SIERRA ACADEMY OF EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $3.2M · expenses $3.2M · assets $1.4M
- EIN
- 45-4921985
- Address
- 505 MAIN ST, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-2218
- Website
- www.sierraacademy.net
- NTEE code
- B29
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2014
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
The mission of Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is to inspire students to achieve high standards, create quality work, develop quality character, and embrace lifelong learning and service through Expeditionary Learning.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
5 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Young | Executive Dir. | 2021-2024 | $152,249 | $484,066 | 1 |
| Erica Crane (former) | Director | 2014-2020 | $106,669 | $647,118 | 1 |
| Suzanne Hardin (former) | Secretary | 2014-2016 | $41,478 | $93,478 | 1 |
| John Bradrick (former) | Director | 2021 | $54,411 | $54,411 | 1 |
| Mary Hunter (former) | Director | 2019-2020 | $0 | $37,389 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
21 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Mccay-Moran | Director | 2023-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrew Prakash | Director | 2023-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Emma Oladsson-Goldberg | Director | 2023-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tim Reid | Chairman | 2022-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Suzzane Hardin | Director | 2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joel Swift (former) | Chairman | 2017-2023 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andres Amador (former) | Director | 2021-2023 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Geoffrey Nelson (former) | Director | 2017-2022 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karen Suenram (former) | Director | 2017-2022 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rachel Roos (former) | Director | 2014-2022 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marie Hippsley (former) | Director | 2021-2022 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Luke Rutten (former) | Trustee | 2020 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Linda Brown (former) | Chairman | 2014-2019 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Mooers (former) | Trustee | 2017-2019 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Donna Hajduk (former) | Trustee | 2017-2019 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rebecca Mooers (former) | Trustee | 2017-2019 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alex Ezzell (former) | Chairman | 2014-2016 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian Martinez (former) | Treasurer | 2014-2016 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Williams (former) | Trustee | 2014-2016 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristan McLean (former) | Trustee | 2014-2016 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Hughes (former) | Trustee | 2014-2016 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $152K · 57 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD YOUNG | Executive Dir. | 40 | $127,833 | $0 | $24,416 | $152,249 | 1 |
| SUZZANE HARDIN | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE MCCAY-MORAN | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW PRAKASH | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMMA OLADSSON-GOLDBERG | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIM REID | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $150K · 46 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD YOUNG | Executive Dir. | 40 | $126,350 | $0 | $24,133 | $150,483 | 1 |
| JOEL SWIFT | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDRES AMADOR | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE MCCAY-MORAN | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW PRAKASH | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMMA OLADSSON-GOLDBERG | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIM REID | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $116K · 41 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD YOUNG | Executive Dir. | 40 | $97,625 | $0 | $18,522 | $116,147 | 1 |
| JOEL SWIFT | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDRES AMADOR | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEOFFREY NELSON | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN SUENRAM | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RACHEL ROOS | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARIE HIPPSLEY | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TIM REID | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · 2 paid, $120K · 38 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD YOUNG | Director | 40 | $59,233 | $0 | $5,954 | $65,187 | 1 |
| JOHN BRADRICK | Director | 40 | $54,411 | $0 | $0 | $54,411 | 1 |
| JOEL SWIFT | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDRES AMADOR | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEOFFREY NELSON | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN SUENRAM | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RACHEL ROOS | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARIE HIPPSLEY | Trustee | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $107K · 37 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA CRANE | Director | 40 | $103,321 | $0 | $3,348 | $106,669 | 1 |
| JOEL SWIFT | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LUKE RUTTEN | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEOFFREY NELSON | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN SUENRAM | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RACHEL ROOS | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY HUNTER | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 9 people listed · 2 paid, $147K · 44 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Crane | Executive Dir. | 40 | $95,467 | $0 | $14,425 | $109,892 | 1 |
| Mary Hunter | Trustee | 40 | $36,115 | $0 | $1,274 | $37,389 | 1 |
