Nonprofit · EIN 45-4849239
KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU
Tax-exempt · DUBLIN, CA 94568
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,036,603 | $11,003,213 | $33,390 | $6,250,715 | $4,277,965 | $1,972,750 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,321,294 | $10,304,816 | $16,478 | $6,000,286 | $4,060,926 | $1,939,360 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,971,552
- of which government grants
- $10,857,989
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $65,051
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $197,631
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,549,281
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,872,708
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,413
- Accounting fees
- $30,000
- Occupancy
- $436,442
- Travel
- $8,966
- Program services (functional)
- $9,257,618
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,745,595
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,000,286
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,250,715
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,277,965
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,972,750
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,972,750
- Gross receipts
- $11,036,603
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID RAMIREZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $158,538 | $37,760 |
| MAUREEN CHRISTENSEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,557 | $41,702 |
| JESUS UZUETA | DEAN OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,391 | $34,918 |
| NAJLA KHALIDI | DATA COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,083 | $15,381 |
| SUFIAN AL-KHALIDI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC DILLIE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SYMES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY VU | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MOHAMMED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID RAMIREZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $136,505 | $35,066 |
| MAUREEN CHRISTENSEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,296 | $38,068 |
| JESUS UZUETA | DEAN OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,121 | $30,027 |
| SUFIAN AL-KHALIDI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC DILLIE | VICE PRESIDENT (STARTED 10/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC GOMKE | VICE PRESIDENT (THROUGH 10/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SYMES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY VU | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MOHAMMED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11750 DUBLIN BLVD STE 204, DUBLIN, CA 94568-2820
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID RAMIREZ, 585 WILLOW AVENUE, HAYWARD, CA 94541
- Signed the 990
- DAVID RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (510) 397-2524
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE.
Program accomplishments
- THE OPERATION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL THAT UTILIZES COMMON CORE STANDARDS TO GUIDE THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS TO WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THE ACHIEVEMENT AND PROGRESS OF EACH STUDENT, BUILDING THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES NECESSARY FOR STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF-MOTIVATED, COMPETENT AND LIFELONG LEARNERS.Expenses $9,257,618
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
- 45-4849239
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,250,715
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,036,603
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,036,603 | $11,003,213 | $6,250,715 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,321,294 | $10,304,816 | $6,000,286 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,015,854 | $8,879,960 | $5,078,848 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,265,372 | $7,220,802 | $3,261,193 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU
- What is the EIN of KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU is 45-4849239.
- Is KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU 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 KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU 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 KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU 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 KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID RAMIREZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,538 (DAVID RAMIREZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,036,603, expenses of $11,003,213 and total assets of $6,250,715 at year end.
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