Nonprofit · EIN 55-0874759
ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SANTA ANA, CA 92701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,347,012 | $13,088,392 | $1,258,620 | $14,235,980 | $11,330,045 | $2,905,935 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,033,390 | $11,858,798 | $174,592 | $15,343,675 | $13,657,125 | $1,686,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,992,958
- of which government grants
- $13,801,457
- Program service revenue
- $178,112
- Investment income
- $230,855
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$91,708
- Other revenue
- -$54,913
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $179,930
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,665,518
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,132,450
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $31,398
- Accounting fees
- $145,630
- Occupancy
- $486,761
- Travel
- $98,626
- Depreciation
- $393,573
- Program services (functional)
- $10,607,766
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,480,626
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,343,675
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,235,980
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,330,045
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,905,935
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,477,237
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,905,935
- Gross receipts
- $14,438,720
- Employees
- 115
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE LIMON | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRE Officer | 40 | $159,216 | $49,238 |
| PEDRO LLORENTE EDD | SCHOOL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,931 | $34,802 |
| KATHY WEBB | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,321 | $35,476 |
| GUILLERMINA GAYTAN | EDUCATION SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,563 | $29,407 |
| DORAIMA GOMEZ | ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,166 | $31,734 |
| JOCELYN VARGAS CALDERON | CREW AND CHARACTER COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,223 | $26,121 |
| CARMEN APARICIO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN STANPHILL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALFONSO BUSTAMANTE | DISTRICT DESIGNEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY BARRAZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN LARID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUZELENA NAJERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA SAENZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE LIMON | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $134,258 | $41,786 |
| PEDRO LLORENTE EDD | SCHOOL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,524 | $33,185 |
| KATHY WEBB | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,860 | $33,130 |
| GUILLERMINA GAYTAN | EDUCATION SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,785 | $27,295 |
| DORAIMA GOMEZ | ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION COORDINATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,764 | $28,871 |
| CARMEN APARICIO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN STANPHILL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FERNEY S PINTO SANTANDER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALFONSO BUSTAMANTE | DISTRICT DESIGNEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA REYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENIA CUETO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 825 N BROADWAY, SANTA ANA, CA 92701-3475
- In care of
- % ORANGE COUNTY DEPT OF EDUCATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MIKE LIMON, 825 N BROADWAY, SANTA ANA, CA 927013423
- Signed the 990
- MIKE LIMON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (714) 558-2787
- Return prepared by
- CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES
Mission
TO NURTURE ALL LEARNERS TO BECOME CREATIVE, CRITICAL THINKERS BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS-BASED INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE ARTS, TECHNOLOGY, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
Program accomplishments
- OCEAA PROVIDED CLASSROOM BASED INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS K-8. OCEAA'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS WITH AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION FOUNDED IN A RICH ACADEMIC PROGRAM, THE ARTS, MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES, LANGUAGE LEARNING, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES, PROVIDING EACH CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO FLOURISH WHILE LEARNING IN A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ENGLISH AND TWO-WAY LANGUAGE IMMERSION (SPANISH-ENGLISH) STRANDS WITH ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ARTS AND SCIENCE CONSERVATORIES. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 629 STUDENTS IN GRADES TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES.Expenses $9,462,139 · revenue $36,795
- OCEAA OFFERS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM REFERRED TO AS THE KIDS EXPANDED DAY SCHOOL (KEDS). THE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER CREATIVE, CRITICAL THINKERS DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS. ENROLLMENT IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS WHO CURRENTLY ATTEND THE OCEAA CHARTER SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH PARENT PAID FEES AND THE AFTER SCHOOL SAFETY (ASES) STATE GRANT.Expenses $212,608 · revenue $174,839
- OCEAA OFFERS A SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES TO STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS. THE PROGRAM IS GUIDED BY A WELLNESS COMMITTEE AND HAS AN ESTABLISHED WELLNESS POLICY OUTLINING NUTRITION GUIDELINES WHICH IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HEALTH FRAMEWORK FOR CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING STUDENT HEALTH AND THEIR CAPACITY TO LEARN. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY STUDENT PAID MEALS AND STATE AND FEDERAL CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.Expenses $933,019 · revenue $3,273
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
- 55-0874759
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,235,980
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,438,720
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,155,960 | $10,996,444 | $15,085,226 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,407,305 | $11,272,297 | $11,921,570 | 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 ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY is 55-0874759.
- Is ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY 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 ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY 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 ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY 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 ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MIKE LIMON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,216 (MIKE LIMON, PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRE).
- How much revenue does ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,347,012, expenses of $13,088,392 and total assets of $14,235,980 at year end.
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