Nonprofit · EIN 33-0871354
MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,361,979 | $8,930,682 | -$2,568,703 | $5,027,141 | $693,039 | $4,334,102 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,554,896 | $8,907,229 | -$2,352,333 | $7,744,363 | $898,371 | $6,845,992 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,581,895 | $7,636,579 | -$1,054,684 | $9,982,971 | $903,578 | $9,079,393 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,963,792
- Program service revenue
- $240,589
- Investment income
- $182,439
- Net rental income
- $25,372
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,327
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$117,326
- Other revenue
- -$24,841
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $95,505
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $296,746
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,027,948
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,582,822
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $179,762
- Travel
- $30,570
- Depreciation
- $172,457
- Program services (functional)
- $7,033,648
- Management and general (functional)
- $865,195
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,031,839
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,744,363
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,027,141
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $693,039
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,334,102
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $339,453
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,974,025
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $360,077
- Gross receipts
- $6,479,345
- Employees
- 97
- Volunteers
- 531
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFIRA DEVRIES | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $275,073 | $33,552 |
| MARISOL ALVARADO | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,123 | $19,604 |
| KISHALYNN ELLIOT | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,393 | $23,924 |
| CARTER ANDERSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,769 | $9,058 |
| CARMEN GUERRERO | DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,349 | $17,619 |
| CAROLINE WINN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANJULI AROURA-DOW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAEME REID | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA GRAY PAYTON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINA BRAVO-KARIMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNI STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SKREZYNA | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY WHITE-SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTOPHER LICHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKEBA JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCIANO PEREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDALL CAMP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN ROWLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM ATTISHA | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFIRA DEVRIES | PREIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $270,144 | $23,379 |
| MARISOL ALVARADO | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $188,061 | $15,932 |
| KISHALYNN ELLIOT | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,108 | $19,643 |
| VIRGINIA BAYS | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,854 | $16,632 |
| DAVID GOMEZ | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,015 | $13,970 |
| CARTER ANDERSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,787 | $6,707 |
| CARMEN GUERRERO | DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,711 | $11,215 |
| ANJULI ARORA-DOW | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BICKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAEME REID | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINA BRAVO-KARIMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKEBA JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HARRIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTOPHER LICHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SKREZYNA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA BARTELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM ATTISHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA MOLYNEUX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIANO PEREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CONNOLLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA GRAY PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON VIDAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE WINN | VICE-CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFIRA DEVRIES | PREIDENT/CEO Officer | 39 | $247,795 |
| MARISOL ALVARADO | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,041 |
| ELIZABETH PENNINGTON | VICE PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY, & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,499 |
| INEZ CORONA | DIRECTOR, BEHAVIORAL HEALT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,037 |
| KISHALYNN ELLIOT | VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS & EVALUATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,266 |
| ANJULI ARORA-DOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA BICKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRAEME REID | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KARIN VOGEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MAKEBA JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES HARRIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GOSAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL SKREZYNA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN ALFRED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM ATTISHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBRA MOLYNEUX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCIANO PEREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS CONNOLLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAMELA GRAY PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON VIDAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE WINN | VICE-CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1625 NEWTON AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113-1012
- In care of
- % SHEILA BUSKA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBRA MOLYNEUX, 1625 NEWTON AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113
- Signed the 990
- DEBRA MOLYNEUX, INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (619) 652-4129
- Website
- WWW.MONARCHSCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CONSIDINE & CONSIDINE
Mission
MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, SUPPORTS A K-12 SCHOOL DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY TO EDUCATE UNHOUSED STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. MONARCH SCHOOL BREAKS DOWN THE BARRIERS UNHOUSED YOUTH FACE IN ACCESSING EDUCATION AND PROVIDES THEM WITH A SAFE, STABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN HEAL AND DEVELOP THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL:THROUGH SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, MONARCH STRIVES TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, A SENSE OF SCHOOL PRIDE AND COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS FEELING VALUED IN BELONGING TO SOMETHING BIGGER THAN THEMSELVES AND AN IDENTITY BEYOND BEING UNHOUSED. KEY SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE STUDENT CLUBS, SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS, ATHLETICS, ARTS, AND DAILY ENRICHMENT. THROUGH OUR TEAM OF STUDENT AND PARENT ADVOCATES, ON-CAMPUS THERAPEUTIC AND COUNSELING SERVICES, SCHOOL HEALTH CLINIC, CLOTHING BOUTIQUE, SHOWERS, AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES, STUDENTS HAVE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO HEAL AND LEARN.Expenses $5,311,656 · grants $70,487 · revenue $240,589
- LIFE SKILLS:LIFE SKILLS ARE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS STUDENTS NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. LIFE SKILLS ALSO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. STUDENTS AT MONARCH ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS, INTERESTS, AND BUILD PATHWAYS TO THEIR FUTURE. THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS WORK-READINESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, INTERNSHIPS, COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHING, AND MENTORSHIP, STUDENTS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS SUCH AS PERSEVERANCE, COMMUNICATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING.Expenses $421,269 · grants $16,855
- ACADEMIC:MONARCH PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED, STUDENT-CENTERED INSTRUCTION FOR OUR STUDENTS, AS WELL AS ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTORS. MOST STUDENTS COME TO MONARCH WITH SIGNIFICANT GAPS IN THEIR EDUCATION. MONARCH STRIVES TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH RIGOROUS, RELEVANT, AND ENGAGING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO TUTORING, SATURDAY SCHOOL, MATH AND LITERACY SPECIALISTS, TECHNOLOGY, AS WELL AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES.Expenses $520,909 · grants $8,163
- THE CHRYSALIS: MONARCH CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS A 6,000 SQUARE FOOT ARTS SPACE IN BARRIO LOGAN WITH A DEDICATED 100-SEAT THEATRE, DANCE STUDIO, VISUAL ART CLASSROOM, AND STOREFRONT GALLERY. THE CHRYSALIS PROVIDES THEATRE, MUSIC, DANCE AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING PROGRAMS FOR 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE CENTER PARTICIPANT VOICES AND INFLUENCE AS WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT USING A CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MODEL IN OUR APPROACH. WE WELCOME COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO RENT OUT THE SPACE FOR THEIR OWN COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, EXPANDING OUR NETWORK AND CREATING MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT SERVE THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $779,814
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
- 33-0871354
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,027,141
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,479,345
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,361,979 | $8,930,682 | $5,027,141 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,554,896 | $8,907,229 | $7,744,363 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,581,895 | $7,636,579 | $9,982,971 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,145,400 | $5,187,624 | $10,858,774 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT
- What is the EIN of MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT is 33-0871354.
- Is MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT 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 MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT 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 MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT 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 MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DEBRA MOLYNEUX.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $275,073 (AFIRA DEVRIES, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,361,979, expenses of $8,930,682 and total assets of $5,027,141 at year end.
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