Nonprofit · EIN 95-1768857
CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · W HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $28,282,892 | $33,265,792 | -$4,982,900 | $158,893,867 | $41,798,383 | $117,095,484 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $27,083,450 | $30,699,018 | -$3,615,568 | $160,134,198 | $41,483,497 | $118,650,701 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $26,075,523 | $28,012,604 | -$1,937,081 | $162,105,408 | $43,204,390 | $118,901,018 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,322,274
- Program service revenue
- $23,027,326
- Investment income
- $475,007
- Net rental income
- -$55,476
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $72,321
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,513,761
- Other revenue
- $1,458,285
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,978,758
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,521,524
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,930,010
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,448,688
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $191,359
- Accounting fees
- $79,440
- Occupancy
- $1,178,351
- Depreciation
- $4,360,531
- Program services (functional)
- $25,551,377
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,273,662
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,440,753
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $160,134,198
- Total assets, end of year
- $158,893,867
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $41,798,383
- Net assets, end of year
- $117,095,484
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $95,681,324
- Publicly traded securities
- $29,926,068
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $92,190,526
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $24,904,958
- Gross receipts
- $42,514,936
- Employees
- 179
- Volunteers
- 638
- Year formed
- 1941
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAMIAN JONES | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $579,140 | $31,388 |
| ERIKA JOHNSON | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL Key employee | 50 | $287,960 | $51,517 |
| LAURA MAHER | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Key employee | 50 | $239,317 | $48,877 |
| DEBORAH WILHITE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 50 | $233,051 | $48,461 |
| NATALIE ADAMS | HEAD OF LOWER ELEMENTARY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $234,489 | $33,032 |
| AMY MARIE RIVERA | HEAD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD Highest-paid employee | 50 | $215,356 | $34,776 |
| OMAR DUENAS | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $221,561 | $25,159 |
| NATACHA BLANCHET | HEAD OF UPPER ELEMENTARY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $192,330 | $30,416 |
| NASSIM SHANDY | DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 50 | $187,435 | $28,474 |
| TANYA GREIG PERARA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE ZINBERG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| USAMA CORTAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MASSY TADJEDIN FARDIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK ANGELO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BARTA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BRACKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IKE CHIDI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAIME DAVILA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON FAVREAU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VINCE GONZALES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETSY GONZALEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAMIAN GRANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEIDI LEVYN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LOCKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCUS LOLLIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MESSINGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA OSTERMAN COATES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENVY PITTMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SOTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUNNY WHANG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON WILLOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAMIAN JONES | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $553,700 | $31,488 |
| ERIKA JOHNSON | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL Key employee | 50 | $290,248 | $49,142 |
| LAURA MAHER | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Key employee | 50 | $240,900 | $48,596 |
| NATALIE ADAMS | DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $228,024 | $33,945 |
| OMAR DUENAS | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $211,349 | $27,185 |
| AMY MARIE RIVERA | DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOO Highest-paid employee | 50 | $201,559 | $36,608 |
| DEBORAH WILHITE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 50 | $177,287 | $51,930 |
| KATRINA LAPPIN | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $178,179 | $35,115 |
| NATACHA BLANCHET | HEAD OF UPPER ELEMENTARY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $175,283 | $30,861 |
| DAVID MESSINGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY GONZALEZ | CO - VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUNNY WHANG | CO - VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| USAMA CORTAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA PERARA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA MISCZYNSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LOCKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES NELSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SOTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIEN GRANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARNELL STROM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BARTA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ESRAILIAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI LEVYN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IKE CHIDI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK ANGELO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE ZINBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON WILLOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JJ RAMBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BRACKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAWANNA BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAI LASSITER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS LOLLIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MASSY TADJEDIN FARDIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KLINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BONKOVSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA CAJIGAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVECA PAULIN-FERRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 39 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVETA BOWERS | HEAD OF SCHOOL (LEFT 06/2022) Officer | 50 | $358,380 | $39,912 |
