Nonprofit · EIN 33-0542733
THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $45,342,694 | $47,839,588 | -$2,496,894 | $141,406,223 | $58,420,295 | $82,985,928 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $45,582,123 | $44,599,835 | $982,288 | $142,517,044 | $56,933,501 | $85,583,543 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $45,003,001 | $38,796,925 | $6,206,076 | $142,651,522 | $57,800,757 | $84,850,765 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $44,443,417
- of which government grants
- $44,373,529
- Program service revenue
- $477,882
- Investment income
- $400,419
- Net income from fundraising events
- $20,976
- Other revenue
- $20,976
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,734,353
- Other salaries and wages
- $21,306,889
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,722,057
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $68,680
- Occupancy
- $1,735,774
- Travel
- $165,372
- Depreciation
- $3,320,832
- Program services (functional)
- $28,120,968
- Management and general (functional)
- $19,718,349
- Fundraising (functional)
- $271
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $142,517,047
- Total assets, end of year
- $141,406,223
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,420,295
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,985,928
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $55,738,212
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $29,152,064
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $53,833,864
- Gross receipts
- $45,359,477
- Employees
- 495
- Volunteers
- 330
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LAMB | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $234,413 | $66,620 |
| DAVID GRUBER | CBO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $168,294 | $67,007 |
| STACY NEWMAN | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $167,246 | $66,726 |
| RYAN DORCEY | DIRECTOR OF IT & GLOBAL PROGRAMS | 40 | $167,246 | $66,726 |
| CHET RICHARDS | PRINCIPAL - AAE | 40 | $168,294 | $47,484 |
| GUSTAVO CONGO | DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION | 40 | $163,049 | $52,033 |
| MYRNA FOSTER | ELEMENTARY VP | 40 | $147,378 | $49,995 |
| ERIKA AGOSTO | K-12 PRINCIPAL- NSLA | 40 | $154,600 | $36,651 |
| TONI PRECIADO | COORDINATOR | 40 | $141,448 | $48,660 |
| CHARLOTTE WILMETH-STREET | TEACHER | 40 | $153,165 | $36,894 |
| HEATHER MUIR | PROGRAM COORDINATO | 40 | $151,792 | $37,208 |
| ANITA GESSON | TEACHER | 40 | $134,125 | $46,026 |
| VICTOR URIBE | PRINICPAL- NSLA | 40 | $84,147 | $23,817 |
| JESSICA RODRIGUEZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SCHLOSSER | APPOINTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOLANDA CARLOS | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARISOL SANCHEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN LEVIN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUCY TELLO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RAZO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LAMB | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $236,962 | $77,597 |
| RYAN DORCEY | DIRECTOR OF IT & GLOBAL PROGRAMS | 40 | $158,840 | $63,717 |
| DAVID GRUBER | CFO Trustee or director | 40 | $158,287 | $63,982 |
| STACY NEWMAN | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $155,852 | $63,733 |
| CHET RICHARDS | PRINCIPAL - AAE | 40 | $160,241 | $50,234 |
| GUSTAVO CONGO | DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION | 40 | $150,246 | $58,472 |
| VICTOR URIBE | PRINICPAL- NSLA | 40 | $160,871 | $46,402 |
| MYRNA FOSTER | ELEMENTARY VP | 40 | $143,931 | $48,675 |
| HEATHER MUIR | PROGRAM COORDINATO | 40 | $146,639 | $41,029 |
| LISA LONGORIA | ELEMENTARY VP | 40 | $143,992 | $35,496 |
| SALLY RITCHEA | ASSISTANT PRINCIPA | 40 | $144,013 | $35,214 |
| CHARLOTTE WILMETH-STREET | TEACHER | 40 | $144,382 | $34,577 |
| ERIKA AGOSTO | K-12 PRINCIPAL- NSLA | 40 | $144,013 | $34,167 |
| PATRICIA CALDWELL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA RODRIGUEZ | VICE CHAIRPERSO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SCHLOSSER | APPOINTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA CARLOS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISOL SANCHEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR OMARI ONYANGO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON PAGE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RIB | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LAMB | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $203,491 | $56,740 |
| STACY NEWMAN | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $149,471 | $56,057 |
| RYAN DORCEY | DIRECTOR OF IT & GLOBAL PROGRAMS | 40 | $149,471 | $56,057 |
| DAVID GRUBER | CFO Trustee or director | 40 | $148,387 | $55,825 |
| GUSTAVO CONGO | DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION | 40 | $140,573 | $53,934 |
| MYRNA FOSTER | ELEMENTARY VP | 40 | $138,264 | $47,021 |
| ANITA GESSON | TEACHER | 40 | $137,289 | $45,760 |
| VALLI ANDREASEN | K-12 PRINCIPAL | 40 | $142,716 | $39,749 |
| HEATHER JUAREZ | PROGRAM COORDINATO | 40 | $140,203 | $39,671 |
| TONI PRECIADO | ACADEMIC COORDINAT | 40 | $130,564 | $45,251 |
| LISA LONGORIA | ELEMENTARY VP | 40 | $138,325 | $34,332 |
| CHET RICHARDS | PRINCIPAL - AAE | 0 | $77,981 | $24,875 |
| VICTOR URIBE | PRINICPAL- NSLA | 0 | $77,981 | $22,089 |
| FAUSTO BARRAGAN | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $66,698 | $14,960 |
| PATRICIA CALDWELL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA RODRIGUEZ | VICE CHAIRPERSO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SCHLOSSER | APPOINTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA CARLOS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISOL SANCHEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR OMARI ONYANGO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON PAGE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RIB | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17500 MANA RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307-2181
