EXPLOREK12

EIN: 861867758 501(c)(3) Education

ORANGE, CA

Total Revenue
$2,096,669
Total Expenses
$2,572,769
Total Assets
$594,876
Net Assets
$-778,374
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CECILIA IGLESIAS
Phone
9499948084
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

EXPLOREK12, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 1916% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, EXPLORE ACADEMY, SERVING STUDENTS IN TK-8TH GRADES.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,094,916
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,753
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,096,669

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,148,451
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,853,750
Other Expenses $1,424,318
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,572,769

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,096,669 $104,003 +19.2%
Expenses $2,572,769 $333,001 +6.7%
Net Income $-476,100 $-228,998 +1.1%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
22
Volunteers
5

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
$36,250
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAL TINAJERO CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYLYN MENDOZA SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE TARDIF TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LLOYD BOUCHER-REYES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SYLVIA IGLESIAS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA SCHOTTMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$36,250 $0 $36,250
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 $2,096,669 $2,572,769 $594,876 $-476,100
2024 $104,003 $333,001 $414,435 $-228,998
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