| Linda Brown | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Mooers | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Geoffrey Nelson | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Suenram | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Donna Hajduk | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joel Swift | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rebecca Mooers | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $107K · 38 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Crane | Director | 40 | $88,146 | $0 | $18,983 | $107,129 | 1 |
| Linda Brown | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Mooers | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Geoffrey Nelson | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Suenram | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Donna Hajduk | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joel Swift | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rebecca Mooers | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $102K · 32 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Crane | Executive Dir. | 40 | $87,555 | $0 | $14,272 | $101,827 | 1 |
| Linda Brown | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tom Mooers | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Geoffrey Nelson | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Suenram | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Donna Hajduk | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joel Swift | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rebecca Mooers | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 9 people listed · 2 paid, $141K · 21 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Crane | Director | 40 | $83,247 | $0 | $16,673 | $99,920 | 1 |
| Suzanne Hardin | Secretary | 40 | $40,230 | $0 | $1,248 | $41,478 | 1 |
| Alex Ezzell | Chairman | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rachel Pena-Roos | Vice President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brian Martinez | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Williams | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Linda Brown | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristan McLean | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Hughes | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 9 people listed · 2 paid, $126K · 21 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Crane | Director | 40 | $75,312 | $0 | $15,086 | $90,398 | 1 |
| Suzanne Hardin | Secretary | 40 | $34,790 | $0 | $1,062 | $35,852 | 1 |
| Alex Ezzell | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rachel Pena-Roos | Vice President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brian Martinez | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Williams | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Linda Brown | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristan McLean | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Michael Hughes | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 9 people listed · 2 paid, $47K · 14 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA CRANE | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $31,283 | $0 | $0 | $31,283 | 1 |
| SUZANNE HARDIN | SECRETARY TO THE BOARD | 40 | $16,148 | $0 | $0 | $16,148 | 1 |
| BRIAN MARTINEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINDA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTAN MCLEAN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEX EZZELL | PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RACHEL PENA-ROOS | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,219,935 | $3,238,283 | $1,401,963 | $584,136 | $3,219,935 | $0 | $127,833 | 57 | 5 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,308,901 | $3,189,843 | $1,627,335 | $602,484 | $3,308,901 | $0 | $126,350 | 46 | 5 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,926,599 | $2,794,640 | $1,647,911 | $483,426 | $2,926,599 | $0 | $97,625 | 41 | 20 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,744,170 | $2,717,553 | $604,740 | $351,467 | $2,744,170 | $0 | $113,644 | 38 | 20 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,291,723 | $2,165,849 | $682,987 | $324,850 | $2,291,723 | $0 | $106,669 | 37 | 20 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,124,709 | $2,033,916 | $564,860 | $198,976 | $2,124,709 | $0 | $131,582 | 44 | 20 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,085,591 | $2,189,459 | $339,031 | $108,179 | $2,085,591 | $0 | $88,146 | 38 | 20 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,911,765 | $1,868,707 | $380,728 | $212,047 | $1,911,765 | $0 | $87,555 | 32 | 20 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,746,347 | $1,545,285 | $375,176 | $168,989 | $1,746,347 | $0 | $126,292 | 21 | 20 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,339,000 | $1,233,503 | $294,881 | -$32,073 | $1,339,000 | $0 | $126,292 | 21 | 20 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $943,898 | $989,711 | $204,452 | -$137,570 | $939,337 | $4,561 | $94,824 | 14 | 20 |
Funders of this organization
3 grantors reported grants to this organization, $13,526 in all, tax years 2018 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE GREY WILSON FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SIERRA ACADEMY OF EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING” | 2023 | 1 | $6,000 | 2023 | $6,000 | show |
| PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018 | 1 | $5,941 | 2018 | $5,941 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SIERRA ACADEMY OF EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $1,585 | 2023 | $190 | show |
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2024 · Form 990 · $3,238,283 spent · pay $2,129,927 · grants $0 · events $25,269
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,478,369 | $1,251,830 | $226,539 | - | 45.7% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $319,660 | $249,134 | $70,526 | - | 9.9% | |
| Other (as described) | STUDENT TRAN, ACTIVITIES, SERV | $180,562 | $180,562 | - | - | 5.6% |
