Ravens For Transparency

Our Investigation of the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation Revealed:

• A cumulative $3.5M uncategorized expense.

• Failure to report Executive Director salaries, in violation of federal tax law.

• Fees imposed on school organizations far higher than at other comparable foundations.

• The quiet removal of its Executive Director of 12 years.

Led to:

• A financial audit that verified our claims.

• A cut in the rate of fees being charged on donations.

• The refiling of problematic IRS documents.

• The ongoing drafting of an MOU between the SDUHSD district and the foundation to establish better financial reporting guidelines to promote transparency.

• Recieving the Golden Watchdog Award from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association