SIERRA CHARTER SCHOOL

EIN: 770499339 501(c)(3) Education

FRESNO, CA

Total Revenue
$6,358,553
Total Expenses
$6,671,635
Total Assets
$5,082,529
Net Assets
$3,762,847
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SHERRY IIDA
Phone
5594904290
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SIERRA CHARTER SCHOOL, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO OPERATE A CALIFORNIA CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL UNDER PART 26.8 OF THE CALIFORNIA EDUCATION CODE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $487,995

SIERRA CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED TARGETED ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS. SERVICES INCLUDED ONE-ON-ONE, SMALL-GROUP, AND...

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SIERRA CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED TARGETED ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS. SERVICES INCLUDED ONE-ON-ONE, SMALL-GROUP, AND LARGE-GROUP INSTRUCTION DELIVERED BY CERTIFICATED INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF OUTSIDE OF REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL TIME.DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THESE SERVICES SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 354 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12, WITH A FOCUS ON STUDENTS DEMONSTRATING ACADEMIC NEED BASED ON ASSESSMENT RESULTS. INTERVENTION STRATEGIES WERE INFORMED BY I-READY ASSESSMENTS AND CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DASHBOARD INDICATORS, PARTICULARLY FOR STUDENT GROUPS IDENTIFIED AS PERFORMING BELOW STANDARD.THESE SERVICES INCREASED STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND CONTRIBUTED TO IMPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL OUTCOMES.

Program 2
Expenses: $326,038

SIERRA CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATED A CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAM TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WERE AT RISK OF NOT MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL TIME...

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SIERRA CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATED A CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAM TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WERE AT RISK OF NOT MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL TIME, STRUCTURED SUPPORT CLASSES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC GUIDANCE TO HELP STUDENTS REMAIN ON TRACK TO GRADUATE.IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 120 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CREDIT RECOVERY SERVICES. MANY PARTICIPANTS WERE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS OR BELONGED TO HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED STUDENT POPULATIONS.AS A RESULT OF THESE SERVICES, SIERRA CHARTER (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) SCHOOL'S GRADUATION RATE INCREASED BY 8.4 PERCENTAGE POINTS COMPARED TO THE PRIOR YEAR, AS REPORTED ON THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DASHBOARD. EXPENDITURES INCREASED DUE TO EXPANDED INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS AND HIGHER STUDENT PARTICIPATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $175,241

SIERRA CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED CAMPUS SAFETY AND STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES TO MAINTAIN A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. SERVICES INCLUDED DAILY CAMPUS MONITORING, CUSTODIAL...

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SIERRA CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED CAMPUS SAFETY AND STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES TO MAINTAIN A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. SERVICES INCLUDED DAILY CAMPUS MONITORING, CUSTODIAL SERVICES, NURSING AND WELLNESS SUPPORT, AND STUDENT SUPERVISION BY TRAINED STAFF.THESE SERVICES SUPPORTED THE ENTIRE STUDENT POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 354 STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED STUDENT WELL-BEING, SAFETY, AND CONSISTENT ADULT PRESENCE ON CAMPUS.AS A RESULT, THE SCHOOL MAINTAINED A 0% SUSPENSION RATE, REDUCED CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM, AND RECEIVED POSITIVE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) FEEDBACK FROM STUDENTS AND FAMILIES REGARDING CAMPUS SAFETY AND SCHOOL CLIMATE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,353,822
Program Service Revenue $889
Investment Income $3,842
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,358,553

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,107,372
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,072,489
Other Expenses $1,564,263
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,671,635

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,358,553 $6,620,167 0.0%
Expenses $6,671,635 $6,430,003 +0.0%
Net Income $-313,082 $190,164 -2.6%
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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
55
Volunteers
3

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
2
$274,604
Total Directors
4
$40,003
Key Employees
1
$234,457
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOANN EVANS DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUPE GARCIA DELGADO DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN KOURAFAS DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA MARASCO CEO BOARD MEMBER, CHAIRMAN 20.00
Officer Director
$40,003 $0 $40,003
SHERRY IIDA CFO BUSINESS DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$181,516 $53,085 $234,601
DWAYNE STEWART CIO/TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$181,516 $52,941 $234,457
LORI JONES SPED PROGRAM SPECIALIST 40.00
Highest
$102,432 $31,199 $133,631
ARMANDO MONTERO PRINCIPAL 40.00
Highest
$126,905 $49,149 $176,054
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 $6,358,553 $6,671,635 $5,082,529 $-313,082
2024 $6,620,167 $6,430,003 $5,940,396 $190,164
2023 $6,806,221 $6,271,865 $5,283,377 $534,356
2022 $5,550,879 $5,443,998 $4,152,916 $106,881
2021 $6,060,751 $6,000,622 $3,307,009 $60,129
2020 $5,828,096 $5,556,560 $3,232,039 $271,536
2019 $5,603,687 $5,393,221 $2,986,952 $210,466
2018 $5,103,788 $5,044,313 $2,732,805 $59,475
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