Nonprofit · EIN 32-0303877
ACERA SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,413,626 | $6,401,141 | $1,012,485 | $13,563,683 | $5,829,320 | $7,734,363 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,064,420 | $6,161,553 | -$97,133 | $12,201,924 | $5,467,827 | $6,734,097 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,400,224 | $6,508,151 | -$107,927 | $12,322,694 | $5,485,356 | $6,837,338 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,542,414
- Program service revenue
- $5,722,995
- Investment income
- $121,792
- Net rental income
- $26,425
- Other revenue
- $26,425
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $583,794
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $136,150
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,638,887
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,514,247
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $28,267
- Accounting fees
- $71,297
- Occupancy
- $217,595
- Travel
- $66,487
- Depreciation
- $218,320
- Program services (functional)
- $4,892,809
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,380,392
- Fundraising (functional)
- $127,940
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,201,924
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,563,683
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,829,320
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,734,363
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,534,096
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,860,503
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,873,860
- Gross receipts
- $7,413,626
- Employees
- 92
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH ZUCKERMAN | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,829 | $51,508 |
| CHRISTOPHER RAMSEY | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC ADV/GIVING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,394 | $16,999 |
| CAROLLEE FALLON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HR Officer | 40 | $119,813 | $16,572 |
| SARA HONEYWELL | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,620 | $16,014 |
| JILL RUBINSTEIN | CORE CLASSROOM TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,565 | $3,197 |
| EMILY STEFANICH | CURRICULUM COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,977 | $3,089 |
| COURTNEY DICKINSON | PRESIDENT/EXEC.DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $13,462 | $0 |
| RICHARD MORELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GRAYZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HOLLY WHITTEMORE | CHAIR/TREASURER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MOULDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD COLVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS MORGAN | DIRECTOR (APPT. 9/25/24) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH ZUCKERMAN | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,747 | $30,063 |
| CHRISTOPHER RAMSEY | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT & PARENT ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,474 | $23,840 |
| GEORGE PAPAYANNIS | DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,237 | $29,422 |
| CAROLLEE FALLON | DIR. OF FINANCE & HR Officer | 40 | $70,133 | $20,281 |
| COURTNEY DICKINSON | PRESIDENT/EXEC.DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $35,769 | $0 |
| RICHARD MORELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GRAYZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HOLLY WHITTEMORE | CHAIR/TREASURER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MOULDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD COLVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH ZUCKERMAN | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,382 | $41,257 |
| CHRISTOPHER RAMSEY | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & PARENT ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,603 | $17,578 |
| COURTNEY DICKINSON | PRESIDENT/EXEC.DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $45,000 | $0 |
| RICHARD MORELLO | TREASURER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BARRON | SECRETARY/DIR (RESIGNED 6/22/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GRAYZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG PHELPS | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 4/10/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY WHITTEMORE | CHAIR/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MOULDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD COLVIN | DIRECTOR (APPT. 3/2/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR (APPT. 3/2/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5 LOWELL AVE, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1129
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER PINEDO-BURNS, 5 LOWELL AVE, WINCHESTER, MA 01890
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER PINEDO-BURNS, CURRENT HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (781) 729-3489
- Website
- HTTPS://ACERASCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EAG NEW ENGLAND LLC
Mission
ACERA ENABLES GIFTED LEARNERS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES, TO LEARN BASED UPON ABILITY AND INTERESTS. WE SAFEGUARD THE SPIRIT AND INNATE CURIOSITY OF EACH CHILD, IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS, SCHIENTISTS, AND LEADERS FOR OUR WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENTISTS, INNOVATORS, AND LEADERSSAFEGUARD THE SPIRIT AND INNATE CURIOSITY OF EACH CHILD-FOCUS ON INQUIRY, CREATIVITY, AND COMPLEX THINKING-EMPHASIZE STEM LEARNING AREAS, DEVELOPING NATIVE CAPACITY-CREATE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITIES AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTES. FOSTER INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION IN EMERGING FIELDS-ENABLE STUDENT'S TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS AND TALENTS. PROVIDE A RUNWAY FOR LEARNING SO THAT STUDENTS CAN FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL.- LEVERAGE OUR LAB SCHOOL PROGRAM AS A MODEL TO SPAWN INNOVATION IN EDUCATION.- DEVELOP CITIZENS WHO HAVE A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILTY TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR WORLD.Expenses $4,637,655 · grants $583,794 · revenue $5,683,857
- ACERA EI IS THE OUTREACH DIVISION PROGRAM OF ACERA SCHOOL, INC. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO CUSTOMIZE CURRICULUMS THAT BEST FIT INTO THEIR UNIQUE SCHOOL SETTINGS IN EFFORTS TO CATALYZE CHANGE.Expenses $255,154 · revenue $39,138
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
- 32-0303877
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,563,683
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,413,626
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,413,626 | $6,401,141 | $13,563,683 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,064,420 | $6,161,553 | $12,201,924 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,400,224 | $6,508,151 | $12,322,694 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,777,966 | $5,365,369 | $12,469,255 | 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 32-0303877).
Questions about ACERA SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of ACERA SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACERA SCHOOL INC is 32-0303877.
- Is ACERA SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to ACERA SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACERA SCHOOL 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 ACERA SCHOOL 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 ACERA SCHOOL 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 ACERA SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER PINEDO-BURNS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACERA SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,829 (SARAH ZUCKERMAN, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & INNOVATION).
- How much revenue does ACERA SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,413,626, expenses of $6,401,141 and total assets of $13,563,683 at year end.
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