| Fees: other services | $169,608 | $27,183 | $142,425 | - | 5.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $167,424 | $167,424 | - | - | 5.2% | |
| Other employee benefits | $163,511 | $127,436 | $36,075 | - | 5.0% | |
| Other (as described) | OPERATIONS & HOUSEKEEPING | $140,729 | $140,729 | - | - | 4.3% |
| All other expenses | $132,873 | $113,355 | $19,518 | - | 4.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $127,833 | - | $127,833 | - | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | BOOKS & SUPPLIES | $114,639 | $114,639 | - | - | 3.5% |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL EDUCATION | $85,692 | $85,692 | - | - | 2.6% |
| Payroll taxes | $40,554 | $31,607 | $8,947 | - | 1.3% | |
| Insurance | $38,526 | - | $38,526 | - | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $30,827 | $30,827 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $25,269 | $25,269 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,649 | - | $8,649 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $8,008 | - | $8,008 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $5,550 | - | $5,550 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $3,238,283 | 100% |
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| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,333,828 | $1,085,219 | $248,609 | - | 41.8% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL EDUCATION | $372,611 | $372,611 | - | - | 11.7% |
| Other (as described) | STUDENT TRANSP & FIELD TRIPS | $214,193 | $214,193 | - | - | 6.7% |
| Pension plan contributions | $209,059 | $155,375 | $53,684 | - | 6.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $193,783 | $45,780 | $148,003 | - | 6.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $158,759 | $117,991 | $40,768 | - | 5.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $153,365 | $153,365 | - | - | 4.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $126,350 | - | $126,350 | - | 4.0% | |
| Other (as described) | BOOKS & SUPPLIES | $108,333 | $108,333 | - | - | 3.4% |
| Other (as described) | OPERATIONS & HOUSEKEEPING | $103,566 | $103,566 | - | - | 3.2% |
| All other expenses | $89,238 | $74,517 | $14,721 | - | 2.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $39,110 | $29,067 | $10,043 | - | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $34,267 | - | $34,267 | - | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $27,637 | $27,637 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $14,814 | $14,814 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $7,111 | - | $7,111 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,819 | - | $3,819 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $3,189,843 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $2,794,640 spent · pay $1,783,253 · grants $0 · events $24,534
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,317,051 | $1,026,983 | $290,068 | - | 47.1% | |
| Other (as described) | OPERATIONS & HOUSEKEEPING | $283,767 | $283,767 | - | - | 10.2% |
| Pension plan contributions | $197,727 | $143,540 | $54,187 | - | 7.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $196,249 | $49,975 | $146,274 | - | 7.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $133,226 | $96,715 | $36,511 | - | 4.8% | |
| All other expenses | $124,369 | $110,158 | $14,211 | - | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | STUDENT TRANSP & FIELD TRIPS | $121,777 | $121,777 | - | - | 4.4% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $97,625 | - | $97,625 | - | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL EDUCATION | $80,688 | $80,688 | - | - | 2.9% |
| Other (as described) | BOOKS & SUPPLIES | $72,459 | $72,459 | - | - | 2.6% |
| Insurance | $38,587 | - | $38,587 | - | 1.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $37,624 | $27,313 | $10,311 | - | 1.3% | |
| Information technology | $37,559 | $37,559 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $24,534 | $24,534 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $15,282 | $15,282 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $8,545 | - | $8,545 | - | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,932 | - | $4,932 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,639 | - | $2,639 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,794,640 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $2,717,553 spent · pay $1,776,375 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,296,681 | $1,268,676 | $28,005 | - | 47.7% | |
| Other (as described) | EQPT RENTAL & REPAIR | $198,485 | $156,193 | $42,292 | - | 7.3% |
| All other expenses | $188,660 | $152,753 | $35,907 | - | 6.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $174,195 | $169,631 | $4,564 | - | 6.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $147,640 | $143,973 | $3,667 | - | 5.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $113,644 | $113,644 | - | - | 4.2% | |
| Other (as described) | OPERATIONS & HOUSEKEEPING | $99,010 | $67,593 | $31,417 | - | 3.6% |
| Fees: management | $96,785 | - | $96,785 | - | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) | BOOKS & SUPPLIES | $89,083 | $79,038 | $10,045 | - | 3.3% |
| Other (as described) | NONCAPITALIZED EQUIPMENT | $84,146 | $84,146 | - | - | 3.1% |
| Fees: other services | $48,650 | $19,163 | $29,487 | - | 1.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $44,215 | $43,354 | $861 | - | 1.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $42,897 | - | $42,897 | - | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $38,088 | - | $38,088 | - | 1.4% | |
| Information technology | $27,938 | $27,938 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,497 | - | $10,497 | - | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $9,004 | $9,004 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,046 | $3,035 | $1,011 | - | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,889 | $3,889 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,717,553 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $2,165,849 spent · pay $1,419,299 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,034,889 | $1,012,939 | $21,950 | - | 47.8% | |
