Nonprofit · EIN 46-0467961
ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD
Tax-exempt · CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $237,970 | $399,244 | -$161,274 | $2,736,571 | $6,829 | $2,729,742 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $189,082 | $360,460 | -$171,378 | $2,870,123 | $4,749 | $2,865,374 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $115,369
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $72,345
- Net rental income
- $30,261
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $14,225
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,995
- Other revenue
- $50,256
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $84,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,855
- Other salaries and wages
- $64,271
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $173,377
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $67
- Accounting fees
- $4,900
- Occupancy
- $10,094
- Travel
- $5,004
- Depreciation
- $17,163
- Program services (functional)
- $175,270
- Management and general (functional)
- $132,713
- Fundraising (functional)
- $91,261
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,870,123
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,736,571
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,829
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,729,742
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,426,502
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,265,196
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,706,082
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,660
- Gross receipts
- $489,367
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA K SANTOS | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,855 |
| RYAN R EAGLE CPA EA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENN DEPOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBIN RIERDAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ODESMA DALRYMPLE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIAELENA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA K SANTOS | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $78,500 |
| RYAN R EAGLE CPA EA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENN DEPOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROBIN RIERDAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ODESMA DALRYMPLE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARIAELENA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 142 SIERRA WAY, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-1434
- In care of
- % MONICA SANTOS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MONICA K SANTOS, 6917 TAIT STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
- Signed the 990
- MONICA K SANTOS, Executive Director
- Phone
- (858) 576-0132
- Return prepared by
- Bonk Cushman Eagle & Garcia
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-0467961 or by the name ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD.
- 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
ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES ACCESS TO SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN COLONIA TECOLOTE, TIJUANA, MEXICO, BY ADDRESSING FINANCIAL AND STRUCTURAL BARRIERS THAT OFTEN PREVENT STUDENTS FROM CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.ASF SERVES APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS ANNUALLY FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH UNIVERSITY OR TECHNICAL COMPLETION. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, AND RESIDENCY WITHIN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY TEN NEW STUDENTS ENTERING SEVENTH GRADE ARE ADMITTED INTO THE PROGRAM.ASF OPERATES A LONG-TERM, COHORT-BASED STUDENT SUCCESS MODEL THAT COMBINES PARTIAL FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS WITH STRUCTURED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN MONTHLY MEETINGS, MAINTAIN ACADEMIC STANDARDS, AND REMAIN ENGAGED IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.MOST STUDENTS REM
Program accomplishments
- STUDENT SUCCESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES A STRUCTURED, MULTI-YEAR STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN COLONIA TECOLOTE, TIJUANA, MEXICO. THE PROGRAM COMBINES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO HELP STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN REQUIRED MONTHLY MEETINGS THAT INCLUDE ACADEMIC CHECK-INS, TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS. UNIVERSITY-LEVEL PARTICIPANTS SERVE AS PEER LEADERS AND ASSIST IN FACILITATING MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS.ASF PROVIDES PARTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL-RELATED EXPENSES, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, AND ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A STUDENT CENTER THAT OFFERS A SUPERVISED SPACE FOR STUDYING, INTERNET ACCESS, HOMEWORK SUPPORT, AND PEER COLLABORATION.THE PROGRAM INCLUDES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE DELIVERED BY A TEAM THAT INCLUDES COUNSELORS, EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO STUDENT NEEDS TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC PERSISTENCE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.ASF CONDUCTS PARENT-STUDENT WORKSHOPS TWICE ANNUALLY TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND REINFORCE ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND REMAIN ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.ASF ALSO FACILITATES ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING INITIATIVES, INCLUDING COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS WITH COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERS. ONE SUCH INITIATIVE, ASF UPCYCLE, ENGAGES STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON LEARNING RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, ENGINEERING CONCEPTS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED WASTE UPCYCLING PROJECT.ALUMNI REMAIN ENGAGED THROUGH MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP ROLES, AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION, REINFORCING THE PROGRAMS LONG-TERM, COHORT-BASED MODEL.THROUGH THIS INTEGRATED APPROACH, ASF ADDRESSES FINANCIAL, ACADEMIC, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL COMPLETION AND WORKFORCE READINESS.Expenses $113,380
- EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPROXIMATELY 70 LOW-INCOME STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN TIJUANA, MEXICO, ENABLING THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.IN MEXICO, FAMILIES ARE GENERALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR TUITION, UNIFORMS, BOOKS, TRANSPORTATION, AND RELATED SCHOOL EXPENSES BEGINNING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL. THESE COSTS CREATE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO CONTINUED ENROLLMENT. ASF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DESIGNED TO PARTIALLY OFFSET THESE EXPENSES AND REDUCE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON FAMILIES.SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DISTRIBUTED ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND ARE CONTINGENT UPON STUDENTS MEETING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING ATTENDANCE AT MONTHLY MEETINGS, PARTICIPATION IN SERVICE ACTIVITIES, AND MAINTENANCE OF ACADEMIC STANDARDS.IN ADDITION TO RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN WORK-STUDY OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE ASF COMMUNITY CENTER. THROUGH THESE ROLES, STUDENTS PROVIDE OFFICE SUPPORT, PEER TUTORING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING HOMEWORK SUPPORT, ENGLISH, AND COMPUTER INSTRUCTION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH. STUDENTS ALSO ASSIST IN ORGANIZING AND STAFFING AN ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAM SERVING LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN.THROUGH THIS STRUCTURED SCHOLARSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL, ASF SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PERSISTENCE WHILE REINFORCING STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $61,890 · grants $61,400
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
- 46-0467961
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,736,571
- Income (IRS master file)
- $489,367
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $237,970 | $399,244 | $2,736,571 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $189,082 | $360,460 | $2,870,123 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $926,759 | $361,622 | $2,979,234 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-0467961).
Questions about ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD
- What is the EIN of ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD is 46-0467961.
- Is ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD 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 ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD 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 ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD 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 ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MONICA K SANTOS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,855 (MONICA K SANTOS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $237,970, expenses of $399,244 and total assets of $2,736,571 at year end.
Other nonprofits in CHULA VISTA
- HAWKING STEAM CHARTER SCHOOLS INC EIN 47-3453807 · last filed 990 for 2025
- LEONARDO DA VINCI HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL EIN 27-0314542 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MAAC COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL EIN 85-1715340 · last filed 990 for 2025
- HOWARD GARDER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL EIN 27-3911300 · last filed 990 for 2025
- VICTORIOUS CHILDREN FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY EIN 84-2950805 · last filed 990 for 2024
- CHULA VISTA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY EIN 46-0899307 · last filed 990 for 2024
- AMERICAS FOUNDATION-FUNDACION DE LAS AMERICAS EIN 33-0365630 · last filed 990 for 2024
- EASTLAKE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION EIN 33-0678106 · last filed 990 for 2026