Nonprofit · EIN 26-0231062
SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $38,846,092 | $35,452,368 | $3,393,724 | $30,130,004 | $5,125,325 | $25,004,679 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,329,089
- of which government grants
- $34,329,089
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $359,504
- Other revenue
- $4,157,499
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $204,776
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,066,039
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,471,310
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $32,424,001
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,028,367
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,130,004
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,125,325
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,004,679
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,295
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,004,679
- Gross receipts
- $38,846,092
- Employees
- 186
- Year formed
- 2024
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shana K Fisk | Dir-External Relat | 40 | $191,261 | $45,497 |
| Karen H Amesse | Exec Dir -Acad Officer | 40 | $155,143 | $49,633 |
| Megan Kelly | Education Speciali | 40 | $151,626 | $48,897 |
| Jamie L Hetrick | Education Speciali | 40 | $152,382 | $44,788 |
| Rania Shalaby | Education Speciali | 40 | $152,101 | $42,393 |
| Andrea J Henderson | Education Speciali | 40 | $144,623 | $47,567 |
| Cynthia Rachel | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirstine Bowers | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Youman | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Bonczkiewicz | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Desiree Cisneros | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lulu Ruffalo | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shihching Wagner | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jodi Jones | Administrator Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Ratcliff | CBO Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1387, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667-1387
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Patrick Ratcliff, 4535 Missouri Flat Rd Ste 1A, Placerville, CA 95667
- Signed the 990
- Patrick Ratcliff, CBO
- Phone
- (877) 829-5500
- Return prepared by
- CWDL CPAs
Mission
SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT STUDY CHARTER SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES A VOLUNTARY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CHOICE FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE TO EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE WHO RESIDE IN THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA COUNTIES: SAN BERNARDINO, INYO, KERN, LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, and RIVERSIDE. THE SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS THROUGH PERSONALIZED LEARNING AND SUPPORTING PARENTAL CHOICE IN EDUCATION, AND THE SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE AND STRIVES TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO EFFECTIVELY MEET THE CHALLENGES OF TOMORROW. THE SCHOOL BELIEVES IN EDUCATING EACH OF ITS STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCORPORATE PARENTAL PARTICIPATION, CHOICE AND INVOLVEMENT IN CURRICULA OFFERED IN PERSONALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES.Expenses $32,424,001
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 | No data |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0231062
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,130,004
- Income (IRS master file)
- $38,846,092
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | 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 SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL is 26-0231062.
- Is SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SKY MOUNTAIN 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 SKY MOUNTAIN 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 SKY MOUNTAIN 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 SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Patrick Ratcliff.
- Who are the officers and directors of SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $191,261 (Shana K Fisk, Dir-External Relat).
- How much revenue does SKY MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $38,846,092, expenses of $35,452,368 and total assets of $30,130,004 at year end.
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