Nonprofit · EIN 20-8683005
SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC
Tax-exempt · DUBLIN, CA 94568
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,463,821 | $4,728,547 | -$264,726 | $10,609,586 | $2,419,389 | $8,190,197 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,468,972 | $4,265,686 | $203,286 | $11,025,772 | $2,416,421 | $8,609,351 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $238,370
- Program service revenue
- $4,232,028
- Investment income
- $9,905
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$17,079
- Other revenue
- -$16,482
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $349,960
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,099,583
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,923
- Accounting fees
- $66,675
- Occupancy
- $127,402
- Travel
- $1,039
- Depreciation
- $31,610
- Program services (functional)
- $4,155,262
- Management and general (functional)
- $413,829
- Fundraising (functional)
- $159,456
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,025,772
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,609,586
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,419,389
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,190,197
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $488,813
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,241,813
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,948,384
- Gross receipts
- $4,480,900
- Employees
- 78
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlene Sigman | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $171,374 | $14,952 |
| Mitch Sigman | Director Officer | 40 | $178,585 | $0 |
| Aye Thin | Director of Revenue Cycle Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,168 | $515 |
| Irene Garcia | Director of Human Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,659 | $0 |
| Julie Ishii | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cliff Silver | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Knabe | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Clift | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffery Tortorici | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Weng | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen M Pulido | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Carlucci | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ari Abramson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlene Sigman | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $139,771 | $37,646 |
| Mitch Sigman | Director Officer | 40 | $154,242 | $0 |
| Aye Thin | Director of Revenue Cycle Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,598 | $516 |
| Julie Ishii | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Routh | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Knabe | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Clift | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffery Tortorici | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sumit Sen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jasvinder Randhawa | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Eisenhauer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Carlucci | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ari Abramson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9801 DUBLIN BLVD, DUBLIN, CA 94568-2835
- In care of
- % MITCHELL D SIGMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Charlene Sigman, 9801 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
- Signed the 990
- Charlene Sigman, Executive Director
- Phone
- (928) 829-9555
- Website
- www.schoolofimagination.org
- Return prepared by
- Allworth Tax Solutions
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-8683005 or by the name SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC.
- 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 School of Imagination continues to lead the way in inclusive early childhood education and multidisciplinary intervention for neurodiverse learners. Our mission remains unwavering: to bring out the extraordinary in every child. In 2024, we expanded access to services, advanced operational efficiency, and strengthened sustainability to meet the growing needs of families across the Bay Area and beyond.Our comprehensive care modelcombining education, behavioral health, and therapy servicesnow supports more than 700 children annually. Through a unified approach across our educational and clinical programs, we ensure continuity of care and measurable outcomes for each child.
Program accomplishments
- The School of Imagination's educational programs thrived in 2024, with continued innovation in curriculum design, teacher development, and classroom quality. We implemented new early learning frameworks in partnership with leading curriculum providers, improving structure and consistency across all classrooms.With small class sizes, low teacher-to-student ratios, and certified early childhood specialists, we continue to provide a nurturing environment for children ages 18 months to 5 years preparing them for lifelong success.Educator professional development remained a top priority, with expanded training in inclusive practices, communication strategies, and early literacy.Expenses $1,779,554 · revenue $1,769,216
- In 2024, Happy Talkers, our clinical services branch, continued to expand to meet the increasing demand for speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy. We strengthened our insurance partnerships, securing new contracts with multiple major payors, which allowed us to reach more children and reduce barriers to access.Behavioral Health services grew significantly through new team development, expanded supervision structures, and integrated training for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Our model of collaborative carepairing therapists, educators, and familiesremains central to achieving each child's individualized goals.Expenses $2,375,708 · revenue $2,462,812
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8683005
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B210)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,609,586
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,480,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,463,821 | $4,728,547 | $10,609,586 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,468,972 | $4,265,686 | $11,025,772 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,777,299 | $3,744,456 | $1,722,847 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 20-8683005).
Questions about SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC
- What is the EIN of SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC is 20-8683005.
- Is SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC 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 SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Charlene Sigman.
- Who are the officers and directors of SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,374 (Charlene Sigman, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,463,821, expenses of $4,728,547 and total assets of $10,609,586 at year end.
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