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Nonprofit · EIN 83-0494683

NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · VISTA, CA 92083

Financials

$3.5M$3.9M2023$3.9M$3.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,862,610$3,837,988$24,622$3,892,744$3,079,966$812,778
June 30, 2024990$3,519,646$3,854,087-$334,441$3,601,718$2,813,562$788,156
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,561,679
of which government grants
$3,457,657
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,803
Net rental income
$275,275
Other revenue
$297,128

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$302,638
Other salaries and wages
$1,485,133
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,326,024
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,301
Accounting fees
$125,736
Occupancy
$627,433
Travel
$7,031
Depreciation
$148,312
Program services (functional)
$3,103,107
Management and general (functional)
$734,881

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,601,718
Total assets, end of year
$3,892,744
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,079,966
Net assets, end of year
$812,778
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,312,816
Net assets without donor restrictions
$812,778
Gross receipts
$3,862,610
Employees
33
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2007
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHLOE MEDINAPRINCIPAL
Officer
40$145,996$28,612
PHIL LUTGENCHARTER SCHOOL LEADER
Officer
40$135,818$33,247
PAUL LOPEZASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$105,576$24,347
LIVI CASTILLOOFFICE MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$111,043$8,333
DOREEN QUINNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PAUL M POLITOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
CHARLIE GRIMMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARYL MCFARLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY ANNE HERMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANETTE M PRITCHARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
PHIL LUTGENCHARTER SCHOOL LEADER
Officer
40$152,632$29,069
DOREEN QUINNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PAUL M POLITOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
CHARLIE GRIMMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARYL MCFARLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY ANNE HERMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIAN COXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1132 N MELROSE DR STE 501, VISTA, CA 92083-3476
In care of
% MARY ANNE HERMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BOARD PRESIDENT, 1132 N MELROSE DRIVE, VISTA, CA 920833467
Signed the 990
CHLOE MEDINA, PRINCIPAL
Phone
(760) 598-0782
Return prepared by
CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES

Mission

TO GRADUATE STUDENTS WITH A STRONG BLEND OF ACADEMIC AND WORKFORCE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND IN THE 21ST CENTURY TECHNICAL WORKFORCE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA - NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL (TRADE TECH). TRADE TECH IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE FUNDAMENTALLY DIFFERENT LEARNING NEEDS OF STUDENTS TODAY AND THE EMERGING NEEDS OF THE WORLD OF WORK. WE HAVE BROUGHT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION INTO THE 21ST CENTURY AND ENSURING THAT OUR STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE, COLLEGE AND HIGH SKILL, HIGH WAGE PROFESSIONS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. RECOGNIZING THE EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN GREEN BUILDING AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, TRADE TECH STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED TO STATE-OF-THE-ART STEM CURRICULA, EQUIPMENT, AND LABS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THEIR FUTURE.
    Expenses $3,103,107

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-0494683
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
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B25)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,892,744
Income (IRS master file)
$3,862,610

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$3,903,791$3,868,601$4,177,829IRS
990June 2022$3,618,009$3,654,816$2,489,796IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL

What is the EIN of NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL is 83-0494683.
Is NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH 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 NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH 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 NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH 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 NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BOARD PRESIDENT.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,996 (CHLOE MEDINA, PRINCIPAL).
How much revenue does NORTH COUNTY TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,862,610, expenses of $3,837,988 and total assets of $3,892,744 at year end.

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