| ERIKA JOHNSON | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL Key employee | 50 | $290,817 | $29,000 |
| DAMIAN JONES | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 50 | $271,500 | $13,766 |
| DEBORAH WILHITE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 50 | $223,522 | $52,341 |
| NATALIE ADAMS | DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $217,428 | $50,600 |
| LAURA MAHER | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Key employee | 50 | $218,147 | $37,723 |
| OMAR DUENAS | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $213,606 | $22,924 |
| GABRIELLE MCHALE | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT PLACEMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $193,289 | $35,500 |
| AMY MARIE RIVERA | DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD Highest-paid employee | 50 | $192,325 | $24,821 |
| KATRINA LAPPIN | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $169,479 | $26,772 |
| BETSY GONZALEZ | CO - VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MESSINGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUNNY WHANG | CO - VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANYA PERARA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| USAMA CORTAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA MISCZYNSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LOCKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES NELSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SOTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIEN GRANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARNELL STROM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BARTA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ESRAILIAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI LEVYN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IKE CHIDI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK ANGELO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE ZINBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON WILLOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JJ RAMBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BRACKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAWANNA BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAI LASSITER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS LOLLIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MASSY TADJEDIN FARDIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KLINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GUERIN | TRUSTEE (LEFT 03/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL BONKOVSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA CAJIGAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVECA PAULIN-FERRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 563 N ALFRED ST, W HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048-2512
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAMIAN JONES, 563 NORTH ALFRED STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
- Signed the 990
- DAMIAN JONES, HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (323) 651-0707
- Website
- CENTERFOREARLYEDUCATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1768857 or by the name CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION.
- 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 CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION, A SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN, TODDLERS THROUGH GRADE SIX, STRIVES TO GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE JOYFUL, RESILIENT, LIFELONG LEARNERS. THE CENTER EMBRACES A PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION THAT COMBINES A NURTURING, INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH AN INCREASINGLY CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD.
Program accomplishments
- THE CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR APPROXIMATELY 540 STUDENTS IN GRADES TODDLER THROUGH SIXTH (AGES 2-12). THE CENTER'S ACADEMIC, ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS INSTILL A LOVE OF LEARNING IN STUDENTS AT AN EARLY AGE. WITHIN THE TEAM TEACHING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT, CHILDREN EXPLORE LITERATURE, WRITING, MATH, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. SPECIALISTS TEACH ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS, INCLUDING SCIENCE, ART, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND LIBRARY SCIENCE. OUR STATE OF THE ART INNOVATION CENTER ENABLES CHILDREN TO HAVE THE INTELLECTUAL CURIOUSITY AND CREATIVITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND THE SKILLS NEEDED TO ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS. OUR GRADUATES ARE CONFIDENT, ENGAGED AND SUCCESSFUL AT THE SCHOOLS TO WHICH THEY MATRICULATE.Expenses $23,537,146 · grants $2,564,223 · revenue $21,212,068
- THE CENTER PROVIDES AUXILIARY PROGRAMS TO COMPLEMENT OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND MEET THE NEEDS OF WORKING FAMILIES. DURING THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR, THESE INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AND AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE. OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SUMMER CAMP, A SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND DAY CARE FOR THOSE STUDENTS NEEDING TO REMAIN ON CAMPUS LATER.Expenses $2,014,231 · grants $414,535 · revenue $1,815,258
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
- 95-1768857
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B240)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $158,893,867
- Income (IRS master file)
- $42,514,936
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $28,282,892 | $33,265,792 | $158,893,867 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $27,083,450 | $30,699,018 | $160,134,198 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $26,075,523 | $28,012,604 | $162,105,408 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $27,283,122 | $25,514,128 | $163,132,439 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 95-1768857).
Questions about CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION is 95-1768857.
- Is CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION 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 CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION 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 CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION 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 CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAMIAN JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 32 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $579,140 (DAMIAN JONES, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $28,282,892, expenses of $33,265,792 and total assets of $158,893,867 at year end.
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