Nonprofit · EIN 03-0507280
TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,279,671 | $2,410,670 | -$130,999 | $2,257,717 | $418,987 | $1,838,730 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,215,835 | $2,271,170 | -$55,335 | $2,135,382 | $165,653 | $1,969,729 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,096,198 | $2,032,737 | $63,461 | $2,390,850 | $365,786 | $2,025,064 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,215,595
- of which government grants
- $1,958,889
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $58,154
- Other revenue
- $5,922
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $491,711
- Other salaries and wages
- $994,630
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,905,801
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $21,047
- Depreciation
- $53,569
- Program services (functional)
- $1,511,311
- Management and general (functional)
- $876,431
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,928
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,135,382
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,257,717
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $418,987
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,838,730
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $570,789
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,829,730
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,279,671
- Employees
- 69
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER PROUDFOOT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $139,003 | $68,342 |
| GWYNNE CROPSEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $87,096 | $51,254 |
| SHANNON WOODS | DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $71,606 | $43,764 |
| KEONNA GEER TERM END 11625 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $55,445 | $22,757 |
| DESIREE HUNT TERM END 13125 | DIRECTOR/SUBSTITUTE Trustee or director | 26 | $8,677 | $1,925 |
| SIENA SHAW | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SONNENSHINE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHARINA KLEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISON WHISNER | DIRECTOR/INTERIM TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAITLIN OSTRANDER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JASPER BILLINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BEAU SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER PROUDFOOT | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $109,287 | $32,811 |
| GWYNNE CROPSEY | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 35 | $81,101 | $41,291 |
| SHANNON WOODS | BOARD DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR Trustee or director | 43 | $40,022 | $16,819 |
| DESIREE HUNT | BOARD SECRETARY/INSTRUCTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 26 | $23,211 | $2,000 |
| ALEX YASBEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SIENA SHAW | VICE PRESIDENT (THRU MAY 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO ESPINOZA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JASPER BILLINGS | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TATIANNA MILLER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SONNENSHINE | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER PROUDFOOT | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,400 | $32,342 |
| GWYNNE CROPSEY | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 35 | $98,100 | $35,154 |
| ALEX YASBEK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASPER BILLINGS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO ESPINOZA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| DESIREE HUNT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| TATIANNA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SIENA SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER NOVEMBRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 ENCINAL ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-2115
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SIENA SHAW, 986 BOSTWICK LANE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
- Signed the 990
- VALERIE ROYALTEY-QUANDT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (831) 462-9404
- Website
- WWW.TIERRAPACIFICA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 03-0507280 or by the name TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE MISSION IS TO CREATE A COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AMONG PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD.
Program accomplishments
- 1. THE EDUCATION OF GRADES TK THROUGH 8 BY DEVELOPING NEW, INNOVATIVE, AND MORE FLEXIBLE WAYS OF EDUCATING CHILDREN WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. 2. CREATE A MULTI-GENERATIONAL COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS. 3. DEVELOP LIFE LONG LEARNERS. TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 160 STUDENTS.Expenses $1,511,311
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0507280
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,257,717
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,279,671
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,279,671 | $2,410,670 | $2,257,717 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,215,835 | $2,271,170 | $2,135,382 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,096,198 | $2,032,737 | $2,390,850 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,721,475 | $1,728,215 | $2,298,762 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0507280).
Questions about TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL is 03-0507280.
- Is TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SIENA SHAW.
- Who are the officers and directors of TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,003 (JENNIFER PROUDFOOT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does TIERRA PACIFICA CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,279,671, expenses of $2,410,670 and total assets of $2,257,717 at year end.
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