Nonprofit · EIN 95-1684072
MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,651,980 | $7,953,311 | -$301,331 | $40,948,562 | $7,806,150 | $33,142,412 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,675,002 | $7,909,295 | -$234,293 | $38,887,691 | $6,720,728 | $32,166,963 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,345,806 | $6,820,323 | $1,525,483 | $37,854,096 | $7,097,910 | $30,756,186 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $565,099
- Program service revenue
- $5,882,287
- Investment income
- $1,204,594
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $785,491
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,657,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $349,071
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,313,853
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,211,383
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,285
- Accounting fees
- $79,179
- Occupancy
- $174,225
- Travel
- $36,106
- Depreciation
- $770,984
- Program services (functional)
- $6,101,538
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,631,650
- Fundraising (functional)
- $220,123
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $38,887,691
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,948,562
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,806,150
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,142,412
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,279,642
- Publicly traded securities
- $19,012,418
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,240,692
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $14,901,720
- Gross receipts
- $12,921,985
- Employees
- 54
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1932
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER BARNES | HEAD OF SCHOOL (FORMER) Officer | 40 | $157,118 | $20,055 |
| CIERRA RICKMAN | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,050 | $10,218 |
| HANNAH NELSON | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $108,222 | $5,575 |
| ALEX TATE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPS Officer | 40 | $88,635 | $17,369 |
| PETER SCHUYLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MONE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER EWING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN COLLARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCCARTHY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC HOLDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J SASSAMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BURNS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOP HOPKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BARAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD MCCOY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FANRUI SHA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADAM XU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA GARRETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BEDONNA SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RON ANDRADE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUSTENE HILL EDWARDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL WALD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER BARNES | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $269,955 | $33,284 |
| CIERRA RICKMAN | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,588 | $9,562 |
| ALEX TATE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPS Officer | 40 | $83,258 | $7,957 |
| EDWIN S FRIENDLY III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SCHUYLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MONE | PRESIDENT/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER EWING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN COLLARD | VICE PRESIDENT/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCCARTHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUEL ESPITIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC HOLDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J SASSAMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BURNS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOP HOPKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BARAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA DAVIS-SUSKIND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIEGO MARCOGLIESE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD MCCOY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FANRUI SHA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM XU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA GARRETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEDONNA SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER BARNES | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $252,285 | $36,719 |
| AMY GRENIER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPS Officer | 40 | $80,861 | $12,808 |
| EDWIN S FRIENDLY III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER SCHUYLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MONE | PRESIDENT/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE HODGE III | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTENE HILL EDWARDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER EWING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HOWARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN COLLARD | VICE PRESIDENT/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCCARTHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUEL ESPITIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB GOLDBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC HOLDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HUTT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J SASSAMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BURNS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOP HOPKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BARAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA DAVIS-SUSKIND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIEGO MARCOGLIESE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD MCCOY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FANRUI SHA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM XU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX TATE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 8, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441-0008
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HANNAH NELSON, PO BOX 8, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441
- Signed the 990
- HANNAH NELSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (805) 688-5114
- Website
- WWW.MIDLAND-SCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PROSPERITY PARTNERS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1684072 or by the name MIDLAND 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
MIDLAND SCHOOL PROVIDES A DISTINCTIVE CO-EDUCATIONAL BOARDING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE TO A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY IN GRADES 9-12. THROUGH STUDY AND WORK, MIDLAND TEACHES THE VALUE OF A LIFETIME OF LEARNING, SELF-RELIANCE, SIMPLICITY, RESPONSIBILITY TO (SEE SCHEDULE O) COMMUNITY AND A LOVE FOR THE OUTDOORS.
Program accomplishments
- MIDLAND SCHOOL, LOCATED ON A 2,860-ACRE RANCH AT THE EDGE OF THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, HAS BEEN THE LEADER OF PLACE-BASED EDUCATION SINCE 1932. EVERYTHING WE DO-FROM THE COURSES WE CHOOSE TO TEACH TO HOW WE MAINTAIN OUR CAMPUS TO THE WAY WE FEED OURSELVES-ORIGINATES FROM AN INTENTIONAL CURRICULUM THAT FOCUSES NOT ONLY ON COLLEGE PREPARATORY CLASSES, BUT ALSO ON LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY, AND STEWARDSHIP. OUR SCALE EMPOWERS STUDENTS WITH AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, PROVIDES HIGHLY PERSONALIZED LEARNING, AND INSPIRES THE PURSUIT OF INTELLECTUAL PASSIONS. AT MIDLAND OVER HALF OF OUR STUDENTS RECEIVEGENEROUS FINANCIAL AID TO ATTEND, AND THE DEPTH OF OUR BOARDING EXPERIENCE FACILITATES BOTH TOP-TIER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND FUTURE SUCCESS.Expenses $6,101,538 · grants $1,657,500 · revenue $5,882,287
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
- 95-1684072
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,948,562
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,921,985
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,651,980 | $7,953,311 | $40,948,562 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,675,002 | $7,909,295 | $38,887,691 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,345,806 | $6,820,323 | $37,854,096 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,534,817 | $6,749,268 | $33,181,784 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 95-1684072).
Questions about MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION is 95-1684072.
- Is MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MIDLAND 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 MIDLAND 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 MIDLAND 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 MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HANNAH NELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,118 (CHRISTOPHER BARNES, HEAD OF SCHOOL (FORMER)).
- How much revenue does MIDLAND SCHOOL CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,651,980, expenses of $7,953,311 and total assets of $40,948,562 at year end.
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