Nonprofit · EIN 94-3185735
AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94606
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $37,068,737 | $43,014,827 | -$5,946,090 | $58,091,006 | $44,521,990 | $13,569,016 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $41,529,044 | $35,062,468 | $6,466,576 | $67,723,414 | $48,208,308 | $19,515,106 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,728,980
- of which government grants
- $36,662,828
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $48,256
- Other revenue
- $339,757
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $555,320
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,832,397
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,169,481
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $324,642
- Accounting fees
- $501,301
- Occupancy
- $7,846,152
- Travel
- $69,157
- Depreciation
- $2,575,706
- Program services (functional)
- $38,024,588
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,981,552
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,687
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $67,723,414
- Total assets, end of year
- $58,091,006
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $44,521,990
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,569,016
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,528,342
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,569,016
- Gross receipts
- $37,068,737
- Employees
- 302
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA ARECHIGA MARTINEZ | CHIEF STRATEGY/COMPLIANCE Officer | 40 | $201,305 | $7,979 |
| SYLVIA FLORES | CEO Officer | 40 | $182,114 | $6,615 |
| PHILIP ELLINGBERG | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,338 | $1,360 |
| LASONYA WALKER | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,222 | $0 |
| MICHELLE COLEMAN | DIRECTOR OF DATA & INSTRUCTION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,362 | $240 |
| JASMINE NASH | SITE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,824 | $0 |
| DENNIS CLARK | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,813 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE BARNES | COO/ACTING CEO Officer | 40 | $112,526 | $0 |
| RODOLFO ORNELAS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE DIGIORGIO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER H HANLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE LERMA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVIS LEUNG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MARTINEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDGAR QUIROZ | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA MONCADA | PAST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GRACE BARRIGA | PAST SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVELIA VILLA | FORMER CEO Former | 40 | $264,101 | $13,198 |
| MARIE ARCE | FORMER CFO Former | 40 | $217,695 | $6,531 |
| MARIA ARECHIGA MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/COMPLIANCE Key employee | 40 | $172,651 | $12,489 |
| CLAUDIA LEE | SITE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $153,933 | $4,618 |
| MICHAEL BRADLEY | SITE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,987 | $6,833 |
| PHILIP ELLINGBERG | SITE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,205 | $4,386 |
| DENNIS CLARK | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,502 | $3,495 |
| RICHARD MARISCAL | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,175 | $3,245 |
| MALCOLM MCARTHUR | SITE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,561 | $5,083 |
| GILBERT LOPEZ JR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDGAR QUIROZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRES EMMANUELLI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISA GALLEGOS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA FLORES | INTERIM CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIENNE BARNES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2101 LIVINGSTON ST, OAKLAND, CA 94606-5218
- In care of
- % CLICKBOOKS COM INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BOARD CHAIR, 1450 MARINA WAY SOUTH, RICHMOND, CA 94804
- Signed the 990
- ADRIENNE BARNES, CEO
- Phone
- (510) 436-0172
- Website
- AMETHODSCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3185735 or by the name AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
- 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
TO PROVIDE A RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT WILL PREPARE STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND.
Program accomplishments
- WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE APPROXIMATELY 2,000 STUDENTS IN RICHMOND AND OAKLAND WITH A TEAM OF OVER 250 STAFF WHO WORK HARD EVERYDAY TO PRODUCE BETTER ACADEMIC OUTCOMES FOR KIDS. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF EVERY AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOL (AMPS) SITE TO CREATE A POSITIVE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND SCHOLAR CULTURE WHERE BEING INQUISITIVE, AND DILIGENT WHILE TAKING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF SELF GROWTH IS THE NORM. IT IS THE ORGANIZATIONAL BELIEF THAT ANY CHILD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IF GIVEN A STRUCTURED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. AMPS SITES INCLUDE: OAKLAND CHARTER ACADEMY, RICHMOND CHARTER ACADEMY, DOWNTOWN CHARTER ACADEMY, BENITO JUAREZ ELEMENTARY, AND JOHN HENRY HIGH SCHOOL, AS WELL AS OAKLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (CLOSED 6/30/25).Expenses $38,024,588
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
- 94-3185735
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $58,091,006
- Income (IRS master file)
- $37,068,737
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $37,068,737 | $43,014,827 | $58,091,006 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $41,529,044 | $35,062,468 | $67,723,414 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $38,724,229 | $36,370,900 | $27,827,959 | 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 94-3185735).
Questions about AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 94-3185735.
- Is AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BOARD CHAIR.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $201,305 (MARIA ARECHIGA MARTINEZ, CHIEF STRATEGY/COMPLIANCE).
- How much revenue does AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $37,068,737, expenses of $43,014,827 and total assets of $58,091,006 at year end.
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