Anacapa School
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Anacapa School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1983, with $1,251,845 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
814 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 EIN 95-3651488 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▲ 1.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$860K
Net assets
-$488K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Anacapa School— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +31% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Anacapa School: 0 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Anacapa School— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Anacapa School: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 814 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.6M (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $887KNet assets -$488K
Operating margin
31.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$398K
Total liabilities
$887K
Net assets
-$488K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,251,845▲1.9% | $860,165▼16.9% | -$488,353 | $398,340▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,228,650▼27.5% | $1,034,738▼37.4% | -$488,353 | $289,986▼50.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,694,411▼8.0% | $1,652,023▼26.9% | -$488,353▲8.5% | $589,674▼28.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,842,035▲761% | $2,260,619▲648% | -$533,658▼1319% | $820,709▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $213,958▼82.4% | $302,042▼81.4% | -$37,600▼177% | $916,405▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,215,924▼0.9% | $1,624,582▼2.2% | $48,675▼89.3% | $993,612▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,226,564▼45.3% | $1,661,277▲13.4% | $453,931▼48.7% | $872,635▼25.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,242,319▲60.5% | $1,464,723▼9.8% | $885,264▲371% | $1,171,644▲135% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,396,991▲5.9% | $1,623,364▲2.5% | $188,016▼53.4% | $497,906▼29.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,318,688▼26.3% | $1,583,466▼10.8% | $403,644▼43.9% | $706,265▼28.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,790,242▲9.6% | $1,775,720▲8.8% | $719,513▲0.6% | $981,308▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,633,169 | $1,631,673▼3.1% | $715,542▲5.8% | $1,062,013▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,683,173▲9.9% | $676,533▲12.2% | $1,052,467▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,531,159▲2.1% | $602,716▲49.4% | $900,872▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,500,248 | $403,290 | $673,528 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $400K total
8 grants to Anacapa School totaling $400K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $130,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $110,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2021 | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Advised - for the anacapa annual fund. | 2021 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2020 | $39,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2019 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Anacapa School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Anacapa School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3651488, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Anacapa School's EIN?
- Anacapa School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3651488.
- How much revenue does Anacapa School report?
- Anacapa School reported $1,251,845 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Anacapa School have?
- CharityIndex grades Anacapa School D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Anacapa School (EIN 95-3651488) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.