Nonprofit · EIN 86-0911513
PARAGON MANAGEMENT
Also known as PARADISE EDUCATION CENTER
Tax-exempt · SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $33,894,422 | $33,131,514 | $762,908 | $73,291,774 | $65,555,251 | $7,736,523 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $33,258,444 | $31,366,526 | $1,891,918 | $66,135,023 | $59,161,408 | $6,973,615 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,214,593
- of which government grants
- $1,225,674
- Program service revenue
- $31,245,148
- Investment income
- $63,110
- Other revenue
- $371,571
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $321,566
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,758,382
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $21,402,480
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,667
- Accounting fees
- $25,000
- Occupancy
- $1,948,281
- Depreciation
- $1,742,672
- Program services (functional)
- $26,408,999
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,722,515
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $66,135,023
- Total assets, end of year
- $73,291,774
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $65,555,251
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,736,523
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $49,403,997
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,227,191
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,509,332
- Gross receipts
- $33,894,422
- Employees
- 437
- Volunteers
- 767
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARCY WEISNER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $160,200 | $37,665 |
| ALLISON NIELSEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,935 | $31,829 |
| AMY MACWILLIAMS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,925 | $39,716 |
| DAVID FRIEDMAN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $102,881 | $20,820 |
| GINA GARCIA | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,591 | $13,158 |
| JAY VERRY | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,132 | $20,905 |
| LAURA KEITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICK DE WERTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY SALCEDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA GREENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SANDUSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARCY WEISNER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $155,853 | $35,741 |
| ALLISON NIELSEN | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,059 | $34,911 |
| KARLA MUELLER-SCHRADER | PSYCHOLOGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,023 | $21,806 |
| AMY MACWILLIAMS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,640 | $37,245 |
| DAVID FRIEDMAN | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $99,688 | $19,751 |
| LAURA KEITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICK DE WERTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY SALCEDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA GREENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SANDUSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15142 W BELL RD STE 100, SURPRISE, AZ 85374-4584
- In care of
- % JACK M CAUDLE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DARCY WEISNER, 15142 W BELL RD STE 100, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
- Signed the 990
- DARCY WEISNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (623) 455-7400
- Website
- WWW.PARADISESCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FESTER & CHAPMAN PLLC
Mission
PROVIDE EXCELLENT FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENABLES STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL, CARING, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- PARAGON MANAGEMENT, INC, DBA PARADISE SCHOOLS IS A K-12 ARIZONA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE LEARNING COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO FOSTERING PERSONAL GROWTH AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. PARADISE SCHOOLS CORE BELIEFS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. WE BELIEVE STUDENTS LEARN IN A SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE THAT IS SAFE, RESPECTFUL, AND MAINTAINS HIGH ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS. 2. WE BELIEVE IN IMPLEMENTING RIGOROUS STUDENT-CENTERED CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THEIR FUTURE. 3. WE BELIEVE IN DEVELOPING AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST, COMMUNICATION, AND A COMMON GOAL. 4. WE BELIEVE IN ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY ENRICHED WITH ON-GOING STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION. 5. WE BELIEVE IN RECRUITING AND MAINTAINING HIGHLY EFFECTIVE STAFF MEMBERS THAT ARE CAPABLE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE SCHOOL RATHER THAN SELF. 6. WE BELIEVE IN CREATING A LEADERSHIP TEAM THAT GUIDES AND GOVERNS OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY THROUGH SOUND JUDGEMENT AND BEST PRACTICES. THE RESULTS OF PARADISE SCHOOLS CORE BELIEFS CAN BE SEEN IN THE DISTRICTS RECORD OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. AN ACCOMPLISHMENT OF PARADISE SCHOOLS HAS BEEN THE ABILITY TO EARN AND MAINTAIN HIGH MARKS IN ARIZONA'S SCHOOLS RATING SYSTEM, BASED ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. FOR MANY YEARS, INCLUDING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR, PARADISE SCHOOLS EARNED AN "A" RATING BY THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. FOR MANY YEARS, INCLUDING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR, PARADISE SCHOOLS STATEWIDE TEST RESULTS EXCEEDED STATE AVERAGES IN ALL CATEGORIES. IN ADDITION, PARADISE HONORS HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT AS BEING ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST IN MULTIPLE YEARS.Expenses $26,408,999 · revenue $31,245,148
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
- 86-0911513
- 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 (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $73,291,774
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,894,422
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $33,894,422 | $33,131,514 | $73,291,774 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $33,258,444 | $31,366,526 | $66,135,023 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $30,574,073 | $30,086,599 | $64,579,877 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $28,676,995 | $28,084,143 | $64,904,410 | 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 86-0911513).
Questions about PARAGON MANAGEMENT
- What is the EIN of PARAGON MANAGEMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PARAGON MANAGEMENT is 86-0911513.
- Is PARAGON MANAGEMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to PARAGON MANAGEMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PARAGON MANAGEMENT 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 PARAGON MANAGEMENT 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 PARAGON MANAGEMENT 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 PARAGON MANAGEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DARCY WEISNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARAGON MANAGEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $160,200 (DARCY WEISNER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does PARAGON MANAGEMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,894,422, expenses of $33,131,514 and total assets of $73,291,774 at year end.
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