Nonprofit · EIN 38-3678484
MEHER SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, CA 94549
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,724,138 | $4,546,795 | $177,343 | $2,409,984 | $644,747 | $1,765,237 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $4,421,558 | $4,334,194 | $87,364 | $1,977,502 | $389,609 | $1,587,893 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,129,511 | $4,030,622 | $98,889 | $1,927,443 | $426,914 | $1,500,529 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $78,486
- Program service revenue
- $4,625,357
- Investment income
- $20,295
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,139,286
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,599,370
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $453,700
- Depreciation
- $31,814
- Program services (functional)
- $4,499,087
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,708
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,977,502
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,409,984
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $644,747
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,765,237
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $507,229
- Gross receipts
- $4,724,138
- Employees
- 94
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ E PALLEY | President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARY BROOKS | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN OSBORNE | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ABE BALLARD | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GWEN HAMILTON | Chair of the Board Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TERRY JOHNSON | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| FARRIN MCCUE | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| FARHAD SHAFA | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GABRIELLE CAVAGNERO | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL CONRAD | CFOBookkeeper Officer | – | $75,217 |
| CRAIG BOYAN | Secretary Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CANDACE DEVISSER | Vice President Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN HAMILTON | President Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| FREDERICK BROWNE | Chairman Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PASCAL KAPLAN | Vice President Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL CONRAD | CFOBookkeeper Officer | 40 | $64,527 |
| CRAIG BOYAN | Secretary Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| CANDACE DEVISSER | Vice President Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN HAMILTON | President Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| FREDERICK BROWNE | Chairman Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| PASCAL KAPLAN | Vice President Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 999 LELAND DR, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4127
- In care of
- % MARY BROOKS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Mary Brooks, 999 Leland Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549
- Signed the 990
- MARY BROOKS, Treasurer
- Phone
- (925) 938-5004
- Website
- http://meherschools.org/
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 38-3678484 or by the name MEHER SCHOOLS.
- 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
Education: Preschool,Elementary (K-5), Daycare
Program accomplishments
- Serving 320 Children in Preschool, Elementary school (k-5) and DaycareExpenses $4,546,795 · revenue $4,724,138
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
- 38-3678484
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,409,984
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,724,138
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,724,138 | $4,546,795 | $2,409,984 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,421,558 | $4,334,194 | $1,977,502 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,129,511 | $4,030,622 | $1,927,443 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,973,901 | $3,849,873 | $1,900,582 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 38-3678484).
Questions about MEHER SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of MEHER SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEHER SCHOOLS is 38-3678484.
- Is MEHER SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to MEHER SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEHER SCHOOLS 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 MEHER SCHOOLS 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 MEHER SCHOOLS 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 MEHER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Mary Brooks.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEHER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MEHER SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,724,138, expenses of $4,546,795 and total assets of $2,409,984 at year end.
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