MAIN STREET SCHOLARS
We build confidence. Main Street Scholars provides a rigorous, student-centered curriculum that lets each learner progress at an individual pace while developing academic curiosity and lifelong love of learning.
About MAIN STREET SCHOLARS
Main Street Scholars is a donor-facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit college-model school and coaching center based in Half Moon Bay, California (tax ID 81-3541206). The organization operates a small, student-focused middle and high school program and an academic coaching center that supports transitions to public and private schools and college preparation.
Founded to provide customized, mentor-driven education, Main Street Scholars emphasizes individualized learning plans, low student-to-teacher ratios, and a liberal-arts framework. In recent years the organization has continued in-person operations, run seasonal and summer programs, maintained accreditation, and reported annual Form 990 activity consistent with operating a small independent school and coaching practice.
Notable achievements
WASC accreditation (current through June 2028)
Maintains regional accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, affirming institutional quality and continuous improvement.
A–G approval for UC/CSU eligibility
Offers courses approved to meet University of California and California State University A–G requirements, supporting students who pursue admission to four-year public campuses.
Measured student impact and college placements
The school and coaching center report having served hundreds of students and families; individual student outcomes include admissions to multiple UC campuses and high standardized-test performance cited by the organization.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $101K
- Annual revenue
- $339K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 81-3541206
- Location
- Half Moon Bay, CA
- Website
- www.mainstreetscholars.org
- On Mahalo since
- May 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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