Nonprofit · EIN 95-3602641
OPTIONS FOR LEARNING
Tax-exempt · WEST COVINA, CA 91791
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $182,022,578 | $174,527,505 | $7,495,073 | $134,748,353 | $69,850,012 | $64,898,341 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $161,785,464 | $151,896,390 | $9,889,074 | $122,219,639 | $66,843,025 | $55,376,614 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $179,776,914
- of which government grants
- $177,140,011
- Program service revenue
- $286,419
- Investment income
- $1,947,101
- Net rental income
- -$447,382
- Other revenue
- $12,144
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,594,186
- Other salaries and wages
- $60,552,597
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $76,893,009
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $414,372
- Accounting fees
- $128,473
- Occupancy
- $3,745,159
- Travel
- $591,129
- Depreciation
- $1,203,075
- Program services (functional)
- $162,643,329
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,884,176
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $122,219,639
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,748,353
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $69,850,012
- Net assets, end of year
- $64,898,341
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43,789,622
- Publicly traded securities
- $21,255,966
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $64,898,341
- Gross unrelated business income
- $81,616
- Gross receipts
- $184,157,690
- Employees
- 1,046
- Volunteers
- 69
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL F PULVER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $456,786 | $45,371 |
| DOMINIC ALPUCHE | CFO & COO Officer | 40 | $335,771 | $40,236 |
| TRACY LYNCH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $221,544 | $29,821 |
| LESLIE ANNE CARMELL VICE | PRES. OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,253 | $33,038 |
| JOHANNA G ATIENZA | CHIEF GROWTH AND INNOVATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $196,017 | $41,553 |
| MELISSA TAKEDA | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,936 | $31,359 |
| JOSEPHINE T CARPENTER VICE | PRESIDENT OF FINANCE (THRU 01/06/25) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,377 | $26,900 |
| KIMBERLY DOBSON GARCIA VICE | PRES OF STRAT INIT (THRU 06/30/25) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,446 | $19,512 |
| MILDRED BALDERRAMA VICE | PRES. OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,716 | $26,152 |
| DAVE WILBUR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE SANDOVAL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CASCIANI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE ROBINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARITA BUITRAGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLEN GOMEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW LEVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVAN PAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| INGA RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY WINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY O'CONNELL FORMER DEPUTY | CHIEF, CHILD CARE SERVICES Former | 40 | $430,567 | $11,229 |
| PAUL F PULVER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $375,154 | $35,673 |
| DOMINIC ALPUCHE CHIEF | CFO & COO Officer | 40 | $275,262 | $26,169 |
| TRACY LYNCH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $205,586 | $19,734 |
| LESLIE ANNE CARMELL VICE | PRES. OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,318 | $14,968 |
| JOHANNA G ATIENZA | CHIEF GROWTH AND INNOVATION OFFICER Officer | 40 | $189,486 | $17,956 |
| KIMBERLY DOBSON GARCIA VICE | PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,606 | $19,049 |
| MILDRED BALDERRAMA VICE | PRES. OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,236 | $15,496 |
| JOSEPHINE T CARPENTER | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,164 | $15,792 |
| MELISSA TAKEDA | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,962 | $17,953 |
| DAVE WILBUR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE SANDOVAL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CASCIANI | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE ROBINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARITA BUITRAGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLEN GOMEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LEVEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GISELLE NAVARRO CRUZ | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 02/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN PAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| INGA RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY WINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2934 E GARVEY AVE S STE 301, WEST COVINA, CA 91791-2192
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAUL F PULVER, 2934 E GARVEY AVE SOUTH 301, WEST COVINA, CA 91791
- Signed the 990
- DOMINIC ALPUCHE, CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER
- Phone
- (626) 699-8070
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
OPTIONS FOR LEARNING IS A LEADER IN PREPARING CHILDREN AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES FOR LIFE SUCCESS THROUGH INNOVATIVE, QUALITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.VISION: UNLOCKING THE PROMISE OF EVERY CHILD.
Program accomplishments
- VOUCHER & R&R PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE O VOUCHER PROGRAM - OPTIONS FOR LEARNING IS ABLE TO OFFER SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND REIMBURSEMENTS TO PARENTS THROUGH OBJECTIVE REFERRALS TO CHILD CARE FOR PARENTS AND A VARIETY OF TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PROVIDERS.Expenses $81,968,475 · revenue $10,896
- EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE OEARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS - TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN PREPARING FOR KINDERGARTEN AND THE TRANSITION TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OPTIONS FOR LEARNING OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND HIGH-QUALITY, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 0 TO 5 YEARS OLD. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WHILE FOSTERING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. SERVICES INCLUDE EARLY HEAD START AND GENERAL CHILDCARE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 3 YEARS OLD, AND CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL AND HEAD START PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD. OPTIONS FOR LEARNING DELIVERS A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INFANT, TODDLER, AND PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, OPTIONS FOR LEARNING OFFERS HOME VISITING PROGRAMS PRIMARILY FOR TEEN PARENTS SUPPORTING THEM AS THEY COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL OR PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.Expenses $51,795,331 · revenue $8,802
- SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE O SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS - OPTIONS FOR LEARNING PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGH GENERAL CHILDCARE. THE PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS WHILE BUILDING STRONG, COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. ADDITIONALLY, OPTIONS FOR LEARNING PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AND SAFETY PROGRAM.Expenses $16,154,742 · revenue $266,721
- NUTRITION PROGRAM - OPTIONS FOR LEARNING PROVIDES MEALS TO CHILDREN IN ITS CENTERS AND REIMBURSEMENT TO LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FOR MEALS SERVED IN THEIR HOMES TO CHILDREN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS.OTHER CONTRACTS - OPTIONS FOR LEARNING PROVIDES OTHER CHILD CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR EXISTING PROGRAMS WHICH ARE FUNDED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GRANTS AND STIPENDS.Expenses $12,724,781
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
- 95-3602641
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $134,748,353
- Income (IRS master file)
- $184,157,690
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $142,117,417 | $133,374,343 | $91,648,887 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $111,144,756 | $108,020,382 | $51,691,710 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 OPTIONS FOR LEARNING
- What is the EIN of OPTIONS FOR LEARNING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTIONS FOR LEARNING is 95-3602641.
- Is OPTIONS FOR LEARNING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to OPTIONS FOR LEARNING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPTIONS FOR LEARNING 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 OPTIONS FOR LEARNING 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 OPTIONS FOR LEARNING 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 OPTIONS FOR LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PAUL F PULVER.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPTIONS FOR LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $456,786 (PAUL F PULVER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does OPTIONS FOR LEARNING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $182,022,578, expenses of $174,527,505 and total assets of $134,748,353 at year end.
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