Nonprofit · EIN 30-0047635
EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,258,649 | $7,369,595 | -$110,946 | $12,797,280 | $12,168,360 | $628,920 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,567,564 | $7,758,098 | -$190,534 | $12,752,252 | $12,012,386 | $739,866 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,760,260 | $7,435,980 | $324,280 | $13,071,497 | $12,141,097 | $930,400 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,147,818
- of which government grants
- $1,147,818
- Program service revenue
- $5,876,625
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $132,777
- Other revenue
- $234,206
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $108,374
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,249,049
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,367,311
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $340
- Accounting fees
- $21,600
- Travel
- $2,210
- Depreciation
- $443,654
- Program services (functional)
- $5,302,007
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,067,588
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,752,252
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,797,280
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,168,360
- Net assets, end of year
- $628,920
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,872,748
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $339,452
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $289,468
- Gross receipts
- $7,258,649
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELYNDA HACHE | PRINCIPAL Officer | 33 | $86,781 | $17,316 | $25,901 |
| PHILIP GEIGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HERMAN ORCUTT | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELYNDA WOLTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELYNDA HACHE | PRINCIPAL Officer | 33 | $83,419 | $17,501 | $30,935 |
| MARA BENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP GEIGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HERMAN ORCUTT | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELYNDA HACHE | PRINCIPAL Officer | 34 | $83,498 | $13,981 | $27,421 |
| MARA BENSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP GEIGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HERMAN ORCUTT | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9701 E SOUTHERN AVE, MESA, AZ 85209-3769
- In care of
- % PHILIP GEIGER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRANDON DAHL, 9701 E SOUTHERN AVE, MESA, AZ 85208
- Signed the 990
- BRANDON DAHL, REGIONAL FINANCE DIR
- Phone
- (480) 355-6830
- Website
- IMAGINEEASTMESA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FESTER & CHAPMAN PLLC
Mission
TO OPERATE A NOT FOR PROFIT CHARTER SCHOOL AND CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE.Expenses $5,302,007 · revenue $5,876,625
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
- 30-0047635
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,797,280
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,258,649
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,258,649 | $7,369,595 | $12,797,280 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,567,564 | $7,758,098 | $12,752,252 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,760,260 | $7,435,980 | $13,071,497 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,062,851 | $6,973,391 | $12,962,589 | 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 30-0047635).
Questions about EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 30-0047635.
- Is EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY 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 EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY 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 EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY 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 EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRANDON DAHL.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,781 (MELYNDA HACHE, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does EAST MESA CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,258,649, expenses of $7,369,595 and total assets of $12,797,280 at year end.
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