Nonprofit · EIN 94-2976402
CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Also known as BACK TO BASICS
Tax-exempt · HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $309,915 | $415,604 | -$105,689 | $3,816,149 | $10,085 | $3,806,064 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $313,951 | $395,947 | -$81,996 | $3,514,633 | $9,435 | $3,505,198 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $177,564
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $82,339
- Net income from fundraising events
- $49,793
- Other revenue
- $50,012
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $168,333
- Other salaries and wages
- $112,750
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $159,443
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,166
- Occupancy
- $450
- Program services (functional)
- $314,696
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,264
- Fundraising (functional)
- $44,644
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,514,633
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,816,149
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,085
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,806,064
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,678,755
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $300,866
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,505,198
- Gross receipts
- $326,796
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORRINE BUCHER | EXECUTIVE DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,750 |
| ALLAN SMITH | PRESIDENT/SE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CARRIE BLANTON | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE IZZARELLI | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOY DARDENELLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN SMITH | PRESIDENT/SE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BETTINA LUNASIN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE IZZARELLI | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 354, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019-0354
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STEPHANIE IZZARELLI, 214 FILBERT STREET, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE IZZARELLI, TREASURER
- Phone
- (650) 286-7811
- Return prepared by
- COASTSIDE TAX CONSULTANTS
Mission
CEF IS SERVING AS A STUDENT SUCCESS INNOVATION FUND TO PROMOTE NEW, CREATIVE AND POWERFUL INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY. IT IS AN ADVOCATE FOR AND FUNDS HIGH LEVERAGE PROGRAMS THAT HAVE WELL DEFINED OUTCOMES AND CAN MAKE "BIG IMPACTS" FOR STUDENT SUCCESS. IN COLLABORATION WITH COASTSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CEF IDENTIFIES CLEAR GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR EACH INITIATIVE TO ACHIEVE RESULTS. THERE ARE SEVERAL MAJOR THEMES FOR CEF BASIC GRANT MAKING AT THIS TIME: - LITERACY (K-3) - COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS (AVID 6TH - 12TH GRADES, SCIENCE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING) - LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT (INNOVATION GRANTS) GRANTS IN THESE AREAS HAVE FUNDED AND PROMOTED TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATIONAL LIBRARIES THAT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE OUR STUDENTS' READING PROFICIENCY BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE. CEF HAS ALSO BEEN ABLE TO EXPAND THE OUTCOME BASED COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM (AVID) FROM 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE. CEF LEV
Program accomplishments
- CEF ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2025 THE CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CEF) FUNDED PROGRAM SERVICES FOR 3,200 CABRILLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS COVERING THREE VITAL EDUCATION PILLARS: SCIENCE, MATH, AND COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING CRITICAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CEF ALSO PROVIDED YEARLY TEACHER INNOVATION GRANTS AND COASTSIDE FUTURES STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS. SCIENCE PROGRAMS: APPROXIMATELY 2000 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM DEDICATED FACULTY-DIRECTED MONTHLY COLLABORATION TIME TO ASSIST DISTRICT SCIENCE TEACHERS FROM 5TH GRADE TO 12TH GRADE IN BECOMING MODELS AND EXPERTS IN NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS. CEF PARTNERED WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE 107,000 FOR A 5TH GRADE SCIENCE SPECIALIST POSITION FOR THE 9TH YEAR. WITH THE SUPPORT OF CEF, THE 5TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER CONTINUED TO TEACH 5TH GRADE LAB SCIENCE TO APPROXIMATELY 250 STUDENTS AT ALL FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. MATH PROGRAM: CEF FUNDING SUPPORTED THE 6TH - 12TH GRADE MATH TEACHERS IN A MONTHLY COLLABORATION, WHICH WAS KEY TO CONTINUE TO ALIGN THE NEW CURRICULUM ADOPTION. COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS: CEF FUNDED THE REAL LIFE LEARNING (RLL) COORDINATOR AND PROGRAM AT HALF MOON BAY HS, WHICH GIVES ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AND WORK-BASED LEARNING. INNOVATION GRANTS: CEF FUNDED 11 INNOVATION GRANTS (1000 EACH) TO TEACHERS WITHIN THE CUSD SCHOOLS. THESE GRANTS ALLOW TEACHERS TO THINK OUTSIDE OF THEIR STANDARD CURRICULUM. FOR EXAMPLE, FUNDING PROVIDES ENGAGING MATERIALS FOR THE 5TH GRADE SCIENCE CURRICULUM, EDUCATIONAL GAMES & SUPPLIES TO HELP DEVELOP BASIC STEM SKILLS, AND A HORSE CLASS FOR THE STUDENTS AT PILARCITOS, THE CUSD ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL. COASTSIDE FUTURES/SCHOLARSHIPS: IN 2025, CEF CONTINUED ITS COLLABORATION WITH COLLEGE FUTURES IN THE COASTSIDE FUTURES INITIATIVE. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM 1,000 TO 5,000 WERE GRANTED TO 15 UNDER RESOURCED STUDENTS AT HALF MOON BAY HIGH SCHOOL TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION.Expenses $314,696 · grants $168,333
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2976402
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,816,149
- Income (IRS master file)
- $326,796
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $342,656 | $417,534 | $3,348,534 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $277,376 | $405,178 | $2,922,310 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 94-2976402.
- Is CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEPHANIE IZZARELLI.
- Who are the officers and directors of CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,750 (CORRINE BUCHER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CABRILLO EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $309,915, expenses of $415,604 and total assets of $3,816,149 at year end.
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