Nonprofit · EIN 27-3420560
PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC
Also known as ALMOND ACRES CHARTER ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,503,072 | $8,313,962 | -$810,890 | $15,448,016 | $18,312,258 | -$2,864,242 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,407,058 | $7,556,039 | -$148,981 | $16,787,725 | $18,841,077 | -$2,053,352 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,356,883 | $7,959,922 | -$603,039 | $19,187,867 | $21,092,238 | -$1,904,371 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,238,616
- of which government grants
- $7,148,341
- Program service revenue
- $126,136
- Investment income
- $45,753
- Other revenue
- $92,567
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $163,430
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,541,720
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,712,514
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $38,144
- Accounting fees
- $185,958
- Occupancy
- $218,522
- Travel
- $7,952
- Depreciation
- $727,110
- Program services (functional)
- $6,461,761
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,823,381
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,820
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,787,725
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,448,016
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $18,312,258
- Net assets, end of year
- -$2,864,242
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,130,803
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,864,242
- Gross receipts
- $7,503,072
- Employees
- 104
- Volunteers
- 9
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF CADWALLADER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $175,190 | $41,228 |
| CARRIE L FIEL | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,591 | $24,285 |
| EDWARD SURBER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SALVADOR COTA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN SMELTZER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRUNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM GILDERSLEEVE-HERNANDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE WARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHILOH HAMON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY LUNDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY GAST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF CADWALLADER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $165,150 | $29,710 |
| CARRIE FIEL | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,640 | $21,994 |
| EDWARD SURBER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SALVADOR COTA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAVIER VILLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN SMELTZER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRUNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM GILDERSLEEVE-HERNANDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE WARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHILOH HAMMON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY LUNDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF CADWALLADER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $77,300 | $17,848 |
| EDWARD SURBER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SALVADOR COTA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XAVIER VILLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN SMELTZER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD GOLDAMMER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM GILDERSLEEVE-HERNANDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE WARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHILOH HAMMON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY LUNDY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1601 L ST, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451-9107
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 1145 NIBLICK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 934463411
- Signed the 990
- JOE LEDOUX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (805) 221-8550
- Website
- ALMONDACRES.COM
- Return prepared by
- CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-3420560 or by the name PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT 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
ALMOND ACRES CHARTER ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ALL KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS WITH AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING AND CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, RICH IN AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES EMPHASIZING CORE CURRICULUM, THE ARTS AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE STUDENTS RECEIVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN A DYNAMIC SOCIETY.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. DURING 2023-24, THE ALMOND ACRES CHARTER ACADEMY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 471 STUDENTS IN GRADES K TO 8. ALMOND ACRES CHARTER ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH AN EDUCATION THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND SUCCESSFUL IN TODAY'S COMPLEX SOCIETY. THE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS RELEVANT, DYNAMIC AND CHALLENGING. IT ENSURES THAT STUDENTS REMAIN ENGAGED AND FOSTERS AN INTRINSIC MOTIVATION TO LEARN. AACA PLACES A STRONG EMPHASIS ON THE CORE CURRICULUM TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES UPON ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL AND OFFERS A BALANCED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM BY INFUSING TECHNOLOGY, THE ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION.Expenses $6,461,761 · revenue $126,136
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
- 27-3420560
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,448,016
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,503,072
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,503,072 | $8,313,962 | $15,448,016 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,407,058 | $7,556,039 | $16,787,725 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,356,883 | $7,959,922 | $19,187,867 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,037,157 | $6,354,210 | $16,125,510 | 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 27-3420560).
Questions about PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC is 27-3420560.
- Is PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT 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 PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC 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 PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC 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 PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,190 (JEFF CADWALLADER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PASO ROBLES CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,503,072, expenses of $8,313,962 and total assets of $15,448,016 at year end.
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