| Other (as described) | EQPT RENTAL & REPAIR | $196,926 | $154,634 | $42,292 | - | 9.1% |
| Other (as described) | BOOKS & SUPPLIES | $152,267 | $152,187 | $80 | - | 7.0% |
| Pension plan contributions | $152,033 | $149,110 | $2,923 | - | 7.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $106,669 | $106,669 | - | - | 4.9% | |
| All other expenses | $97,563 | $67,467 | $30,096 | - | 4.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $89,757 | $88,031 | $1,726 | - | 4.1% | |
| Fees: management | $89,067 | - | $89,067 | - | 4.1% | |
| Other (as described) | OPERATIONS & HOUSEKEEPING | $70,748 | $45,867 | $24,881 | - | 3.3% |
| Fees: other services | $48,172 | $20,900 | $27,272 | - | 2.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $35,951 | $35,260 | $691 | - | 1.7% | |
| Insurance | $33,635 | - | $33,635 | - | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | SPECIAL EDUCATION | $29,664 | $29,664 | - | - | 1.4% |
| Information technology | $10,528 | $10,528 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $8,807 | - | $8,807 | - | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,046 | $3,035 | $1,011 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,743 | $2,743 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,314 | - | $2,314 | - | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $70 | $70 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,165,849 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $2,033,916 spent · pay $1,342,496 · grants $0 · events $20,324
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $972,350 | $766,340 | $206,010 | - | 47.8% | |
| Occupancy | $169,969 | $169,969 | - | - | 8.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $162,158 | $67,201 | $94,957 | - | 8.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $134,840 | $105,266 | $29,574 | - | 6.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $131,582 | $95,467 | $36,115 | - | 6.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BOOKS & SUPPLIES | $89,769 | $89,769 | - | - | 4.4% |
| Other employee benefits | $70,242 | $54,836 | $15,406 | - | 3.5% | |
| Other (as described) | STUDENT TRANSP & FIELD TRIPS | $61,795 | $61,795 | - | - | 3.0% |
| Other (as described) | EQPT RENTAL & REPAIR | $38,428 | $38,428 | - | - | 1.9% |
| Other (as described) | OPERATIONS & HOUSEKEEPING | $36,715 | $36,715 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Payroll taxes | $33,482 | $26,138 | $7,344 | - | 1.6% | |
| All other expenses | $30,170 | $12,392 | $17,778 | - | 1.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $27,370 | - | $27,370 | - | 1.3% | |
| Insurance | $22,499 | - | $22,499 | - | 1.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $20,324 | $20,324 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Travel | $9,259 | $9,259 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,250 | - | $7,250 | - | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $7,060 | $7,060 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,650 | - | $4,650 | - | 0.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,004 | $4,004 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $2,033,916 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $2,189,459 spent · pay $1,429,188 · grants $0 · events $126,293
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $1,003,827 | $868,306 | $135,521 | - | 45.8% | |
| Occupancy | $218,955 | $218,955 | - | - | 10.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $188,225 | $149,671 | $38,554 | - | 8.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Books & Supplies | $138,084 | $138,084 | - | - | 6.3% |
| Other employee benefits | $114,210 | $90,817 | $23,393 | - | 5.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Student Events | $90,757 | $90,757 | - | - | 4.1% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $88,146 | - | $88,146 | - | 4.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $81,012 | $53,807 | $27,205 | - | 3.7% | |
| Fees: management | $62,450 | - | $62,450 | - | 2.9% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $35,536 | $35,536 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $34,780 | $27,656 | $7,124 | - | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $32,256 | - | $32,256 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Equpt Rental & Repair | $20,432 | $20,432 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Information technology | $17,846 | $17,846 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $15,737 | - | $15,737 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Dues & Memberships | $15,313 | - | $15,313 | - | 0.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $8,475 | - | $8,475 | - | 0.4% | |
| Office expenses | $8,114 | $8,114 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,750 | - | $7,750 | - | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $3,865 | - | $3,865 | - | 0.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,355 | $3,355 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| All other expenses | $334 | - | $334 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,189,459 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $1,868,707 spent · pay $1,193,524 · grants $0 · events $23,111
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $863,086 | $635,563 | $227,523 | - | 46.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $140,399 | $106,796 | $33,603 | - | 7.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $136,324 | $112,646 | $23,678 | - | 7.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Books & Curriculum | $111,353 | $111,353 | - | - | 6.0% |
| Occupancy | $108,781 | $108,781 | - | - | 5.8% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $98,499 | $74,925 | $23,574 | - | 5.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $87,555 | $87,555 | - | - | 4.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Student Transportation | $87,044 | $87,044 | - | - | 4.7% |
