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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3095854

EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Tax-exempt · MONTEBELLO, CA 90640

Financials

$8.5M$12.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$8,461,746$12,448,860-$3,987,114$7,144,881$4,596,059$2,548,822
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,334,890
of which government grants
$8,333,574
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$39,020
Other revenue
$87,836

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$186,380
Other salaries and wages
$4,487,227
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,049,108
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$33,131
Accounting fees
$213,320
Occupancy
$888,415
Travel
$209,406
Depreciation
$15,051
Program services (functional)
$10,393,992
Management and general (functional)
$2,054,868

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,179,609
Total assets, end of year
$7,144,881
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,596,059
Net assets, end of year
$2,548,822
Land, buildings and equipment
$30,197
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,548,822
Gross receipts
$8,461,746
Employees
126
Volunteers
24
Year formed
2010
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
NICOLE DUQUETTEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$184,560$35,251
MONICA SALASSCHOOL DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$147,187$28,113
BRENNA HORANDIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS/COMPLIANCE
Highest-paid employee
40$144,126$27,528
LUCRECIA VILLAMARSCHOOL DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$120,852$23,083
APRIL HANNONDIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Highest-paid employee
40$118,875$22,705
STEPHEN DAYSTAFF
Highest-paid employee
40$109,756$20,963
NORMAN BULLOCKPRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JESSICA NEWBURNVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JONATHAN WHEATSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
IMELDA BUNCABDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DIANE ALVARADODIRECTOR/PARENT DELEGATE
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
344 N GARFIELD AVE, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640-3822
In care of
% JAMES KENNEDY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NICOLE DUQUETTE, 3632 EAST FIFTH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90063
Signed the 990
NICOLE DUQUETTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(323) 261-0059
Return prepared by
CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES

Mission

TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR 21ST CENTURY LIFE AND CAREERS. GROUNDED IN A PROGRAM BUILT UPON EXCELLENCE, EQUITY AND ENGAGEMENT, EXTERA WILL GROW STUDENTS INTO TRAILBLAZERS WHO ARE LIFELONG LEARNERS AND CONSCIENTIOUS CHANGE AGENTS FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND. WITH A FOCUS ON THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ALL LIVING THINGS, CHILDREN ATTENDING EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENGAGE IN LEARNING THAT PROVIDES REAL WORLD RELEVANCE AND NURTURES SELF-EMPOWERMENT IN ORDER TO DEVELOP STUDENTS FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL CITIZENS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATED TWO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS: EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOL (EPS) AND EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOL NO. 2 (EPS 2). DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR, THE SCHOOLS COLLECTIVELY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 360 STUDENTS WITH EPS SERVING GRADES TRANSITIONAL KINDGARTEN (TK) TO 8 AND EPS 2 SERVING GRADES TK TO 5. THE VISION OF EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN IN BOYLE HEIGHTS AND EAST LOS ANGELES TO THRIVE AS LEADERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
    Expenses $7,772,238 · revenue $87,836
  • DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION DISCONTINUED A PLANNED FACILITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, LOCATED AT 1059 SOUTH GAGE AVENUE IN EAST LOS ANGELES, AFTER THE LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REVOKED REQUIRED PERMITS, MAKING THE PROJECT NO LONGER FEASIBLE. AFTER REASSESSING FEASIBILITY, THE BOARD APPROVED ABANDONMENT OF THE PROJECT. CAPITALIZED PRECONSTRUCTION COSTS WERE WRITTEN OFF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCOUNTING STANDARDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS CONTINUED WITHOUT INTERRUPTION AT THE EXISTING OPERATING SITES.
    Expenses $2,621,754

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
27-3095854
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
2011
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,144,881
Income (IRS master file)
$8,461,746

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$14,366,332$13,866,015$12,019,321IRS
990June 2022$14,037,364$13,667,229$8,900,454IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 27-3095854.
Is EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NICOLE DUQUETTE.
Who are the officers and directors of EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $184,560 (NICOLE DUQUETTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does EXTERA PUBLIC SCHOOLS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,461,746, expenses of $12,448,860 and total assets of $7,144,881 at year end.

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