<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2022v5.0" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-06-10T13:47:39-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-08-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>770296692</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Finn &amp; Cohen CPAs APC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>425 Pacific Street Suite 302</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Monterey</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>93940</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990EZ</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-09-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>946102848</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>The Lyceum of Monterey County</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>LYCE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8313726098</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1073 6th Street</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Monterey</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>93940</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Christine Westbrook</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Treasurer</PersonTitleTxt>
      <SignatureDt>2024-06-10</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>Christine</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>Westbrook</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Mark Kintz CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00966850</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>8313755166</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>2</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL1</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
        <FederatedAssuranceLevelCd>FAL1</FederatedAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="4">
    <IRS990EZ documentId="IRS990EZ" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO TransfersPersonalBenefitsContr" softwareId="22015553" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>www.lyceum.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <Organization501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA">X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>155742</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>
      <ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>127547</ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>25634</ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeAmt>2561</InvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt>0</CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>0</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt>0</SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>0</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <TotalRevenueAmt>155742</TotalRevenueAmt>
      <SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt>129906</SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt>
      <FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>60</FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>
      <PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>132</PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>
      <OtherExpensesTotalAmt>61044</OtherExpensesTotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesAmt>191142</TotalExpensesAmt>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>-35400</ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>243293</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>207893</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>
      <CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>236183</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>211221</EOYAmt>
      </CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
      <LandAndBuildingsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>49766</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>48628</EOYAmt>
      </LandAndBuildingsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
        <BOYAmt>1321</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>929</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
      <Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>287270</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>260778</EOYAmt>
      </Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
      <SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>43977</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>52885</EOYAmt>
      </SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>243293</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>207893</EOYAmt>
      </NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
      <PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>Educational Enrichment</PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>Fall, Spring, and Summer enrichment classes are offered to students in Monterey County and surrounding areas. Subjects include art, science, language and humanities. The Lyceum also conducts the Monterey County Mock Trial, History Day, 4th &amp; 5th Grade Spelling Bee, Model UN, Space Camp, and Expanding Your Horizons. Enrichment opportunities are the focus for all students.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>169366</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>169366</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Christine Westbrook</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Maria Owen</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Lucille Standifer</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Elaine Herrmann</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP/Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Gael Meraud</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Ralucca Gera</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>false</ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>
      <ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>false</ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>
      <OrganizationHadUBIInd>false</OrganizationHadUBIInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>false</OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>
      <Form1120PolFiledInd>false</Form1120PolFiledInd>
      <MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>false</MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>0</TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>
      <TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>0</TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Joyce Breckenridge</PersonNm>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1073 6th Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Monterey</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>93940</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PhoneNum>8313726098</PhoneNum>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFndsInd>false</DonorAdvisedFndsInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <TanningServicesProvidedInd>false</TanningServicesProvidedInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>NONE</PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>
      <PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>NONE</PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>
      <FiledScheduleAInd>true</FiledScheduleAInd>
    </IRS990EZ>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA" softwareId="22015553" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>137213</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>114430</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>135691</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>169071</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>127547</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>683952</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>34657</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>18625</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>9176</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>20075</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>25634</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>108167</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
      <TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp>
      <GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>171870</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>133055</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>144867</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>189146</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>153181</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>792119</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>792119</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>12475</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2465</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3065</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2509</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2561</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>23075</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <Post1975UBTIGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </Post1975UBTIGrp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>12475</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2465</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3065</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2509</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2561</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>23075</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
      <OtherIncome509Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome509Grp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>184345</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>135520</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>147932</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>191655</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>155742</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>815194</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.97170</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.96550</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.02830</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.03450</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="IRS990ScheduleB" softwareId="22015553" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO" softwareId="22015553" softwareVersionNum="2022v5.0">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.1001</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Advertising and Promotion $4531</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.1002</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Office Expenses $5266</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.1009</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Depreciation $1530</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.1012</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Insurance $5773</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Academic event expenses $33574</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Utilities $6553</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Mentor Program Expense $1355</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Yard/Garden $718</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.5</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Memberships $651</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Taxes $414</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.7</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Repairs $390</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.8</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Volunteer Appreciation $146</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Bank charges $143</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Assets.1002</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $665 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $460</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Assets.1003</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $656 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $469</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Total Liabilities.1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Payroll liabilities - Beginning $119 Payroll liabilities - Ending $119</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Total Liabilities.2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Unrealized market appreciation - Beginning $43858 Unrealized market appreciation - Ending $52766</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
