Nonprofit · EIN 20-1782192
ISANA
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $57,218,140 | $54,826,907 | $2,391,233 | $85,755,334 | $44,667,572 | $41,087,762 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $56,711,784 | $50,945,640 | $5,766,144 | $61,665,135 | $22,968,606 | $38,696,529 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $54,789,171
- of which government grants
- $54,785,923
- Program service revenue
- $71,495
- Investment income
- $2,357,474
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $833,630
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,998,282
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $35,344,198
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $212,634
- Accounting fees
- $65,950
- Occupancy
- $2,776,531
- Travel
- $390,883
- Depreciation
- $142,732
- Program services (functional)
- $38,345,431
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,481,476
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $61,665,135
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,755,334
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $44,667,572
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,087,762
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,924,819
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $40,319,796
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $767,966
- Gross receipts
- $57,218,140
- Employees
- 501
- Volunteers
- 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadia Shaiq | Chief Executive Officer/President Officer | 40 | $215,223 | $64,837 |
| John Vargas | Chief Operating Officer/Secretary Officer | 40 | $186,469 | $26,555 |
| Patrick Stickley | Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,548 | $51,950 |
| Autrilla Gillis | Director of Expanded Learning Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,392 | $47,752 |
| Wilburd Estrada | Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,406 | $49,257 |
| Titchamroeun Son | Principal Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,959 | $50,164 |
| Raul Alarcon | CAO Officer | 40 | $170,336 | $26,064 |
| Joseph Ortiz | Director of Media & Technology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,014 | $8,808 |
| Vijay Patel | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Svea Morales | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Young | Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Lee | Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN VARGAS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $187,281 | $22,294 |
| NADIA SHAIQ | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $163,790 | $13,789 |
| PATRICK STICKLEY | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,275 | $17,329 |
| AUTRILLA GILLIS | DIRECTOR OF EXPANDED LEARN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,424 | $12,332 |
| DIANA MACIAS | DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,598 | $17,055 |
| JOSEPH ORTIZ | DIRECTOR OF MEDIA & TECHNO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,048 | $6,087 |
| ROBERT THRASH IV | DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,277 | $6,087 |
| RAUL ALARCON | CAO Officer | 40 | $68,698 | $15,994 |
| SVEA MORALES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JAE CHANG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| VIJAY PATEL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3580 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1130, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010-2546
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Nadia Shaiq, 3580 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1130, Los Angeles, CA 90010
- Signed the 990
- John Vargas, Chief Operations Officer
- Phone
- (323) 291-1211
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
To work together to provide each ISANA scholar with a diverse, equitable, supportive, rigorous, and engaging learning experience so that every individual will thrive at ISANA and beyond.
Program accomplishments
- To operate public charter schools where at risk students will thrive in an atmosphere of high expectations.Our vision encompasses five critical focus areas:Academic Excellence - Our academic program will challenge the intellect and maximize the potential of each student to acquire knowledge, concepts, and skills necessary to become thinking, productive, responsible citizens. Excellence in academics results in a love of lifelong learning and supportive, involved community.Mutual Respect - ISANA will foster a culture of mutual respect that builds trust and engages students in learning.High-Quality Teachers and Paraprofessionals - Teachers and paraprofessionals will meet ESSA standards by meeting all applicable state certification and licensure requirements.Parental Investment and Community Involvement - Parents want the best for their children and share in the responsibility and the process of educating their children. These involved parents will serve as catalysts to students' success.Respect and Diversity - ISANA will be an inclusive community in which people from different cultural, ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds learn, live, and work harmoniously with mutual respect, without compromising their beliefs and their identities. We will champion the cause of excellence and equity.Schools operated include the following:- ISANA Nascent Academy serves 526 students in grades TK-8.- ISANA Octavia Academy serves 356 students in grades TK-8.- ISANA Palmati Academy serves 360 students in grades TK-8.- ISANA Cardinal Academy serves 296 students in grades TK-5.- ISANA Achernar Academy serves 414 students in grades TK-8.- ISANA Himalia Academy serves 648 students in grades TK-8.Expenses $38,345,431 · revenue $71,495
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
- 20-1782192
- 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 (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,755,334
- Income (IRS master file)
- $57,218,140
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $52,741,670 | $45,580,092 | $56,271,429 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $48,772,681 | $43,810,078 | $34,271,755 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about ISANA
- What is the EIN of ISANA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ISANA is 20-1782192.
- Is ISANA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to ISANA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ISANA 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 ISANA 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 ISANA 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 ISANA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Nadia Shaiq.
- Who are the officers and directors of ISANA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $215,223 (Nadia Shaiq, Chief Executive Officer/President).
- How much revenue does ISANA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,218,140, expenses of $54,826,907 and total assets of $85,755,334 at year end.
Other nonprofits in LOS ANGELES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EIN 95-1642394 · last filed 990 for 2025
- LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY EIN 95-1643334 · last filed 990 for 2025
- THE UCLA FOUNDATION EIN 95-2250801 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EIN 47-2892698 · last filed 990 for 2025
- OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE EIN 95-1667177 · last filed 990 for 2025
- KIPP SOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS EIN 26-1607268 · last filed 990 for 2025
- GREEN DOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS EIN 95-4679811 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CHARLES DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE EIN 95-6151774 · last filed 990 for 2025