| Fees: management | $59,505 | - | $59,505 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Utilities | $37,616 | $37,616 | - | - | 2.0% |
| Travel | $25,249 | $25,249 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $23,111 | $23,111 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $19,240 | - | $19,240 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Equipment Rental & Repair | $16,811 | $16,811 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,225 | - | $14,225 | - | 0.8% | |
| All other expenses | $12,848 | $12,529 | $319 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,750 | - | $10,750 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,276 | - | $9,276 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $3,985 | $3,031 | $954 | - | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $2,946 | $2,946 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $104 | - | $104 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,868,707 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $1,545,285 spent · pay $1,018,310 · grants $0 · events $3,064
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $713,435 | $512,458 | $200,977 | - | 46.2% | |
| Occupancy | $146,000 | $146,000 | - | - | 9.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $126,292 | $126,292 | - | - | 8.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Books and Supplies | $101,559 | $101,559 | - | - | 6.6% |
| Other (as described) | Student Transportation | $87,945 | $87,945 | - | - | 5.7% |
| Pension plan contributions | $75,934 | $57,760 | $18,174 | - | 4.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $73,256 | $55,723 | $17,533 | - | 4.7% | |
| Fees: management | $58,653 | - | $58,653 | - | 3.8% | |
| Fees: other services | $50,625 | $44,289 | $6,336 | - | 3.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $29,393 | $22,358 | $7,035 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Operating Expenditures | $14,272 | - | $14,272 | - | 0.9% |
| Other (as described) | Equipment Rent and Repair | $13,916 | $13,916 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Fees: legal | $13,427 | - | $13,427 | - | 0.9% | |
| Insurance | $9,900 | - | $9,900 | - | 0.6% | |
| Travel | $7,549 | $7,549 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,850 | - | $5,850 | - | 0.4% | |
| All other expenses | $4,284 | - | $4,284 | - | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $4,006 | $4,006 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,764 | $3,764 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,064 | $3,064 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $2,062 | - | $2,062 | - | 0.1% | |
| Office expenses | $99 | - | $99 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,545,285 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $1,233,503 spent · pay $763,454 · grants $0 · events $1,434
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $504,932 | $466,660 | $38,272 | - | 40.9% | |
| Occupancy | $135,441 | $115,125 | $20,316 | - | 11.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $126,292 | $126,292 | - | - | 10.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $65,737 | - | $65,737 | - | 5.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $59,383 | $55,783 | $3,600 | - | 4.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Books and Supplies | $55,981 | $30,024 | $25,957 | - | 4.5% |
| Other (as described) | Student Transportation | $55,226 | $55,226 | - | - | 4.5% |
| Fees: accounting | $54,000 | - | $54,000 | - | 4.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $47,173 | $40,860 | $6,313 | - | 3.8% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $44,819 | $44,819 | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $28,028 | $26,328 | $1,700 | - | 2.3% | |
| Insurance | $21,084 | - | $21,084 | - | 1.7% | |
| All other expenses | $13,609 | $5,013 | $8,596 | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Other Operating Expenditures | $10,000 | $8,000 | $2,000 | - | 0.8% |
| Other (as described) | Equipment Rent and Repair | $7,076 | $6,015 | $1,061 | - | 0.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,298 | - | $2,298 | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,434 | - | $1,434 | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $990 | - | $990 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,233,503 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $989,711 spent · pay $534,117 · grants $0 · events $14,036
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $349,555 | $317,887 | $31,668 | - | 35.3% | |
| Other (as described) | BOOKS AND SUPPLIES | $182,952 | $146,361 | $36,591 | - | 18.5% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $94,824 | $86,232 | $8,592 | - | 9.6% | |
| Occupancy | $58,560 | $46,848 | $11,712 | - | 5.9% | |
| Fees: management | $52,669 | - | $52,669 | - | 5.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $45,300 | $45,300 | - | - | 4.6% | |
| Other (as described) | STUDENT TRANSPORTATION/FIELD | $45,277 | $45,277 | - | - | 4.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $43,987 | $40,002 | $3,985 | - | 4.4% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $24,280 | $22,080 | $2,200 | - | 2.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $21,471 | $19,526 | $1,945 | - | 2.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $14,036 | $11,229 | $2,807 | - | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $13,994 | - | $13,994 | - | 1.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,926 | $9,541 | $2,385 | - | 1.2% | |
| All other expenses | $11,273 | $2,500 | $8,773 | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,303 | - | $5,303 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT LEASES & REPAIRS | $4,942 | - | $4,942 | - | 0.5% |
| Fees: legal | $4,506 | - | $4,506 | - | 0.5% | |
| Interest | $2,483 | - | $2,483 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $1,289 | - | - | $1,289 | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS | $1,084 | - | $1,084 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $989,711 | 100% |