THE HOWARD SCHOOL

EIN: 770541235 501(c)(3) Education

CARPINTERIA, CA

Total Revenue
$1,379,785
Total Expenses
$1,551,036
Total Assets
$2,274,499
Net Assets
$1,488,336
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOEL REED
Phone
8057301333
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

THE HOWARD SCHOOL, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR APPROX 77 STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $156,725
Program Service Revenue $1,129,546
Investment Income $21,237
Other Revenue $72,277
TOTAL REVENUE $1,379,785

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $165,321
Salaries & Benefits $1,038,886
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,318,167
Other Expenses $346,829
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,551,036

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,379,785 $1,615,122 -0.1%
Expenses $1,551,036 $1,639,231 -0.1%
Net Income $-171,251 $-24,109 +6.1%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
29
Volunteers
100

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
$221,520
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JACK GRIFFIN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KANDIE OVERGAAG VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE HANSEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER SCOURAS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA GARCIA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY O'DONNELL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNDI CASSADY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL STENGEL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC ERVIN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH HARDING DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL REED HEADMASTER 40.00
Officer
$171,986 $49,534 $221,520
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 $1,379,785 $1,551,036 $2,274,499 $-171,251
2024 $1,615,122 $1,639,231 $2,394,656 $-24,109
2023 $1,914,087 $1,568,911 $2,532,640 $345,176
2022 $1,989,674 $1,432,582 $2,282,381 $557,092
2021 $1,468,133 $1,254,355 $1,843,157 $213,778
2020 $1,187,244 $1,181,874 $1,225,568 $5,370
2019 $1,362,684 $1,254,511 $976,926 $108,173
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