Nonprofit · EIN 99-1559774
MISSION SCHOLARS
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,780,419 | $663,604 | $1,116,815 | $1,133,425 | $15,298 | $1,118,127 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,786,377
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,386
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$9,344
- Other revenue
- -$9,344
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,112
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $261,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $184,852
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $529,146
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $24,000
- Travel
- $1,057
- Program services (functional)
- $536,025
- Management and general (functional)
- $89,497
- Fundraising (functional)
- $38,082
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,133,425
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,298
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,118,127
- Publicly traded securities
- $726,307
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,021,887
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $96,240
- Gross receipts
- $1,789,763
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 2024
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassie Lancaster | Trustee/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $165,000 | $20,244 |
| Katie Kinsella | Trustee/Director of Programs Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $96,000 | $8,472 |
| Chris Bruzzo | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Rodgers | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Phillips | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Estefania Contreras | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 133 E DE LA GUERRA ST 366, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2228
- In care of
- % CASSIE LANCASTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Cassie Lancaster, 133 E De La Guerra 366, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Signed the 990
- Cassie Lancaster, Executive Director
- Phone
- (805) 242-1338
- Website
- www.missionscholars.org
- Return prepared by
- MELISSA PETERSEN AND COMPANY
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 99-1559774 or by the name MISSION SCHOLARS.
- 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
Mission Scholars uses comprehensive college admissions guidance, mentorship, and career development training to help exceptional, low-income students reach their full potential and become a force for change in our communities.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, Mission Scholars provided comprehensive support across its College Access, Affordability, and Success programs. All Class of 2024 Scholars submitted an average of 16 college applications, with 100% completing FAFSA/CADAA and securing over $1.4 million in scholarshipsincluding the program's third Gates Scholar and first Edison Scholar. Through robust volunteer engagement, including a 75% retention rate for Essay Coaches, students received individualized support throughout the admissions process. Mission Scholars also delivered targeted college success programming, leading to 90% of college students staying on track to graduate in four years, 60% securing meaningful summer internships, and 100% of alumni returning as peer mentors.Expenses $536,025 · grants $8,112
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-1559774
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,133,425
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,789,763
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,780,419 | $663,604 | $1,133,425 | XML |
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 99-1559774).
Questions about MISSION SCHOLARS
- What is the EIN of MISSION SCHOLARS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSION SCHOLARS is 99-1559774.
- Is MISSION SCHOLARS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to MISSION SCHOLARS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MISSION SCHOLARS 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 MISSION SCHOLARS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MISSION SCHOLARS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MISSION SCHOLARS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Cassie Lancaster.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSION SCHOLARS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,000 (Cassie Lancaster, Trustee/Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MISSION SCHOLARS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,780,419, expenses of $663,604 and total assets of $1,133,425 at year end.
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