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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1828482

ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · SOLVANG, CA 93463

Financials

$453K$356K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$453,008$356,428$96,580$96,580$0$96,580
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$16,007
Program service revenue
$418,489
Investment income
$57
Net income from fundraising events
$17,720
Other revenue
$18,455

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$289,080
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$319,475
Professional fundraising fees
$4,455
Accounting fees
$3,600
Program services (functional)
$344,061
Management and general (functional)
$6,575
Fundraising (functional)
$5,792

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$96,580
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$96,580
Net assets without donor restrictions
$96,580
Gross receipts
$453,008
Employees
0
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRACY ROBERTSCEO
Officer
0$86,400
CASEY HYNESLEAD TEACHER0$48,000
MEGAN DANTLEAD TEACHER0$45,600
SHELBY SAYERASSISTANT TEACHER0$37,080
WILL PATEASSISTANT TEACHER0$36,000
BELLA IVORYASSISTANT TEACHER0$36,000
LANI DRAKECFO
Officer
0$0
VIRGINIA SUNSecretary
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
606 ALAMO PINTADO RD STE 3 PMB 304, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2296
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
606 Alamo Pintado Road Suite 3-304, Solvang CA 93463
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Tracy Roberts, 606 Alamo Pintado Road Suite 3-304, Solvang CA 93463
Signed the 990
TRACY ROBERTS, CFO
Phone
(714) 606-2706
Return prepared by
Andrea Bakalar CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 99-1828482 or by the name ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To provide children with years of play in wild spaces where they are able to learn about native flora and fauna, as well as free to risk physically, socially and cognitively.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Educate families regarding the benefits of being in nature as opposed to electronic screen time and teach children about Flora/Fauna.
    Expenses $344,061

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-1828482
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$96,580
Income (IRS master file)
$453,008

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$453,008$356,428$96,580XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Tracy Roberts
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 99-1828482).

Questions about ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL

What is the EIN of ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL is 99-1828482.
Is ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL 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 ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL?
The 990-N for 2024 names Tracy Roberts.
Who are the officers and directors of ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,400 (TRACY ROBERTS, CEO).
How much revenue does ACORN VILLAGE FOREST SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $453,008, expenses of $356,428 and total assets of $96,580 at year end.

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