Nonprofit · EIN 47-1500604
ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,405,798 | $4,089,045 | $316,753 | $3,306,408 | $1,738,937 | $1,567,471 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,495,372 | $3,150,675 | $344,697 | $2,658,834 | $1,408,116 | $1,250,718 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,891,586 | $2,401,193 | $490,393 | $2,106,385 | $1,200,364 | $906,021 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,404,812
- of which government grants
- $4,396,183
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $986
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $161,758
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,213,156
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,836,497
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $118,163
- Accounting fees
- $110,204
- Occupancy
- $201,914
- Travel
- $3,650
- Depreciation
- $18,902
- Program services (functional)
- $3,319,131
- Management and general (functional)
- $769,914
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,658,834
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,306,408
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,738,937
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,567,471
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $188,102
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,567,045
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $426
- Gross receipts
- $4,405,798
- Employees
- 65
- Volunteers
- 30
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURILIE KEAY | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $147,374 | $28,001 |
| MYRA SALINAS | CHAIR/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DRESSER HELD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE SAUER | TREASURER/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE LEE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAZIM RABADI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARECE WEINRAUB | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURILIE KEAY | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $144,078 | $4,398 |
| MYRA SALINAS | CHAIR/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DRESSER HELD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE SAUER | TREASURER/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAZIM RABADI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE LEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURILIE KEAY | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $114,614 | $3,528 |
| MYRA SALINAS | CHAIR/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DRESSER HELD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE SAUER | TREASURER/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAZIM RABADI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE LEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 524 PALISADE ST 2056, PASADENA, CA 91103-2056
- In care of
- % LAURILIE KEAY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BOARD CHAIR, 524 PALISADE ST, PASADENA, CA 91103
- Signed the 990
- LAURILIE KEAY, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (626) 204-5265
- Website
- ALMAFUERTEPS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-1500604 or by the name ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
- 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
THE MISSION OF ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL IS TO PREPARE OUR STUDENTS TO NAVIGATE THE WORLD AS LEADERS AND CRITICAL THINKERS. WE STRIVE TO ENABLE OUR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. (SCH O) THIS IS DONE THROUGH PROVIDING A QUALITY EDUCATION IN AN SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO A VARIETY OF CAREER PATHS, AND DEVELOPING THE CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE THEY NEED TO TAKE ON ANY CHALLENGE.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES TK TO 8: OUR AIM IS TO EQUIP OUR STUDENTS WITH SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY WILL NEED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELDS AND TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE WORLD. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES CREATIVITY, INDEPENDENT THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A NURTURING AND SAFE SPACE FOR CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL IS A SCHOOL THAT IS FOCUSED ON MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR STUDENTS' LIVES. WE GIVE THEM A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS AND FUTURE LEADERS. OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY EDUCATION, COMBINED WITH OUR FOCUS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ENSURE OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO SUCCEED.Expenses $3,319,131
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
- 47-1500604
- 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)
- $3,306,408
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,405,798
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,405,798 | $4,089,045 | $3,306,408 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,495,372 | $3,150,675 | $2,658,834 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,891,586 | $2,401,193 | $2,106,385 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,810,476 | $1,660,944 | $801,893 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 47-1500604).
Questions about ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL is 47-1500604.
- Is ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC 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 ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC 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 ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC 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 ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BOARD CHAIR.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,374 (LAURILIE KEAY, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ALMA FUERTE PUBLIC SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,405,798, expenses of $4,089,045 and total assets of $3,306,408 at year end.
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