil outcomes identified in the charter, failure to meet generally accepted standards of fiscal management, or violation of any provision of the law.
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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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Summit Public Schools 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
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologySummit Public Schools is a registered education nonprofit based in Redwood City, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262034843. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $58M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Summit Public Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262034843. 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.
Summit Public Schools has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% 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.
Summit Public Schools is located in Redwood City, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Summit Public Schools has $58M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% 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.
Summit Public Schools 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 major organization. It has $58M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Summit Public Schools. 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, Summit Public Schools 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
A tuition-free top performing public charter school network opens to a diverse population of students that prepare them for success in college and career. Summit Public Schools is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $58M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Summit Public Schools are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Summit Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262034843, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
SUMMIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 48 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 · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Summit Public Schools
- What is Summit Public Schools?
- Summit Public Schools is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Redwood City, United States. A tuition-free top performing public charter school network opens to a diverse population of students that prepare them for success in college and career.
- When was Summit Public Schools founded?
- Summit Public Schools was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Summit Public Schools?
- Cady Ching serves as CEO.
- Where is Summit Public Schools located?
- Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, United States.
- What is Summit Public Schools's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Summit Public Schools trustworthy?
- Summit Public Schools has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Summit Public Schools's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262034843.
- What is Summit Public Schools's website?
- http://www.summitps.org