VALLEY OAK CHARTER SCHOOL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SHAWNA GARRITSON

Phone

8056404421

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VALLEY OAK CHARTER SCHOOL, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

VALLEY OAK CHARTER IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES STATE STANDARDS WHILE IGNITING A PASSION FOR LEARNING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $664,886 Revenue: $13,180

VALLEY OAK CHARTER IS A TUITION FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES TK-12. OUR CREDENTIALED TEACHERS OVERSEE THE INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAMS OF ENROLLED STUDENTS, WHILE PROVIDING...

VALLEY OAK CHARTER IS A TUITION FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES TK-12. OUR CREDENTIALED TEACHERS OVERSEE THE INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAMS OF ENROLLED STUDENTS, WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT TO PARENTS IN THE AREAS OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND BEST PRACTICES IN INSTRUCTION. AS THE AUTHORIZING DISTRICT, THE OJAI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND THE VALLEY OAK CHARTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACADEMIC AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS OF THE SCHOOL. FOR THE 24-25 FY, THE SCHOOL SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 74 STUDENTS FOR THE YEAR.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $974,094

Program Service Revenue $13,180

Investment Income $19,922

Other Revenue $3,743

TOTAL REVENUE $1,010,939

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $617,648

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $664,886

Other Expenses $568,361

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,186,009

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,010,939	$692,691	+0.5%
Expenses	$1,186,009	$791,366	+0.5%
Net Income	$-175,070	$-98,675	+0.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$131,502

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHAWNA GARRITSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$100,747	$30,755	$131,502
JACLYN WALKER	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHI NYE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA MUTH	PARENT REPRESENTATIVE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRICE PACE	COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE	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	$1,010,939	$1,186,009	$1,746,115	$-175,070
2024	$692,691	$791,366	$1,858,736	$-98,675
2023	$733,352	$688,309	$1,944,537	$45,043
2022	$614,676	$722,603	$1,878,942	$-107,927
2021	$807,278	$733,742	$1,973,545	$73,536
2020	$749,511	$703,541	$2,219,054	$45,970
2019	$821,247	$773,106	$2,256,176	$48,141
2018	$765,681	$568,537	$2,163,021	$197,144