Nonprofit · EIN 47-5327392
RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES
Tax-exempt · LATHROP, CA 95330
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $45,926,645 | $41,537,020 | $4,389,625 | $40,600,395 | $9,082,037 | $31,518,358 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $38,954,422 | $31,537,161 | $7,417,261 | $33,033,333 | $6,669,463 | $26,363,870 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,273,217
- of which government grants
- $45,023,651
- Program service revenue
- $601,036
- Investment income
- $103,562
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$51,170
- Other revenue
- -$51,170
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $289,924
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,450,171
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $25,746,500
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25,128
- Accounting fees
- $444,640
- Occupancy
- $2,893,977
- Travel
- $48,187
- Depreciation
- $696,167
- Program services (functional)
- $38,033,580
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,503,440
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,033,333
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,600,395
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,082,037
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,518,358
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,314,786
- Publicly traded securities
- $18,607,553
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $31,518,358
- Gross receipts
- $45,977,815
- Employees
- 605
- Volunteers
- 3
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA SCHOLL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $275,862 | $45,957 |
| CAREY SIMONI | PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $178,753 | $32,900 |
| KRISTEN WENTWORTH-CONDIT | DIRECTOR OF HR/COMPLIANCE Key employee | 40 | $170,655 | $32,476 |
| MICHELLE CRIPPEN | DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGR Key employee | 40 | $162,876 | $31,738 |
| ANGEL MENDOZA | PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $150,046 | $28,040 |
| AARON COLBURN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,985 | $28,040 |
| AMANDA DAMM | ACADEMIC PROGRAMS COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,717 | $24,057 |
| SUMMER SIMON | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,516 | $23,114 |
| RANDALL GOODWIN | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,849 | $23,114 |
| JUSTIN GRAHAM | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,036 | $22,526 |
| SUSAN DELL'OSSO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TELKA WALSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SPEER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SATINDER SINGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN DELL'OSSO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA SCHOLL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $248,595 | $40,348 |
| CAREY SIMONI | PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $161,062 | $30,602 |
| KRISTEN WENTWORTH-CONDIT | DIRECTOR OF HR/COMPLIANCE Key employee | 40 | $157,935 | $31,420 |
| MICHELLE CRIPPEN | DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,900 | $28,101 |
| ANGEL MENDOZA | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,621 | $26,245 |
| AARON COLBURN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,436 | $31,254 |
| KHIN WONE | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,516 | $31,250 |
| SUMMER SIMON | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,774 | $21,237 |
| SUSAN DELL'OSSO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TELKA WALSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SPEER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SATINDER SINGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN DELL'OSSO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1175 MARINA DR, LATHROP, CA 95330-8586
- In care of
- % BRENDA SCHOLL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 1175 MARINA DRIVE, LATHROP CA 95330
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRENDA SCHOLL, 1175 MARINA DRIVE, LATHROP, CA 95330
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- GENE NEELY, 1175 MARINA DRIVE, LATHROP CA 95330
- Signed the 990
- BRENDA SCHOLL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (209) 229-4700
- Website
- RIVERISLANDSACADEMY.NET
- Return prepared by
- CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES
Mission
TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, CHARACTER BUILDING, ORDERLY EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EACH STUDENT CAN ACHIEVE HIS/HER POTENTIAL THROUGH SPECIALIZED TECHNOLOGY BASED CURRICULUM AND EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF FOUR (4) PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SERVING STUDENTS FROM TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (TK) TO 10TH GRADE. THE SCHOOLS INCLUDE: NEXT GENERATION STEAM ACADEMY (GRADES TK-8), RIVER ISLANDS TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY II (GRADES K-8), EPIC ACADEMY (GRADES TK-8), AND RIVER ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-11). WE BELIEVE STUDENTS LEARN BEST IN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS PROVIDING REAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE, UNDERSTAND AND APPLY THE CONCEPTS AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO BECOME INDEPENDENT PROBLEM SOLVERS. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE NUMEROUS CAREER PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY.Expenses $38,033,580 · revenue $601,036
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
- 47-5327392
- 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)
- $40,600,395
- Income (IRS master file)
- $45,977,815
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $32,465,674 | $28,563,616 | $27,017,873 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $18,454,978 | $15,444,171 | $18,676,618 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: GENE NEELY | June 30, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES
- What is the EIN of RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES is 47-5327392.
- Is RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES 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 RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES 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 RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES 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 RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRENDA SCHOLL.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $275,862 (BRENDA SCHOLL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RIVER ISLANDS ACADEMIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,926,645, expenses of $41,537,020 and total assets of $40,600,395 at year end.
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