Nonprofit · EIN 68-0437792
CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS
Also known as REDWOOD ACADEMY OF THE UKIAH
Tax-exempt · UKIAH, CA 95482
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,437,686 | $3,971,013 | $466,673 | $7,131,775 | $2,026,206 | $5,105,569 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,605,746 | $4,262,424 | $343,322 | $6,297,658 | $1,530,280 | $4,767,378 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,874,469 | $4,070,878 | $803,591 | $6,441,531 | $1,955,165 | $4,486,366 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,996,294
- of which government grants
- $3,983,466
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $112,946
- Other revenue
- $328,446
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $215,786
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,933,408
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,000,330
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $17,696
- Program services (functional)
- $2,503,526
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,462,196
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,291
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,297,658
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,131,775
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,026,206
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,105,569
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $211,139
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,105,569
- Gross receipts
- $4,437,686
- Employees
- 61
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELNA GORDON | SECRETARY/TR Officer | 41 | $110,986 | $36,897 |
| SELAH M SAWYER | PRESIDENT Officer | 41 | $106,097 | $37,089 |
| REBECCA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL DONHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY JOSEPH | CLERK Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| KIP WEBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA BOYCE | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELAH M SAWYER | PRESIDENT Officer | 41 | $103,691 | $37,354 |
| ELNA GORDON | SECRETARY/TR Officer | 41 | $104,141 | $36,449 |
| REBECCA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL DONHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY JOSEPH | CLERK Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| KIP WEBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA BOYCE | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELNA GORDON | PRESIDENT/CO Officer | 41 | $93,908 | $31,668 |
| SELAH M SAWYER | SECRETARY/CO Officer | 41 | $92,908 | $32,561 |
| JAMES L SWITZER | CFO/TREASURE Officer | 41 | $84,530 | $35,809 |
| SANDRA BOYCE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE FORD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY JOSEPH | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
| KIP WEBB | CLERK Trustee or director | 0.13 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1059 N STATE ST, UKIAH, CA 95482-3413
- In care of
- % RODERICK A LOGAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SELAH M SAWYER, 1059 NORTH STATE STREET, UKIAH, CA 95482
- Signed the 990
- ELNA GORDON, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (707) 467-0500
- Website
- REDWOODACADEMY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROBERTSON & ASSOCIATES CPAS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0437792 or by the name CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS.
- 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
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL MISSION STATEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF 2 CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS SERVING 260 STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-12, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.Expenses $2,503,526
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
- 68-0437792
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,131,775
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,437,686
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,437,686 | $3,971,013 | $7,131,775 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,605,746 | $4,262,424 | $6,297,658 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,874,469 | $4,070,878 | $6,441,531 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,000,606 | $3,683,519 | $4,594,243 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 68-0437792).
Questions about CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS
- What is the EIN of CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS is 68-0437792.
- Is CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS 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 CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS 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 CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS 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 CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SELAH M SAWYER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,986 (ELNA GORDON, SECRETARY/TR).
- How much revenue does CHARTER ACADEMY OF THE REDWOODS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,437,686, expenses of $3,971,013 and total assets of $7,131,775 at year end.
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