Nonprofit · EIN 91-1740296
OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SPOKANE VLY, WA 99206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,988,037 | $5,059,583 | -$71,546 | $18,610,298 | $8,903,024 | $9,707,274 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,924,302 | $4,634,031 | $290,271 | $18,731,519 | $8,953,219 | $9,778,300 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,889,842 | $3,417,183 | $3,472,659 | $19,106,613 | $9,619,865 | $9,486,748 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $981,985
- Program service revenue
- $3,843,052
- Investment income
- $59,130
- Net rental income
- $89,435
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$139
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,858
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,209
- Other revenue
- $103,870
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $250,030
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,379
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,425,080
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,044,502
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,011
- Occupancy
- $207,455
- Travel
- $142,050
- Depreciation
- $419,985
- Program services (functional)
- $2,885,976
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,760,247
- Fundraising (functional)
- $413,360
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,731,519
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,610,298
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,903,024
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,707,274
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,406,036
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,702,874
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,400
- Gross receipts
- $5,069,731
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIE DOWERS | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $98,751 | $11,458 |
| KENNETH TROTTER | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,111 | $3,123 |
| MARK SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SCHURTER | VICE PRESIDENT (OUTGOING) Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRILL MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SCHULTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MOSBACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIE DOWERS | HEAD OF SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,712 | $30,031 |
| KENNETH TROTTER | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,186 | $3,353 |
| MARK SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SCHURTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRILL MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SCHULTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIE DOWERS | HEAD OF SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,500 | $22,863 |
| KENNETH TROTTER | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,333 | $3,250 |
| MARK SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SCHURTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN VANHORN | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MERRILL MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SCHULTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11711 E 24TH AVE, SPOKANE VLY, WA 99206-6434
- In care of
- % MERRILL MILLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK SMITH, 11711 E 24TH AVE, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99206
- Signed the 990
- MARK LAVOIE, BUSINESS OFFICER
- Phone
- (509) 536-5955
- Website
- WWW.THEOAKSCCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANASTASI MOORE & MARTIN PLLC
Mission
THE OAKS EXISTS TO PARTNER WITH PARENTS WHO SEEK TO GRADUATE CLASSICALLY EDUCATED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO GLORIFY CHRIST, SHAPE CULTURE, AND SHINE THE LIGHT OF GOD'S TRUTH IN EVERY ENDEAVOR OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- 355 STUDENTS (K-12) ENROLLED IN THE OAKS CLASSICAL AND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.Expenses $2,395,327 · grants $250,030 · revenue $3,349,630
- STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 3 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, 4 FIELD TRIPS, 2 SCHOOL PLAYS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.Expenses $313,533 · revenue $259,545
- 267 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE OAKS CONSERVATORY FOR THE CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.Expenses $177,116 · revenue $233,877
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1740296
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,610,298
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,069,731
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $4,988,037 | $5,059,583 | $18,610,298 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $4,924,302 | $4,634,031 | $18,731,519 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $6,889,842 | $3,417,183 | $19,106,613 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $5,550,083 | $3,176,122 | $7,217,847 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 91-1740296).
Questions about OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is 91-1740296.
- Is OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 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 OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MARK SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,751 (CHARLIE DOWERS, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does OAKS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,988,037, expenses of $5,059,583 and total assets of $18,610,298 at year end.
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