Nonprofit · EIN 81-5467728
ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL
Tax-exempt · BUELLTON, CA 93427
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $513,319 | $490,669 | $22,650 | $408,541 | $9,896 | $398,645 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,323
- of which government grants
- $9,223
- Program service revenue
- $479,725
- Investment income
- $12,390
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,071
- Other revenue
- $6,881
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,146
- Other salaries and wages
- $231,433
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $366,705
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,390
- Occupancy
- $62,603
- Travel
- $2,771
- Depreciation
- $3,729
- Program services (functional)
- $386,253
- Management and general (functional)
- $87,989
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,427
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $385,724
- Total assets, end of year
- $408,541
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,896
- Net assets, end of year
- $398,645
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,625
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $398,645
- Gross receipts
- $515,253
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLEY GRAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $89,146 |
| KATHY FAYRAM | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON BROOKS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE FRANKLIN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON LINDSAY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER GAULD | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 27 SIX FLAGS CIR, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9509
- In care of
- % SHELLEY GRAND
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 27 Six Flags Circle, Buellton CA 93427
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LESLIE FRANKLIN, 27 SIX FLAGS CIRCLE, BUELLTON, CA 93427
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Shelley Grand, 27 Six Flags Circle, Buellton CA 93427
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER GAULD, Treasurer
- Phone
- (805) 688-0050
- Return prepared by
- Santa Ynez Valley Tax Professionals Inc
Mission
TO SERVE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A FULL INCLUSION, HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.THE PRESCHOOL PROMOTES AN ANTI-BIASED CURRICULUM FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE MANY CULTURES AND THE DIFFERENCES AMOUNG PEOPLE. THE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES A NURTURING, SECURE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT OFFERS CHILDREN THE SPACE AND TIME TO DISCOVER THE WORLD AROUND THEM AND THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- WE PROVIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND NUTRITION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2-YEARS AND 5-YEARS. WE ARE A FULL INCLUSION PRESCHOOL, WHERE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE INCLUDED INTO OUR DAILY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EDUCATION OFFICE SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. WE ARE RECOGNIZED AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PROJECT (OCP), DEDICATED TO INCREASING THE QUANTITY, QUALITY, AND BENEFIT OF OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES ON THE VALUE AND DESIGN OF ENGAGING OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS TO TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PARENTS. WE PROVIDE DAILY NUTRITIONAL MEALS WHICH INCLUDE LUNCH AND TWO SNACKS PREPARED ON SITE USING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND COOKED FROM SCRATCH RECIPES.Expenses $386,253 · revenue $484,535
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5467728
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $408,541
- Income (IRS master file)
- $515,253
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2023 | $447,989 | $406,318 | $317,695 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2022 | $437,658 | $407,098 | $426,210 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Shelley Grand | July 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL is 81-5467728.
- Is ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL 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 ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL 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 ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL 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 ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names LESLIE FRANKLIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,146 (SHELLEY GRAND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ZACA CENTER PRESCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $513,319, expenses of $490,669 and total assets of $408,541 at year end.
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