Nonprofit · EIN 37-1509106
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95117
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $18,443,881 | $17,583,792 | $860,089 | $11,020,107 | $2,342,728 | $8,677,379 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,321,255 | $17,137,517 | $183,738 | $10,776,683 | $2,959,393 | $7,817,290 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,477,164
- of which government grants
- $16,003,348
- Program service revenue
- $986,634
- Investment income
- $331,652
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$118,398
- Other revenue
- $648,431
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $216,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,277,521
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,601,155
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $238,010
- Accounting fees
- $223,707
- Occupancy
- $1,899,709
- Travel
- $2,952
- Depreciation
- $17,572
- Program services (functional)
- $15,751,116
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,832,676
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,776,683
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,020,107
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,342,728
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,677,379
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $31,295
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,677,379
- Gross receipts
- $18,562,279
- Employees
- 190
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LETICIA VILLA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $200,677 | $37,877 |
| CAROL CROUTHAMEL | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,910 | $33,436 |
| KELLY C BROWN | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,506 | $26,721 |
| KARLA OELSNER | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,529 | $28,093 |
| BONNIE MALOUF | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,671 | $28,692 |
| MIRIAM LAWLER | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,266 | $26,023 |
| CHRIS FOISIE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FRANK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VISHA RAO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IIAN SPIELER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| POOJA CHOPRA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LETICIA VILLA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $188,129 | $35,287 |
| CAROL CROUTHAMEL | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,821 | $32,548 |
| KARLA OELSNER | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,303 | $27,205 |
| KELLY C BROWN | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,254 | $26,036 |
| BONNIE MALOUF | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,949 | $24,991 |
| MIRIAM LAWLER | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,069 | $24,840 |
| CHRIS FOISIE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS GARCIA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FRANK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VISHA RAO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN EDWARDS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IIAN SPIELER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| POOJA CHOPRA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4021 TEALE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95117-3433
- In care of
- % BARB VELLA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 4021 TEALE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95117
- Signed the 990
- LETY VILLA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (408) 243-9800
- Return prepared by
- CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES
Mission
DEDICATED TO CREATING LIFELONG LEARNERS THAT ARE PREPARED TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE BY EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH FAMILY INVOLVEMENT, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, AND RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES AND DEVELOPMENTAL READINESS.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF TWO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS SERVING OVER 1,000 STUDENTS IN GRADES TK TO 8. DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOLS IS COMMITTED TO: BUILDING AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE DEVELOPING, BUILDING, AND ENGAGING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WILL PROVIDE A COMMON VISION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND STUDENT SUCCESS; RESPECTING THE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD; PARTNERING STAFF, STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY TO CREATE A UNIQUE, CHALLENGING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS; BUILDING PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER THINKING WHICH IS ORIGINAL, CRITICAL, COLLABORATIVE, AND REFLECTIVE; AND DEVELOPING STUDENTS WHO ARE SELF-MOTIVATED, SELF-DISCIPLINED, AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE.Expenses $15,751,116 · revenue $986,634
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
- 37-1509106
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,020,107
- Income (IRS master file)
- $18,562,279
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,105,384 | $14,042,106 | $11,895,801 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,035,753 | $12,405,063 | $7,759,615 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL is 37-1509106.
- Is DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISCOVERY CHARTER 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 DISCOVERY CHARTER 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 DISCOVERY CHARTER 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 DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,677 (LETICIA VILLA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,443,881, expenses of $17,583,792 and total assets of $11,020,107 at year end.
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