- In care of
- % RONALD L WILSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA LAMB, 17500 MANA ROAD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
- Signed the 990
- DAVID GRUBER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (760) 946-5414
- Website
- WWW.LEWISCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NIGRO & NIGRO PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0542733 or by the name THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION 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
THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION, INC., IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND OTHERS, PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION AND RECEIVES AND UTILIZES FUNDS ACQUIRED THROUGH SOLICITATION FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED. THE MISSION OF THE LEWIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IS TO ENSURE THAT THE SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE CORPORATION PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN INNOVATIVE AND RESEARCH-PROVEN PRACTICES. ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE EXISTS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS THROUGH A RELEVANT, RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION. NORTON SCIENCE AND LANGUAGE ACADEMY EXISTS TO ENSURE LEARNING FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS WITHIN A SAFE AND RIGOROUS BILINGUAL EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- NORTON SCIENCE AND LANGUAGE ACADEMY OPENED IN AUGUST 2008. THIS SCHOOL IS LOCATED IN THE SAN BERNARDINO INNER CITY. BESIDES BEING MODELED AFTER THE ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, IT IS ADDITIONALLY UNUSUAL BECAUSE THE INSTRUCTION IS CONDUCTED AS DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION. IN THIS MODEL, CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED IN A LANGUAGE NOT USUALLY SPOKEN BY A MAJORITY OF THE STUDENTS (IN THIS CASE SPANISH) FOR THE GREATER PART OF THE CLASS SESSION AND ONLY IN ENGLISH FOR A SMALLER PART OF THE DAY. WHEN THE STUDENTS REACH FIFTH OR SIXTH GRADE THEY ARE INTRODUCED IN EXTRA ACTIVITIES TO A THIRD LANGUAGE. BY THIS PROCESS THE STUDENTS ARE FLUENT IN TWO OR MORE LANGUAGES BY THE EIGHTH GRADE. ATTENDANCE IS APPROXIMATELY 821 STUDENTS IN TK-8 GRADES.Expenses $14,150,695
- THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A TK-12 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED INSTRUCTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,433 TK-12 STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL IS MODELED ON THE PRINCIPAL THAT CHILDREN LEARN BETTER WHEN THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED ALONG WITH THE TEACHER IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS. THE SCHOOL HAS ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES, COLLEGES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, SPECIFICALLY NASA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS THE STUDENTS HAVE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS ON LEARNING. ONE EXAMPLE IS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH NASA-AMES. WHEN NASA PERFORMED THEIR JUNO PROJECT TO ORBIT JUPITER, OUR STUDENTS AND STUDENTS IN SOUTH AMERICA, THROUGH LEWIS CENTERS MISSION CONTROL, WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRACKING OF SPACECRAFT VIA THE INTERNET. THEY OPERATED THE DEEP SPACE RADIO TELESCOPE DSS-13 LOCATED AT THE GOLDSTONE DEEP SPACE NETWORK IN THE MOJAVE DESERT. SUCH PROGRAMS ARE ONCE IN A LIFE TIME OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS TO PERFORM REAL SCIENCE IN REAL TIME. THERE ARE MANY OTHER EXAMPLES OF THIS HANDS-ON INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL.Expenses $13,321,377
- THE LEWIS CENTER HAS CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA TO SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE. THE CAMPUS OWNED BY THE FOUNDATION CONSISTS OF 150 ACRES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WHICH THE MOJAVE RIVER FLOWS. THE PROPERTY PROVIDES RICH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OF THE TWO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS TO VIEW AND INTERACT WITH NATURE. THERE ARE MANY ENDANGERED SPECIES WHOSE HOME HABITAT IS ON THE PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY ALSO CONTAINS THE SITE OF A 400 YEAR OLD NATIVE AMERICAN LIVING CENTER WHICH INCLUDES PETROGLYPS AND A BURIAL SITE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO VISIT THE CAMPUS ON FIELD TRIPS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FORMER STUDENTS ATTENDING HIGHER EDUCATIONExpenses $648,896
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
- 33-0542733
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $141,406,223
- Income (IRS master file)
- $45,359,477
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $45,342,694 | $47,839,588 | $141,406,223 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $45,582,123 | $44,599,835 | $142,517,044 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $45,003,001 | $38,796,925 | $142,651,522 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $41,620,811 | $32,024,885 | $138,617,610 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 33-0542733).
Questions about THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC is 33-0542733.
- Is THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION 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 THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION 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 THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION 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 THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA LAMB.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $234,413 (LISA LAMB, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does THE HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,342,694, expenses of $47,839,588 and total assets of $141,406,223 at year end.
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