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Nonprofit · EIN 91-2146810

KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

Also known as KING-CHAVEZ NEIGHBORHOOD OF SCHOOLS

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92102

Financials

$27.8M$26.8M2022$29.6M$29.4M2023$26.3M$27.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$26,331,823$27,887,166-$1,555,343$31,801,239$14,784,361$17,016,878
June 30, 2024990$29,592,404$29,374,446$217,958$37,003,060$18,430,839$18,572,221
June 30, 2023990$27,821,070$26,841,276$979,794$37,983,806$19,629,543$18,354,263
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,221,017
of which government grants
$25,129,553
Program service revenue
$196,119
Investment income
$914,687
Net gain from sales of assets
$41,887
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$666,460
Other salaries and wages
$12,339,672
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$17,942,328
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$100,253
Accounting fees
$297,533
Occupancy
$888,947
Travel
$9,641
Depreciation
$1,026,895
Program services (functional)
$23,508,682
Management and general (functional)
$4,378,484

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$37,003,060
Total assets, end of year
$31,801,239
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,784,361
Net assets, end of year
$17,016,878
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,308,126
Net assets without donor restrictions
$17,016,878
Gross receipts
$26,331,823
Employees
231
Volunteers
75
Year formed
1999
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
CYNTHIA KELLEYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$271,706$74,562
LAURA MAYCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$217,354$62,046
GERARDO GUEVARAPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$140,145$37,236
JORGE COLLINSPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$124,748$46,493
SHELLEY BACAPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$145,697$25,368
DESIREE SULLIVANPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$127,362$37,787
COLLEEN MARBLEDIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Highest-paid employee
40$112,999$31,957
JACKIE HOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$8,812$1,683
JOE ARNOLDTREASURER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JUDITH GARCIAMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID MASSEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DR TIMOTHY WOLFMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CYNTHIA KELLEYCEO
Officer
40$279,654$20,534
LAURA MAYCAO
Officer
40$214,684$19,707
SHELLEY BACAPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$120,249$20,582
JORGE COLLINSPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$121,459$16,549
DESIREE SULLIVANPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$122,738$12,285
MATTHEW MASONPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$125,443$6,533
GERARDO GUEVARAPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$127,378$0
DAVID MASSEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOE ARNOLDTREASURER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JACKIE HOMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TIMOTHY WOLFPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JUDITH GARCIAMEMBER
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CYNTHIA KELLEYCEO
Officer
40$238,073$13,106
LAURA MAYCAO
Officer
40$182,557$12,090
DESIREE SULLIVANPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$121,465$7,880
SHELLEY BACAPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$114,978$13,169
JORGE COLLINSPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$116,313$8,235
GERARDO GUEVARAPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$120,173$0
MATTHEW MASONPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$114,432$5,066
DAVID MASSEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOE ARNOLDTREASURER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JACKIE HOMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TIMOTHY WOLFPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JUDITH GARCIAMEMBER
Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2260 ISLAND AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102-2921
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CYNTHIA KELLEY, 2260 ISLAND AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
Signed the 990
CYNTHIA KELLEY, CEO
Phone
(619) 232-2825
Return prepared by
EIDE BAILLY LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 91-2146810 or by the name KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

WE SEEK EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, ARTS, AND ATHLETICS FROM THE FOUNDATION OF LOVE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • KING-CHAVEZ NEIGHBORHOOD OF SCHOOLS (KCNS) IS COMPRISED OF FIVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN THE HISTORIC BARRIO DISTRICT AND DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOODS OF SAN DIEGO. KCNS IS A NETWORK OF CHARTER SCHOOLS SERVING OVER 1,000 STUDENTS IN GRADES TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN-12. AT KCNS EDUCATING STURDENTS INVOLVES MORE THAN THE MASTERY OF DAILY LESSONS, AN UNWAVERING PERSONAL INVESTMENT IS MADE IN EVERY STUDENT IN EVERY SCHOOL, ROOTED FORM A FOUNDATION OF LOVE. OUR DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW AND THRIVE, FOSTERING BILINGUALISM, BILITERACY, AND CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING.
    Expenses $23,508,682 · revenue $196,119

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
91-2146810
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
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$31,801,239
Income (IRS master file)
$26,331,823

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$26,331,823$27,887,166$31,801,239IRS
990June 2024$29,592,404$29,374,446$37,003,060XML
990June 2023$27,821,070$26,841,276$37,983,806XML
990June 2022$26,221,691$24,657,332$30,208,362IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 91-2146810).

Questions about KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

What is the EIN of KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE is 91-2146810.
Is KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 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 KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 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 KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 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 KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CYNTHIA KELLEY.
Who are the officers and directors of KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $271,706 (CYNTHIA KELLEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does KING-CHAVEZ ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $26,331,823, expenses of $27,887,166 and total assets of $31,801,239 at year end.

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