LITTLE GEMS OF THE SIERRA PRESCHOOL

EIN: 832579201 501(c)(3) Education

TRUCKEE, CA

Total Revenue
$2,280,097
Total Expenses
$2,252,102
Total Assets
$269,019
Net Assets
$117,832
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Principal Officer
LAUREN BELLO OKERMAN
Phone
5303869276
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LITTLE GEMS OF THE SIERRA PRESCHOOL, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

LITTLE GEMS OF THE SIERRA DBA TAHOE TRUCKEE WALDORF IS A COMMUNITY THAT HONORS AND NURTURES THE WHOLE CHILD -HEAD, HEART, AND HANDS BY ENGAGING THE MIND, ENLIVENING THE IMAGINATION, AND STREGTHENING THE WILL. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO OPERATE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING A CURRICULUM INSPIRED BY WALDORF EDUCATION, WITH THE ADDITIONAL GOAL OF INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY TO THESE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE CORPORATION SHALL OPERATE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE THREE (3) MONTHS TO FIVE (5) YEARS OLD AS WELL AS AN ENRICHMENT CENTER FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE 4 YEARS OLD TO 14 YEARS OLD IN TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $322,355
Program Service Revenue $1,919,915
Investment Income $2
Other Revenue $37,825
TOTAL REVENUE $2,280,097

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,647,622
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,718,965
Other Expenses $604,480
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,252,102

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,280,097 $2,096,780 +0.1%
Expenses $2,252,102 $2,243,602 +0.0%
Net Income $27,995 $-146,822 -1.2%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
49
Volunteers
50

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
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KELSEY SCHROEDER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ SHEPPARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY BONDI TREASURER 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANA KAMIN SECRETARY 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN BELLO OKERMAN PRESIDENT 20.00
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 $2,280,097 $2,252,102 $269,019 $27,995
2024 $2,096,780 $2,243,602 $219,254 $-146,822
2023 $974,722 $1,001,882 $339,982 $-27,160
2022 $797,469 $719,127 $264,248 $78,342
2021 $519,323 $375,118 $191,192 $144,205
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