Nonprofit · EIN 47-2788914
DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC
Also known as JUNIPER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · DURANGO, CO 81303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,770,797 | $2,503,347 | $267,450 | $809,564 | $129,786 | $679,778 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,380,310 | $2,247,913 | $132,397 | $530,105 | $117,777 | $412,328 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,809,302 | $2,116,051 | -$306,749 | $324,808 | $85,620 | $239,188 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $203,530
- of which government grants
- $203,130
- Program service revenue
- $2,549,693
- Investment income
- $25
- Net income from fundraising events
- $17,549
- Other revenue
- $17,549
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $82,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,108,028
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,665,083
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $256,800
- Travel
- $7,818
- Depreciation
- $12,459
- Program services (functional)
- $2,290,268
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,079
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $530,105
- Total assets, end of year
- $809,564
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $129,786
- Net assets, end of year
- $679,778
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $32,594
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $401,278
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $278,500
- Gross receipts
- $2,770,797
- Employees
- 48
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER WERLINE | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $73,144 | $9,040 |
| JESSIE GREGG | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN LIST | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON STARKEY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ORRIS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER COOK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP WERLINE | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $73,336 | $9,064 |
| HALLIE VENAGLIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ILLITCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE GREGG | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ILLITCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI HARR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN LIST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER WERLINE | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $68,325 |
| SUSAN ILLITCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| LEAH ROY EHRI | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| JESSIE GREGG | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HALLIE VENAGLIA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| BRANDI HARR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEVEN LIST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 225 SAWYER DR, DURANGO, CO 81303-7998
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 655, Durango CO 81302
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Tammy Fraley, 31 Animal Place, Durango CO 81301
- Signed the 990
- PHILLIP WERLINE, SCHOOL HEAD
- Phone
- (970) 764-4185
- Website
- www.thejuniperschool.com
- Return prepared by
- Wall Smith Bateman Inc
Mission
JUNIPER SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING AN AUTHENTIC, DIVERSE AND ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY, THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FREE, PUBLIC, CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Program accomplishments
- JUNIPER SCHOOL IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OFFERING CLASSROOMS ON A MIXEDAGED MODEL. AVERAGE CLASS SIZES HAVE A 24:2 STUDENT FACULTY RATIO WITH AGES RANGING FROM 5-12. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE HIGHER QUALITY, EFFECTIVE, AUTHENTIC AND DIVERSE COURSES.Expenses $2,290,268 · revenue $2,549,693
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
- 47-2788914
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $809,564
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,770,797
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,770,797 | $2,503,347 | $809,564 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,380,310 | $2,247,913 | $530,105 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,809,302 | $2,116,051 | $324,808 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,447,816 | $1,407,325 | $614,278 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Tammy Fraley | June 30, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-2788914).
Questions about DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC
- What is the EIN of DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC is 47-2788914.
- Is DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC 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 DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC 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 DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC 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 DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Tammy Fraley.
- Who are the officers and directors of DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,144 (PETER WERLINE, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does DURANGO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,770,797, expenses of $2,503,347 and total assets of $809,564 at year end.
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