MANZANITA SCHOOL AND INSTITUTE

EIN: 463781209 501(c)(3) Education

TOPANGA, CA

Total Revenue
$5,580,708
Total Expenses
$5,374,186
Total Assets
$528,498
Net Assets
$349,757
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PAUL ASTIN
Phone
3104559700
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MANZANITA SCHOOL AND INSTITUTE, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $5.4M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

EMBEDDED IN THE BIO-DIVERSE SETTING OF UNDEVELOPED CHAPARRAL, BENEATH ANCIENT OAKS AND A WEATHERED ROCK FACE, THE LOCAL ECOSYSTEM AND UNIQUE GEOLOGIC TERRAIN WILL SERVE AS A PRIMARY LEARNING CONTEXT FOR THE STUDY OF SCIENCE, NATURAL HISTORY, AND HUMAN ECOLOGY. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE EMPHASIZES DEEP NATURE CONNECTION, PERSONAL MENTORING AND A DEDICATION TO SELF-DISCOVERY. WE NURTURE INTUITIVE AND CREATIVE CAPACITIES, ENGENDER A DISCIPLINED COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, AND FOSTER A GROWING SENSE OF PERSONAL EFFICACY. THROUGH NEW EDUCATIONAL PARADIGMS WE WILL FOSTER THE VITALITY OF THE HUMAN BEING, THE WELFARE OF HUMANITY, AND THE LONG-TERM HEALTH OF THE LIVING PLANET.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,173,818 Revenue: $4,027,807

THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED NEW MODELS AND PARADIGMS THAT HAVE FOSTERED INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE AMONG THE YOUTH, FOR CREATING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT HAS FACILITATED A DEEP AND...

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THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED NEW MODELS AND PARADIGMS THAT HAVE FOSTERED INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE AMONG THE YOUTH, FOR CREATING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT HAS FACILITATED A DEEP AND LASTING PASSION FOR LEARNING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,552,901
Program Service Revenue $3,631,438
Investment Income $5,981
Other Revenue $390,388
TOTAL REVENUE $5,580,708

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000
Salaries & Benefits $3,758,044
Fundraising Expenses $2,706
Program Expenses $5,173,818
Other Expenses $1,615,142
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,374,186

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,580,708 $4,879,923 +0.1%
Expenses $5,374,186 $4,851,293 +0.1%
Net Income $206,522 $28,630 +6.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
49
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$0
Total Directors
4
$263,682
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JO ANN ISKEN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CECILIE STUART-GARCIA BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$19,692 $0 $19,692
PAUL ASTIN DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$243,990 $0 $243,990
SARA BAUR PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON KLEIN TREASURER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
NIA ANDREWS SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$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 $5,580,708 $5,374,186 $528,498 $206,522
2024 $4,879,923 $4,851,293 $230,761 $28,630
2023 $4,338,245 $4,303,079 $185,287 $35,166
2022 $4,359,688 $3,708,644 $169,645 $651,044
2021 $2,396,075 $2,706,632 $92,393 $-310,557
2020 $2,270,092 $2,601,375 $103,633 $-331,283
2019 $2,869,061 $2,816,026 $119,897 $53,035
2018 $2,562,761 $2,637,411 $138,782 $-74,650
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