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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7154063

THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

Financials

$15.5M$11.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$15,498,808$11,317,346$4,181,462$22,705,415$11,942,731$10,762,684
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,338,853
Program service revenue
$9,761,269
Investment income
$97,177
Net gain from sales of assets
$24,544
Net income from fundraising events
$210,856
Other revenue
$301,509

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,081,057
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$757,186
Other salaries and wages
$5,177,586
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,255,719
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$30,277
Accounting fees
$27,500
Occupancy
$183,708
Depreciation
$728,197
Program services (functional)
$7,345,530
Management and general (functional)
$3,516,412
Fundraising (functional)
$455,404

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,553,100
Total assets, end of year
$22,705,415
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,942,731
Net assets, end of year
$10,762,684
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,091,526
Publicly traded securities
$2,282,504
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,172,330
Net assets with donor restrictions
$7,590,354
Gross receipts
$16,030,780
Employees
97
Volunteers
24
Year formed
1972
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Broderick ChristinaHead of School
Officer
40$338,449$23,982
Torchin AndreaAssociate Head of School.40$198,137$10,839
Seguel MollyAssociate HOS Advancement/Admission40$167,895$8,517
Bucio MarioDir of Student/DEI40$152,814$11,344
Brown BethBusiness Manager40$135,470$14,951
Dana MargaretLS/MS Faculty, Aca40$132,158$5,708
Sprague Katrinadir develop & comm40$126,061$9,656
Dowdy AndreaDir. Ath. & Aux.40$118,946$10,267
Daniel EmmettPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
Erinn LynchVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Michael GroeningerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Beth SkidmoreSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Jose SanchezTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tina WoodTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Theresa BorgatelloTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephanie DoTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jamie KelloggTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Angie McGrathTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Tad OConnorTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Lisa SpenglerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Erica StormTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Ben SpragueTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jonathan ThompsonTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Brady ThurmanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Steve WeltonTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2130 MISSION RIDGE RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1751
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Daniel Emmett, 2130 MISSION RIDGE ROAD, SANTA BARBRA, CA 93103
Signed the 990
Broderick Christina, Head of School
Phone
(805) 569-1811
Return prepared by
Stoltey & Associates

Mission

What We Do | MissionWe provide student-centered, individualized learning in a joyful, and nurturing community, inspiring academic excellence and valuing difference.Why We Do It | VisionTo empower individual potential, inspire purpose beyond self, and cultivate social responsibility.Ideas We Live By | ValuesAcademic Excellence, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Diversity, Ethical Responsibility, Joy, Kindness, Resilience.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • At The Riviera Ridge School...- We foster a progressive educational model and capitalize on emerging technologies to create learning experiences that connect students to each other and the global community.- We are committed to our work in cultivating and maintaining a welcoming school community for all students, faculty, and families.- We partner with families to share their journey, watching each student grow intellectually, socially,emotionally, and physically.- We provide a distinct, personalized learning environment to develop the unique potential of each student, building enthusiastic, kind, confident, and resilient critical thinkers, learners, and leaders.At The Riviera Ridge School- Our Teachers provide an integrated and inclusive approach to social and emotional learning that provides a safe and equitable learning environment for all learners.- Our students develop a solid foundation in a diverse array of subject areas including Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, World Religions, Visual & Performing Arts, Media Literacy & Technology, and Physical Education.- Our Graduates leave The Riviera Ridge School with a strong sense of themselves as individuals and a deep understanding and commitment to a thoughtful set of lifelong core values.
    Expenses $7,345,530 · grants $1,081,057 · revenue $9,761,269

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7154063
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
1972
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$22,705,415
Income (IRS master file)
$16,030,780

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$8,974,204$9,003,598$11,401,528IRS
990June 2022$7,126,242$7,953,678$11,241,138IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL

What is the EIN of THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL is 23-7154063.
Is THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Are donations to THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE RIVIERA RIDGE 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 THE RIVIERA RIDGE 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 THE RIVIERA RIDGE 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 THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Daniel Emmett.
Who are the officers and directors of THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $338,449 (Broderick Christina, Head of School).
How much revenue does THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,498,808, expenses of $11,317,346 and total assets of $22,705,415 at year end.

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