Nonprofit · EIN 20-1267289
GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,034,299 | $8,480,598 | $553,701 | $5,757,255 | $2,180,996 | $3,576,259 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,768,879 | $7,722,742 | $46,137 | $5,316,791 | $2,294,233 | $3,022,558 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,989,968
- of which government grants
- $8,951,048
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $20,973
- Other revenue
- $23,358
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $175,564
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,737,417
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,745,628
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,945
- Accounting fees
- $209,479
- Occupancy
- $142,623
- Travel
- $131,567
- Depreciation
- $306,442
- Program services (functional)
- $5,648,466
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,832,132
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,316,791
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,757,255
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,180,996
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,576,259
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,044,101
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,409,005
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $167,254
- Gross receipts
- $9,034,299
- Employees
- 99
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLY BLAKELY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $168,847 | $40,404 |
| ALANA ALTHAUS-CRESSMAN | ASSISTANT EXECUITVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,056 | $40,920 |
| EILEEN FARNAN | PROGRAM MANAGER/READING SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,403 | $33,449 |
| SUSAN BEALS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ROACH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SPRING COHEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICA THOMAS-MENCKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA BROWN | MEMBER (RESIGNED 08/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN REIF | PRESIDENT (RESIGNED 12/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLY BLAKELY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $161,473 | $40,232 |
| ALANA ALTHAUS-CRESSMAN | COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,901 | $38,985 |
| EILEEN FARNAN | PROGRAM MANAGER/ READING S Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,126 | $33,218 |
| JUSTIN MCCOLUM | PROGRAM MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,449 | $32,500 |
| DUSTIN REIF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BEALS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY WARKEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SPRING COHEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ROACH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1030 W A BARR RD, MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067-9466
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHELLY BLAKELY, 1030 W A BARR RD, MOUNT SHASTA, CA 96067
- Signed the 990
- SHELLY BLAKELY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (530) 926-5800
- Website
- GECS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-1267289 or by the name GOLDEN EAGLE 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 OF GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO SERVE STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 IN SISKIYOU COUNTY AND CASTELLA, BY PROVIDING A PERSONALIZED LEARNING PROGRAM AND SUPPORTING PARENTAL CHOICE IN EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF A CALIFORNIA STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION. GECS BELIEVES THAT STUDENTS LEARN BEST IN A PERSONALIZED ENVIRONMENT THAT TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THEIR SPECIFIC SKILLS, INTERESTS, STRENGTHS, AND NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL (GECS) IS A PERSONALIZED LEARNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED UPON ENTRY, AND A PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLAN IS DEVELOPED. THIS PLAN TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THEIR PERSONAL NEEDS, RESOURCES, LEARNING STYLES, TALENTS AND ABILITIES. THE CREDENTIALED TEACHER (EDUCATIONAL FACILITATOR), THE PARENTS/ GUARDIANS AND THE STUDENT WORK TOGETHER TO IMPLEMENT THIS PLAN. THE VISION OF GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD COMMUNITY, PROMOTE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND CREATE ENGAGING AND INSPIRING LEARNING EXPERIENCES.Expenses $5,648,466
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
- 20-1267289
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,757,255
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,034,299
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,034,299 | $8,480,598 | $5,757,255 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,768,879 | $7,722,742 | $5,316,791 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,239,801 | $7,489,904 | $5,480,446 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,155,137 | $6,777,093 | $4,863,197 | 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 20-1267289).
Questions about GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL is 20-1267289.
- Is GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOLDEN EAGLE 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 GOLDEN EAGLE 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 GOLDEN EAGLE 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 GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHELLY BLAKELY.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,847 (SHELLY BLAKELY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,034,299, expenses of $8,480,598 and total assets of $5,757,255 at year end.
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