CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF WILLITS

EIN: 680418701 501(c)(3) Education

WILLITS, CA

Total Revenue
$5,844,962
Total Expenses
$5,368,114
Total Assets
$6,066,815
Net Assets
$4,276,233
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ALISON HUGHES
Phone
7074595506
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF WILLITS, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $5.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $5.4M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS A MISSION STATEMENT FOR EACH CHARTER SCHOOL. REFER TO SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.WECS: OUR MISSION IS TO EQUIP ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS NEEDED TO THINK CRITICALLY, AND BECOME SELF-MOTIVATED, CURIOUS, AND CAPABLE CITIZENS WHO RESPECT THEMSELVES, OTHERS, COMMUNITY, DIVERSITY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. WILLITS ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL PROMOTES GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING ALL STUDENTS WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. WCS: OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED, RIGOROUS, AND ENGAGING EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS. WE STRIVE TO FOSTER A LOVE OF LEARNING AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND BEYOND. WE VALUE DIVERSITY AND EQUITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING A SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL MEMBERS OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,835,936 Revenue: $2,385

OPERATION OF WILLITS CHARTER SCHOOL (WCS), A PUBLIC TUITION-FREE CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 TO 12. LED BY PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR, ERIN VACCARO, WCS HAD STUDENT ENROLLMENT OF...

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OPERATION OF WILLITS CHARTER SCHOOL (WCS), A PUBLIC TUITION-FREE CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 TO 12. LED BY PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR, ERIN VACCARO, WCS HAD STUDENT ENROLLMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 123 STUDENTS IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR. WCS IS A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPTION WHICH HAS SUCCESSFULLY SERVED WILLITS AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS FOR OVER TWO DECADES. OVER THIS TIME, WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL ACCESS, AND CONSISTENTLY PRIORITIZED THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,046,228

OPERATION OF WILLITS ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL (WECS), A PUBLIC TUITION-FREE CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGAREN TO 5. LED BY PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR, CHARLENE BREDDER, WECS HAD...

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OPERATION OF WILLITS ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL (WECS), A PUBLIC TUITION-FREE CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGAREN TO 5. LED BY PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR, CHARLENE BREDDER, WECS HAD STUDENT ENROLLMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 140 STUDENTS IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR. WECS, THROUGH INQUIRY-BASED METHODS AND A STRONG FOCUS ON SPANISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, TACKLES ACADEMIC CURRICULUM IN WAYS THAT ARE ENGAGING, MEANINGFUL, AND ADAPTABLE TO A VARIETY OF LEARNING STYLES. INQUIRY-BASED EDUCATION INVOLVES STUDENT-DESIGNED QUESTIONS, INVESTIGATION, DATA COLLECTION, AND CONVERSION OF INFORMATION INTO USEFUL KNOWLEDGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,649,066
Program Service Revenue $2,385
Investment Income $34,135
Other Revenue $159,376
TOTAL REVENUE $5,844,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,790,725
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,882,164
Other Expenses $1,577,389
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,368,114

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,844,962 $5,880,289 0.0%
Expenses $5,368,114 $5,186,338 +0.0%
Net Income $476,848 $693,951 -0.3%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
99
Volunteers
60

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
$97,526
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALISON HUGHES PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY RULISON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA ABAJIAN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL HARRIS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE GROAH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATHEW CAINE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEQUOIA BEEBE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE MULLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTA BARTOW MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE HOUBART CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$70,270 $27,256 $97,526
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 $5,844,962 $5,368,114 $6,066,815 $476,848
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,181,210 $4,626,524 $7,881,343 $554,686
2022 $4,229,410 $4,021,690 $3,091,379 $207,720
2021 $3,756,254 $3,381,119 $2,498,156 $375,135
2020 $3,289,421 $3,326,559 $2,154,721 $-37,138
2019 $3,317,513 $3,028,495 $2,146,921 $289,018
2018 $3,549,152 $3,183,291 $1,633,688 $365,861
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