Nonprofit · EIN 20-2972383
SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT
Tax-exempt · HESPERIA, CA 92344
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,689,215 | $5,679,011 | $10,204 | $3,105,475 | $915,065 | $2,190,410 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,267,993 | $5,256,727 | $11,266 | $3,446,626 | $1,266,420 | $2,180,206 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,589,165 | $4,588,749 | $416 | $3,727,703 | $1,558,763 | $2,168,940 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,685,908
- of which government grants
- $5,641,966
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $170
- Other revenue
- $3,137
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $479,429
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,375,344
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,677,792
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $132,112
- Occupancy
- $297,847
- Depreciation
- $33,320
- Program services (functional)
- $5,045,113
- Management and general (functional)
- $616,493
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,405
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,446,626
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,105,475
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $915,065
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,190,410
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $159,206
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,190,410
- Gross receipts
- $5,689,215
- Employees
- 68
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR ALLENDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $207,935 | $40,147 |
| DESIREE GARDNER | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 40 | $149,925 | $68,273 |
| MARISOL REINHOLD | COUNSELOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,249 | $27,843 |
| CRISTINA DIAZ | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,052 | $40,654 |
| KAREN ENGELSEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT WARD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY FIEDLER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT JACKSON | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR ALLENDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $187,528 | $55,129 |
| DESIREE GARDNER | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 40 | $136,030 | $74,441 |
| ANTHONY WIGGINS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,913 | $39,125 |
| MARISOL REINHOLD | GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,158 | $37,165 |
| CRISTINA DIAZ | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,408 | $39,626 |
| KAREN ENGELSEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT JACKSON | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY FIEDLER | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT WARD | BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR ALLENDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $170,547 | $30,639 |
| DESIREE GARDNER | BUSINESS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,405 | $47,133 |
| COLLEEN KUHN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ENGELSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY FIEDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12850 MUSCATEL ST, HESPERIA, CA 92344-5566
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VICTOR ALLENDE, 12850 MUSCATEL STREET, HESPERIA, CA 92345
- Signed the 990
- DESIRE GARDNER, BUSINESS MANAGER
- Phone
- (760) 949-9202
- Website
- WWW.SLAHD.COM
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-2972383 or by the name SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT.
- 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
SUMMIT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (SLA) IS A TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS EXCEL UNDER THE MENTORSHIP AND CARE OF TEACHERS AND STAFF MEMBERS. SLA PROVIDES STUDENTS IN GRADES SEVEN THROUGH TWELVE A TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH A FOCUS ON PUBLIC SAFETY TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY. STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM SLA ARE SELF-MOTIVATED LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO HAVE MASTERED THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO SUCCEED AND THRIVE IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- SUMMIT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - HIGH DESERT (THE SCHOOL) IS A PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN 7TH - 12TH GRADE. OFFERINGS INCLUDE TUITION FREE EDUCATION WITH COURSES SPECIALIZING IN PUBLIC SERVICE CAREERS INCLUDING MILITARY, LAW, AND FIRE SCIENCES. WITH SMALL CLASSROOM SIZES BOASTING AN AVERAGE OF 25 STUDENTS PER CLASS, STUDENTS RECEIVE PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION. THE SCHOOL OFFERS A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TO ALL STUDENTS THAT EQUIPS THEM WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO OPERATE IN A LEADERSHIP ROLE SUCCESSFULLY AND WITH INTEGRITY. COMMUNITY SERVICE, RIGOROUS ACADEMICS, STRONG VALUES, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH MAKE UP THE CORE COMPONENTS OF SUMMIT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S HEART, MIND, BODY, AND SOUL PHILOSOPHY.Expenses $5,045,113
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
- 20-2972383
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- 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 (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,105,475
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,689,215
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,689,215 | $5,679,011 | $3,105,475 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,267,993 | $5,256,727 | $3,446,626 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,589,165 | $4,588,749 | $3,727,703 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,482,338 | $4,468,248 | $3,352,448 | 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 20-2972383).
Questions about SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT
- What is the EIN of SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT is 20-2972383.
- Is SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT 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 SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT 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 SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT 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 SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names VICTOR ALLENDE.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $207,935 (VICTOR ALLENDE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SUMMIT LEADERSHIP-HIGH DESERT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,689,215, expenses of $5,679,011 and total assets of $3,105,475 at year end.
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