Nonprofit · EIN 74-1616827
CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · HIGHLANDS, TX 77562
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,060,216 | $3,791,086 | -$730,870 | $10,119,635 | $51,048 | $10,068,587 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,755,634 | $4,204,036 | -$448,402 | $11,085,262 | $362,855 | $10,722,407 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,820,056
- of which government grants
- $48,257
- Program service revenue
- $114,079
- Investment income
- $130,528
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $36,701
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,447
- Other revenue
- -$4,447
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $110,414
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,265
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,507,085
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,058,478
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,450
- Occupancy
- $330,174
- Travel
- $51,557
- Depreciation
- $667,328
- Program services (functional)
- $3,134,996
- Management and general (functional)
- $399,617
- Fundraising (functional)
- $256,473
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,085,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,119,635
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $51,048
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,068,587
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,909,244
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,417,601
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,752,822
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,315,765
- Gross receipts
- $3,835,525
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Hipps | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,866 | $3,400 |
| Milagros S Perez | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $88,492 | $17,718 |
| Christie Cardon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Consoli | Executive VP and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Williams Heinzerling | VP - Buildings Grounds Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcella Watkins | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Greenberg | VP - Development Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamila Brinson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Nasser | VP - Nominating Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chaundra Frank | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ND Maduemezia | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Israel Favela | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Dalton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Salters | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ganesa Collins | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Valdez Capetillo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Ratliff | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Samuel F Bowen Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Callahan Baker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Wefel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mauricio Vazquez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Palmquist | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Clarissa Barboza | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tammy Jones | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Pham | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donald Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eileen Westerman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Hipps | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,691 | $6,000 |
| Milagros S Perez | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $56,938 | $6,702 |
| Christie Cardon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Salters | Executive VP and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Williams Heinzerling | VP - Buildings Grounds Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcella Watkins | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Greenberg | VP - Development Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamila Brinson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Nasser | VP - Nominating Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyrone Hill III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Lewis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Israel Favela | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Dalton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Consoli | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ganesa Collins | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Evelyn Valdez Capetillo | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Brod | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Ratliff | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel F Bowen Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Callahan Baker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Aguirre | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Byron Willeford | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Wefel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mauricio Vazquez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Palmquist | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarissa Barboza | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tammy Jones | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Pham | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2615 E WALLISVILLE RD, HIGHLANDS, TX 77562-3152
- In care of
- % MILAGROS S PEREZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MILAGROS S PEREZ, 2615 E WALLISVILLE RD, HIGHLANDS, TX 775623152
- Signed the 990
- Jana Kirksey, Business Manager
- Phone
- (281) 426-5551
Mission
Chinquapins mission is to provide a high-quality college-preparatory education to able and motivated youth from under-resourced communities and schools in the greater Houston area. Through a rigorous curriculum and an emphasis on community service and earning what one receives we aim to produce responsible well-educated citizens who will become constructive leaders in their communities.
Program accomplishments
- Chinquapin Preparatory School the School is dedicated to providing a high quality college-preparatory education to able and motivated youth from under-resourced communities and schools in the Greater Houston area. Through the rigorous curriculum an emphasis on community service and earning what one receives the School aims to produce responsible well-educated citizens who will become constructive leaders in the community. Deserving boys and girls grades 6 through 12 are eligible to attend the School. Grades 7 through 12 are eligible to board on campus. Other students are transported daily. Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year was approximately 110 students.Expenses $3,073,804 · grants $110,414 · revenue $114,079
- Student enrichment and community service are a vital part of our educational program. We have an outstanding fine arts program an award-winning speech & debate team and innovative ecology electives. All students participate in various community service projects throughout the year. We are able to offer our students incredible summer opportunities such as Experiment in International Living National Outdoor Leadership School the Woods Project Rice Summer Business Institute Student Conservation Association and Breakthrough Houston.Expenses $40,436
- Chinquapin is part of TAPPS Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. We compete in volleyball soccer basketball and track. Although the focus of Chinquapin is academic athletics are seen as a valuable part of the school program in which students learn about competition leadership teamwork sportsmanship and self-confidence. There is no cost to the students and all students are encouraged to try out. Chinquapin prefers faculty members serve as coaches because of their greater familiarity with the student athletes.Expenses $20,756
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
- 74-1616827
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,119,635
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,835,525
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,144,841 | $3,859,624 | $11,187,126 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,898,412 | $3,399,561 | $11,775,196 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL is 74-1616827.
- Is CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL 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 CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL 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 CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL 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 CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MILAGROS S PEREZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,866 (Laura Hipps, Director of Development).
- How much revenue does CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,060,216, expenses of $3,791,086 and total assets of $10,119,635 at year end.
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