Nonprofit · EIN 94-2708253
LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $600,458 | $593,967 | $6,491 | $915,996 | $32,997 | $882,999 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $595,598 | $592,658 | $2,940 | $928,784 | $52,276 | $876,508 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,931
- Program service revenue
- $558,333
- Investment income
- $11,974
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $220
- Other revenue
- $220
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,458
- Other salaries and wages
- $316,151
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $477,103
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,950
- Occupancy
- $11,126
- Travel
- $215
- Depreciation
- $19,222
- Program services (functional)
- $532,351
- Management and general (functional)
- $61,616
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $928,784
- Total assets, end of year
- $915,996
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,997
- Net assets, end of year
- $882,999
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $278,804
- Publicly traded securities
- $269,576
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $882,999
- Gross receipts
- $600,458
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 112
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA GALLO | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 60 | $95,458 |
| COURTNEY COUVREUR | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KIRAN MERCHANT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK MACDONALD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA KWONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAY WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE GRACEFFA | PA PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACOB KISLEVITZ | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA GALLO | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 60 | $94,883 |
| COURTNEY COUVREUR | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KIRAN MERCHANT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA KWONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN PANGILINAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEX AYOUB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAY WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE GRACEFFA | PA PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACOB KISLEVITZ | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 304 LESTER AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94606-1317
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARIA GALLO, 304 LESTER AVE, OAKLAND, CA 946061317
- Signed the 990
- MARIA GALLO, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (510) 839-4227
- Website
- WWW.THELAKESCHOOL.COM
- Return prepared by
- SALLMANN YANG & ALAMEDA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2708253 or by the name LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE LAKE SCHOOL IS FOUNDED ON THE PREMISE THAT AN ORGANIZED AND ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES A CHILD WITH A SENSE OF HIMSELF, HIS WORLD AND HIS OWN DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATED MISSIONExpenses $532,351 · revenue $558,553
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
- 94-2708253
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B210)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $915,996
- Income (IRS master file)
- $600,458
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $600,458 | $593,967 | $915,996 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $595,598 | $592,658 | $928,784 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $645,797 | $572,216 | $921,486 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 94-2708253).
Questions about LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION is 94-2708253.
- Is LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION 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 LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION 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 LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION 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 LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARIA GALLO.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,458 (MARIA GALLO, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LAKE SCHOOL CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $600,458, expenses of $593,967 and total assets of $915,996 at year end.
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