The Riviera Ridge School

EIN: 237154063 501(c)(3) Education

SANTA BARBRA, CA

Total Revenue
$15,498,808
Total Expenses
$11,317,346
Total Assets
$22,705,415
Net Assets
$10,762,684
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Daniel Emmett
Phone
8055691811
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Riviera Ridge School, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $15.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.2M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

What We Do | MissionWe provide student-centered, individualized learning in a joyful, and nurturing community, inspiring academic excellence and valuing difference.Why We Do It | VisionTo empower individual potential, inspire purpose beyond self, and cultivate social responsibility.Ideas We Live By | ValuesAcademic Excellence, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Diversity, Ethical Responsibility, Joy, Kindness, Resilience.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,338,853
Program Service Revenue $9,761,269
Investment Income $97,177
Other Revenue $301,509
TOTAL REVENUE $15,498,808

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,081,057
Salaries & Benefits $7,255,719
Fundraising Expenses $455,404
Program Expenses $7,345,530
Other Expenses $2,980,570
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,317,346

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,498,808 $9,939,367 +0.6%
Expenses $11,317,346 $10,107,971 +0.1%
Net Income $4,181,462 $-168,604 -25.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
97
Volunteers
24

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$362,431
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Broderick Christina Head of School 40.00
Officer
$338,449 $23,982 $362,431
Torchin Andrea Associate Head of School. 40.00
$198,137 $10,839 $208,976
Seguel Molly Associate HOS Advancement/Admission 40.00
$167,895 $8,517 $176,412
Bucio Mario Dir of Student/DEI 40.00
$152,814 $11,344 $164,158
Brown Beth Business Manager 40.00
$135,470 $14,951 $150,421
Dana Margaret LS/MS Faculty, Aca 40.00
$132,158 $5,708 $137,866
Sprague Katrina dir develop & comm 40.00
$126,061 $9,656 $135,717
Dowdy Andrea Dir. Ath. & Aux. 40.00
$118,946 $10,267 $129,213
Daniel Emmett President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erinn Lynch Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Groeninger Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Skidmore Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Sanchez Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tina Wood Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Theresa Borgatello Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Do Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jamie Kellogg Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angie McGrath Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tad OConnor Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Spengler Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erica Storm Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ben Sprague Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Thompson Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brady Thurman Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Welton Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $15,498,808 $11,317,346 $22,705,415 $4,181,462
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $8,974,204 $9,003,598 $11,401,528 $-29,394
2022 $7,126,242 $7,953,678 $11,241,138 $-827,436
2021 $6,711,886 $7,231,712 $11,249,206 $-519,826
2020 $7,382,375 $7,117,763 $11,153,692 $264,612
2019 $6,805,022 $7,147,271 $11,601,022 $-342,249
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