The Sequoyah Educational Center

EIN: 952022023 501(c)(3)

Pasadena, CA

Total Revenue
$17,709,264
Total Expenses
$14,949,028
Total Assets
$36,161,397
Net Assets
$19,398,034
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1959
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Rebecca Hong
Phone
6267954351
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Sequoyah Educational Center, founded in 1959, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $17.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $2.8M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

Sequoyah School is a community of learners. A Sequoyah education challenges the mind, nurtures the heart and celebrates human dignity.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,826,520
Program Service Revenue $15,225,125
Investment Income $636,945
Other Revenue $20,674
TOTAL REVENUE $17,709,264

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $10,755,276
Fundraising Expenses $595,474
Program Expenses $9,941,238
Other Expenses $4,193,752
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,949,028

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,709,264 $16,327,685 +0.1%
Expenses $14,949,028 $13,584,987 +0.1%
Net Income $2,760,236 $2,742,698 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
184
Volunteers
450

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
6
$590,258
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laura Gowen President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce Ybarra Vice President (end 6/25) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Luis Livingston-Gomez Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Taejo Kim Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Acain Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gillian Bush Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Cardillo Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yvonne Cheng Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Renee Dake Wilson Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Duvon Davis Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Dencik Trustee-at-Large (end 6/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nina Hachigian Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Halmos Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Waleed Ibrahim Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Edward Knell Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amit Kunte Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam Lisagor Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Rabaudi Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carolina Valle Trustee-at-Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
M Barak CFO 40.00
Officer
$203,563 $6,140 $209,703
R Hong Head of School 40.00
Officer
$300,575 $79,980 $380,555
K Diaz Assistant Head of School/Dir. of K8 40.00
Highest
$152,417 $52,412 $204,829
M Alongi Assistant Head of School/HS Dir. 40.00
Highest
$147,095 $34,876 $181,971
J Radt Lead Teacher 40.00
Highest
$127,658 $20,786 $148,444
E Phleger Director of Advancement 40.00
Highest
$127,660 $8,822 $136,482
M Hutaff Director of Communication 40.00
Highest
$126,228 $1,841 $128,069
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 $17,709,264 $14,949,028 $36,161,397 $2,760,236
2024 $16,327,685 $13,584,987 $33,488,261 $2,742,698
2023 $16,672,710 $13,303,098 $31,220,614 $3,369,612
2022 $13,734,586 $11,538,912 $28,629,365 $2,195,674
2021 $11,160,732 $9,926,395 $20,565,572 $1,234,337
2020 $10,729,023 $9,142,782 $19,721,632 $1,586,241
2019 $9,909,772 $8,947,212 $16,872,070 $962,560
2018 $8,998,837 $8,245,860 $15,223,352 $752,977
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