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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0541235

HOWARD SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · CARPINTERIA, CA 93013

Financials

$1.6M$1.6M2023$1.4M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOWARD SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$1,379,785$1,551,036-$171,251$2,274,499$786,163$1,488,336
July 31, 2024990$1,615,122$1,639,231-$24,109$2,394,656$735,069$1,659,587
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$156,725
Program service revenue
$1,129,546
Investment income
$21,237
Net income from fundraising events
$72,277
Other revenue
$72,277

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$165,321
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$179,140
Other salaries and wages
$725,223
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,038,886
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,204
Accounting fees
$35,170
Depreciation
$26,136
Program services (functional)
$1,318,167
Management and general (functional)
$232,869

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,394,656
Total assets, end of year
$2,274,499
Total liabilities, end of year
$786,163
Net assets, end of year
$1,488,336
Land, buildings and equipment
$280,143
Gross receipts
$1,401,674
Employees
29
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2000
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOEL REEDHEADMASTER
Officer
40$171,986$49,534
JACK GRIFFINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KANDIE OVERGAAGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRUCE HANSENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMBER SCOURASTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CARLA GARCIADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KELLY O'DONNELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CYNDI CASSADYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
RACHEL STENGELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ERIC ERVINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LEAH HARDINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOEL REEDHEADMASTER
Officer
40$164,917$46,175
JACK GRIFFINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KANDIE OVERGAAGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRUCE HANSENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MALLORY VAN LEEUWENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANNIKA WASHBURNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
AMBER SCOURASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
KELLY O'DONNELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JUSTIN ROSENBERGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CINDY CASSADYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JANA RANSOMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
RACHEL STENGELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
HOLLY FRANKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5050 EL CARRO LN, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-1450
In care of
% JENNY MARSHALL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOEL REED, 1831 BEARDEN COURT, OXNARD, CA 93035
Signed the 990
JOEL REED, HEADMASTER
Phone
(805) 730-1333
Return prepared by
NASIF HICKS HARRIS & CO LLP

Mission

TO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH A CARDEN CURRICULUM EDUCATION IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF THE WHOLE CHILD INCLUDING EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT COUPLED WITH THE PURSUIT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. SMALL CLASS SIZES ALLOW TEACHERS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH CHILD TO DEVELOP STRENGTHS AND TARGET AREAS OF WEAKNESS.THE SCHOOL ENCOURAGES PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS. STUDENTS APPRECIATE THEIR FAMILIES' VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH A CARDEN CURRICULUM EDUCATION IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.
    Expenses $1,318,167 · grants $165,321 · revenue $1,129,546

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0541235
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
2001
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,274,499
Income (IRS master file)
$1,401,674

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025–––IRS
990July 2024–––IRS
990July 2023$1,914,087$1,568,911$2,532,640IRS
990July 2022$1,989,674$1,432,582$2,282,381IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 HOWARD SCHOOL

What is the EIN of HOWARD SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOWARD SCHOOL is 77-0541235.
Is HOWARD SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to HOWARD SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOWARD 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 HOWARD SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOWARD SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOWARD SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names JOEL REED.
Who are the officers and directors of HOWARD SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,986 (JOEL REED, HEADMASTER).
How much revenue does HOWARD SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,379,785, expenses of $1,551,036 and total assets of $2,274,499 at year end.

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