Nonprofit · EIN 47-1168738
CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · WATERFORD, CA 95386
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $29,573,660 | $29,008,968 | $564,692 | $32,604,574 | $9,334,806 | $23,269,768 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,421,210
- of which government grants
- $29,421,210
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $28,095
- Other revenue
- $124,355
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $265,054
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,220,911
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,604,014
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $157,535
- Accounting fees
- $639,767
- Occupancy
- $590,005
- Travel
- $351,133
- Depreciation
- $377,943
- Program services (functional)
- $26,501,457
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,507,511
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,804,286
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,604,574
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,334,806
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,269,768
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,555,087
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,269,768
- Gross receipts
- $29,573,660
- Employees
- 241
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE NISHIHAMA | EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,346 | $50,183 |
| SHERRI NESLON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24) Officer | 40 | $180,995 | $32,692 |
| MELISSA CRIPE | SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,419 | $47,854 |
| JERRI LEVERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (START 7/24) Officer | 40 | $164,980 | $36,888 |
| LINDY JANSSEN | ACADEMIC COORDINATOR/TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,241 | $45,551 |
| SHERRY WOO | EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,510 | $46,423 |
| TAMMY HUSHAW | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,093 | $45,774 |
| NINA VIEIRA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA MELTON | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE CERRUTI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON MAYO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LOUIE-MONZON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KANEEZ FATIMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12420 BENTLEY ST, WATERFORD, CA 95386-9158
- In care of
- % SHERRI NELSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JERRI LYNN LEVERS, 12420 BENTLEY STREET, WATERFORD, CA 95386
- Signed the 990
- JERRI LYNN LEVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (800) 808-9895
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME EDUCATED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTRINSICALLY MOTIVATED TO LEARN, AND WHO HAVE DIVERSE YET WELL-DEVELOPED INTERESTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 SEEKING A NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL SETTING FROM THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA COUNTIES: STANISLAUS, MERCED, MARIPOSA, TUOLUMNE, CALAVERAS, SAN JOAQUIN, ALAMEDA AND SANTA CLARA.
Program accomplishments
- TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME EDUCATED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTRINSICALLY MOTIVATED TO LEARN, AND WHO HAVE DIVERSE YET WELL-DEVELOPED INTERESTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 SEEKING A NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL SETTING. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE CHARTER SCHOOLS: CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOL, CONNECTING WATERS EAST BAY, AND CONNECTING WATERS CENTRAL VALLEY. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, CONNECTING WATER CHARTER SCHOOLS PROVIDED INSTRUCTION TO APPROXIMATELY 2,000 STUDENTS OVER A COURSE OF 175 DAYS.Expenses $26,501,457
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
- 47-1168738
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,604,574
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,573,660
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $26,625,026 | $23,349,027 | $33,420,905 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $24,804,393 | $22,210,204 | $31,954,762 | 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 CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOLS is 47-1168738.
- Is CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER 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 CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER 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 CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER 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 CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JERRI LYNN LEVERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,346 (DEBBIE NISHIHAMA, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST).
- How much revenue does CONNECTING WATERS CHARTER SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,573,660, expenses of $29,008,968 and total assets of $32,604,574 at year end.
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