C5 Childrens School

EIN: 942975386 501(c)(3)

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$2,491,981
Total Expenses
$2,882,474
Total Assets
$4,932,208
Net Assets
$2,468,470
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
4157031277
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

C5 Childrens School, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

C5 CHILDREN'S SCHOOL IS A SCHOOL IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, WHERE EDUCATORS WORK ALONGSIDE TO FACILITATE YOUNG CHILDREN'S OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PROVIDE AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY IN A CLIMATE OF CARE AND RESPECT FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACILITATING AN EXEMPLARY PROGRAM OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,095,826

C5 Childrens School operates two early learning and childcare centers located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue and 49 South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, California. The organization provides licensed...

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C5 Childrens School operates two early learning and childcare centers located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue and 49 South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, California. The organization provides licensed early care and education services for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten, serving families in the Civic Center community, including public-sector employees and residents.More than 50% of enrolled children receive subsidized tuition support through public funding programs, including San Franciscos Early Learning for All (ELFA) initiative. By maintaining a majority of subsidized enrollment, C5 advances equitable access to high-quality early education for low- and moderate-income families.C5s educational approach is grounded in Reggio Emilia philosophy and approach. The program implements a child-centered, inquiry-based emergent curriculum in which childrens interests, questions, and developmental needs guide the learning process. Educators collaborate with children as capable and active participants in their own learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional development.Daily programming includes open-ended, project-based explorations that support cognitive, language, physical, and social development. Classrooms are designed to promote hands-on discovery, reflective practice, and meaningful relationships among children, teachers, and families.Through its programs, C5 Childrens School advances school readiness, supports working families, and contributes to the broader early childhood education field by modeling developmentally appropriate practices.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $729,400
Program Service Revenue $1,751,765
Investment Income $2,052
Other Revenue $8,764
TOTAL REVENUE $2,491,981

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,274,505
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,095,826
Other Expenses $607,969
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,882,474

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,491,981 $2,748,139 -0.1%
Expenses $2,882,474 $3,232,187 -0.1%
Net Income $-390,493 $-484,048 -0.2%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
36
Volunteers
9

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
$110,687
Total Directors
11
$110,687
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Asako McGee Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$110,687 $0 $110,687
Sarah Gawley President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Targonski Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Zellhart Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine Rivlin Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Yoko Takada Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Delgado Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shanna Kim Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keiko Murayama Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elena Kim Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erica Maybaum Director 1.00
Director
$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 $2,491,981 $2,882,474 $4,932,208 $-390,493
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,158,932 $2,840,995 $5,617,215 $317,937
2022 $2,757,509 $2,732,257 $5,854,383 $25,252
2021 $4,606,690 $2,717,209 $4,391,144 $1,889,481
2020 $3,629,212 $3,818,712 $2,096,027 $-189,500
2019 $3,852,596 $3,677,671 $1,917,465 $174,925
2018 $3,731,140 $3,675,424 $1,696,853 $55,716
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