Nonprofit · EIN 51-0596749
CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · SAN JUAN CAPO, CA 92675
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $110,304,868 | $108,177,060 | $2,127,808 | $49,550,643 | $21,902,423 | $27,648,220 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $123,911,138 | $121,712,443 | $2,198,695 | $63,195,737 | $37,675,325 | $25,520,412 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $106,001,615 | $97,400,720 | $8,600,895 | $62,873,368 | $39,551,651 | $23,321,717 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $110,111,005
- of which government grants
- $110,111,005
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $193,863
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,047,374
- Other salaries and wages
- $60,444,724
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $81,170,073
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $370,113
- Accounting fees
- $2,297,433
- Occupancy
- $1,012,439
- Travel
- $895,107
- Depreciation
- $58,214
- Program services (functional)
- $84,058,659
- Management and general (functional)
- $24,118,401
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,195,737
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,550,643
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,902,423
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,648,220
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $50,399
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $27,648,220
- Gross receipts
- $110,304,868
- Employees
- 496
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2006
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICARDO ROMERO | INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $318,633 | $45,167 |
| STEVE FORD | ASST SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $294,445 | $50,612 |
| RICHARD SAVAGE | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $305,888 | $1,152 |
| MARCUS WHITE | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $242,164 | $47,511 |
| HEATHER TAMAYO | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $242,163 | $11,151 |
| LESLIE DOMBEK | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $231,454 | $11,916 |
| LACHELLE CARTER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $198,674 | $36,456 |
| DAN HERTZLER | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES Officer | 40 | $195,552 | $14,960 |
| JULIE COLOMBERO | ASST DIR OF OP, FAMILY RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,535 | $36,195 |
| ZANA KIDD | DIRECTOR OF HR OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,240 | $11,477 |
| JAMES STOCKDALE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA RIVAS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HENJUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM PULSIPHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY PULSIPHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC WICKLIFFE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR RICHARD SAVAGE | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $271,237 | $46,023 |
| RICHIE ROMERO | DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT Key employee | 40 | $256,245 | $25,954 |
| KARA MANNIX | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,104 | $51,174 |
| MARCUS WHITE | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,761 | $50,835 |
| STEPHAN FORD | ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Key employee | 40 | $197,935 | $28,480 |
| HEATHER TAMAYO | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,800 | $37,275 |
| LESLIE DOMBEK | DIR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,933 | $36,992 |
| DANIEL J HERTZLER | DIR OF BUSINESS SERVICES Key employee | 40 | $151,833 | $35,113 |
| LACHELLE CARTER | DIR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $157,836 | $29,060 |
| AMY PHILIPS | ASST PRINCIPAL III Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,412 | $24,410 |
| ELAINE PALVICH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA RIVAS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL K HENJUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM PULSIPHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HEDRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WICKLIFFE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN HARTELT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR RICHARD SAVAGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $271,237 | $26,703 |
| DR RICHIE ROMERO | DPTY SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $256,245 | $25,134 |
| KARA MANNIX | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,104 | $48,254 |
| MARCUS WHITE | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,761 | $42,361 |
| HEATHER TAMAYO | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,800 | $36,455 |
| STEPHEN FORD | ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $197,935 | $21,156 |
| LACHELLE CARTER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $157,836 | $22,877 |
| ELAINE PALVICH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA RIVAS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL K HENJUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM PULSIPHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HEDRICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE WATKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SOUZA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 33272 VALLE RD, SAN JUAN CAPO, CA 92675-4842
- In care of
- % KIM MCMANAMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES STOCKDALE, 33272 VALLE RD, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
- Signed the 990
- RICARDO ROMERO, INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
- Phone
- (800) 906-5166
- Website
- CALIFORNIAOPS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 51-0596749 or by the name CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
- 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
TO EDUCATE AND TO EMPOWER COMPASSIONATE GLOBAL CITIZENS BY LEVERAGING 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION RESOURCES ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS WHO NEED A MORE PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO LEARNING TO MAXIMIZE THESE STUDENTS' POTENTIAL AND MEET THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Program accomplishments
- CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATES SIX CALIFORNIA CONNECTIONS ACADEMIES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: CENTRAL, NORTH BAY, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL COAST, RIPON, AND MONTEREY BAY. THE ACADEMY SERVES GRADES TK-12 AND PROVIDES A FORM OF PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT STUDENTS ATTEND FROM HOME USING THE INTERNET TO CONNECT TO TEACHERS. THEIR MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A UNIQUELY INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PROGRAM THAT COMBINES THE BEST IN VIRTUAL EDUCATION WITH REAL CONNECTIONS AMONG STUDENTS, FAMILY, TEACHERS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC AND EMOTIONAL SUCCESS FOR EVERY LEARNER. THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A HIGH-QUALITY, HIGH-TECH, HIGH-INTERACTION VIRTUAL "SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS" THAT BRINGS AN ACCREDITED TUITION FREE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTLY INTO THE HOMES OF STUDENTS IN TK-12.Expenses $84,058,659
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
- 51-0596749
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,550,643
- Income (IRS master file)
- $110,304,868
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $110,304,868 | $108,177,060 | $49,550,643 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $123,911,138 | $121,712,443 | $63,195,737 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $106,001,615 | $97,400,720 | $62,873,368 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $88,645,360 | $80,090,186 | $38,419,983 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2017 | – | – | – | 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 51-0596749).
Questions about CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 51-0596749.
- Is CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC 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 CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC 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 CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC 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 CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMES STOCKDALE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $318,633 (RICARDO ROMERO, INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $110,304,868, expenses of $108,177,060 and total assets of $49,550,643 at year end.
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