2026-03-24T11:48:26-05:00 2025-06-30 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 901 VIA PIEMONTE SUITE 300 ONTARIO CA 91764 990 2024-07-01 611559832 MEADOWS ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MEAD 8054957037 2000 LA GRANADA DRIVE THOUSAND OAKS CA 91362 KRISTEN WALKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8054957037 2026-03-20 1 1 CASIE ZWAHLEN CPA P02291311 9099857286 2026-03-20 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KRISTEN WALKER 2000 LA GRANADA DRIVE THOUSAND OAKS CA 91362 6657472 0 X WWW.MATESCHARTER.ORG X 2008 CA OPERATES AS A CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOL. 7 7 85 271 0 0 5748528 6387187 0 0 156548 176469 13992 87831 5919068 6651487 0 0 0 0 3872108 3955200 0 0 0 1511864 1707171 5383972 5662371 535096 989116 4987736 6007033 309453 339634 4678283 5667399 X INSTITUTING A VISION THAT WELCOMES INNOVATION, HONORS THE PAST, TRANSFORMS THE FUTURE, COMMANDS ACHIEVEMENT AND EMPOWERS ALL CHILDREN THROUGH THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY. 0 0 3989745 0 0 MEADOW ARTS & TECHNOLOGY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (MATES) IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL WITH GRADES FROM KINDERGARTEN TO 5TH GRADE. THE SCHOOL SERVED ON AVERAGE 385 STUDENTS BASED ON ADA. THE MISSION OF MATES IS INSTITUTING A VISION THAT WELCOMES INNOVATION, HONORS THE PAST, TRANSFORMS THE FUTURE, COMMANDS ACHIEVEMENT, AND EMPOWERS ALL CHILDREN THROUGH THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY. THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE THAT DRIVES MATES IS SIMPLE. WE COLLECTIVELY BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN DESERVE OUR BEST EFFORT IN PROVIDING A SAFE, STIMULATING, ENRICHED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY CHILD THRIVES. THIS INCLUDES A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITHIN THE RESEARCH-SUPPORTED FRAMEWORK OF THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, STRONG TEACHER COLLABORATION, HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CORE CONTENT AREAS, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. 3989745 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 85 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X KRISTEN WALKER 8054957037 2000 LA GRANADA DR THOUSAND OAKS CA 91362 CHRIS SUMMERS PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STACEY FOSTER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MONIQUE FOSTER CFO 1.00 X X 0 0 0 NADIA HEFNI FOSTER SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 GRACE JIANG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT WEBER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER VAGLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEGAN WINTER DIRECTOR (TERM ENDED 6/2/2025) 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN WALKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 127365 0 61491 127365 0 61491 1 0 1 0 VENTURA COUNTY SCHOOLS BUSINESS SERVICES 5100 ADOLFO ROAD STE BSA CAMARILLO CA 93012 BACK OFFICE SERVICES 247767 1 6198792 188395 6387187 176469 176469 5985 5985 0 0 CONTINGENT LOSS RECOVE 900099 71347 71347 OTHER LOCAL REVENUE 611110 16484 16484 87831 6651487 0 0 264300 179179 179179 2712649 2189597 523052 526139 410269 115870 454897 362320 92577 82336 58991 23345 247767 247767 26480 26480 14424 14424 509506 300712 208794 317835 14400 303435 27643 23198 4445 46814 25169 21645 79794 79794 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES 409437 398439 10998 COMMUNICATION 18495 18495 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 8976 8976 5662371 3989745 1672626 0 130355 135850 3591433 4286347 369809 481197 289108 366043 73491 70178 998949 346849 533540 652100 0 15318 4987736 6007033 196856 277369 112597 46947 0 15318 309453 339634 X 4011505 5109565 666778 557834 4678283 5667399 4987736 6007033 989116 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 577032 204897 372135 0 218722 118241 100481 203195 23711 179484 652100 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 15318 15318 X 6651487 0 6651487 0 6651487 5662371 0 5662371 0 5662371 PART X, LINE 2: THE SCHOOL IS A NONPROFIT ENTITY EXEMPT FROM THE PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 23701D. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED UPON POTENTIAL AUDIT OR EXAMINATION; THEREFORE, NO DISCLOSURES OF UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED. THE SCHOOL IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE SCHOOL FILES AN EXEMPT SCHOOL RETURN AND APPLICABLE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND WITH THE CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD. 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 MEADOW ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAKES ITS NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY KNOWN THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND ON THE STUDENT'S APPLICATION. THE SCHOOL DRAWS ITS STUDENTS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND CURRENTLY ENROLLS STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS RACIAL MINORITY GROUPS. SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 4 THE SCHOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSITANCE. SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 THE SCHOOL RECEIVES A PER ADA FEE FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR EVERY PUPIL ATTENDING THE SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, THE SCHOOL IS ELIGIBLE FOR LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND CALIFORNIA LOTTERY FUNDS. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KRISTEN WALKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 127365 0 0 0 0 0 24327 0 37164 0 188856 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. ONCE A DRAFT OF THE RETURN IS AVAILABLE, IT IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT WITH ANY CHANGES OR REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT WITH ANY CHANGES OR REVISIONS INCORPORATED INTO THE FILING. THE REVISED RETURN IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF ANY OUTSIDE INTEREST, OUTSIDE ACTIVITY, AND FINANCIAL INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR THE BOARD COMMITTEE DELEGATED THE AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE SUCH DISCLOSURES. THE BOARD OR DESIGNATED COMMITTEE REVIEWS ANY CONFLICTS PRESENTED BY INTERESTED PARTIES. THE CHAIRPERSON APPOINTS A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE TRANSACTION IN QUESTION AND REPORT FINDINGS TO THE BOARD. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION ARE IDENTIFIED AND COMPARED TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. THE BOARD VOTES ON THE MOST BENEFICIAL OPTION FOR THE ORGANIZATION. IF THE BOARD HAS REASON TO BELIEVE AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE BOARD WILL INVESTIGATE FURTHER AND IF NECESSARY, TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 HUMAN RESOURCES PERFORMS MARKET RESEARCH BASED ON INDUSTRY AND SIZE WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2023. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.