Nonprofit · EIN 23-7154063
THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,498,808 | $11,317,346 | $4,181,462 | $22,705,415 | $11,942,731 | $10,762,684 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,939,367 | $10,107,971 | -$168,604 | $17,553,100 | $11,125,212 | $6,427,888 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,974,204 | $9,003,598 | -$29,394 | $11,401,528 | $4,721,234 | $6,680,294 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,338,853
- Program service revenue
- $9,761,269
- Investment income
- $97,177
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $24,544
- Net income from fundraising events
- $210,856
- Other revenue
- $301,509
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,081,057
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $757,186
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,177,586
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,255,719
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $30,277
- Accounting fees
- $27,500
- Occupancy
- $183,708
- Depreciation
- $728,197
- Program services (functional)
- $7,345,530
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,516,412
- Fundraising (functional)
- $455,404
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,553,100
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,705,415
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,942,731
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,762,684
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,091,526
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,282,504
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,172,330
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,590,354
- Gross receipts
- $16,030,780
- Employees
- 97
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broderick Christina | Head of School Officer | 40 | $338,449 | $23,982 |
| Torchin Andrea | Associate Head of School. | 40 | $198,137 | $10,839 |
| Seguel Molly | Associate HOS Advancement/Admission | 40 | $167,895 | $8,517 |
| Bucio Mario | Dir of Student/DEI | 40 | $152,814 | $11,344 |
| Brown Beth | Business Manager | 40 | $135,470 | $14,951 |
| Dana Margaret | LS/MS Faculty, Aca | 40 | $132,158 | $5,708 |
| Sprague Katrina | dir develop & comm | 40 | $126,061 | $9,656 |
| Dowdy Andrea | Dir. Ath. & Aux. | 40 | $118,946 | $10,267 |
| Daniel Emmett | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Erinn Lynch | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Groeninger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Skidmore | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Sanchez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Wood | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Theresa Borgatello | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Do | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jamie Kellogg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Angie McGrath | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tad OConnor | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Spengler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erica Storm | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Sprague | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonathan Thompson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brady Thurman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Welton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broderick Christina | Head of School Officer | 40 | $337,204 | $24,126 |
| Torchin Andrea | Associate Head of School. | 40 | $185,500 | $10,602 |
| Seguel Molly | Associate HOS Advancement/Admission | 40 | $159,000 | $8,317 |
| Bucio Mario | Dir of Student/DEI | 40 | $143,717 | $0 |
| Bates - Wilder Melissa | Dir. Acedemic Inno | 40 | $138,159 | $0 |
| Brown Beth | Business Manager | 40 | $121,240 | $0 |
| Dana Margaret | LS/MS Faculty, Aca | 40 | $118,611 | $0 |
| Ryser Rebecca | MS Division Coordi | 40 | $103,068 | $0 |
| Steve Welton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Emmett | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Groeinger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Skidmore | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Sanchez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Wood | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erinn Lynch | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Theresa Borgatello | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Do | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Spengler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Storm | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Sprague | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Thompson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brady Thurman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexis Weaver | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Deakyne | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broderick Christina | Head of School Officer | 40 | $334,576 | $22,238 |
| Torchin Andrea | Associate Head of School. | 40 | $171,935 | $9,859 |
| Seguel Molly | Dir. of Admissions | 40 | $123,749 | $7,316 |
| Brown Beth | Business Manager | 40 | $116,423 | $14,448 |
| Bucio Mario | Dir of Student/DEI | 40 | $119,161 | $10,499 |
| Wilson Melissa | Dir. Acedemic Inno | 40 | $116,365 | $8,575 |
| Dana Margaret | LS/MS Faculty | 40 | $104,922 | $16,914 |
| Welton Steve | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Emmett Daniel | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Thacher Nicholas | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharma Megan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sanchez Jose | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wood TIna | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Weathers Lori | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Borgatello Theresa | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynch Erinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Groeninger Michael | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Skidmore Beth | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Spengler Lisa | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Storm Erica | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Weaver Alexis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deakyne Jenny | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2130 MISSION RIDGE RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1751
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Daniel Emmett, 2130 MISSION RIDGE ROAD, SANTA BARBRA, CA 93103
- Signed the 990
- Broderick Christina, Head of School
- Phone
- (805) 569-1811
- Website
- rivieraridge.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Stoltey & Associates
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7154063 or by the name THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
What We Do | MissionWe provide student-centered, individualized learning in a joyful, and nurturing community, inspiring academic excellence and valuing difference.Why We Do It | VisionTo empower individual potential, inspire purpose beyond self, and cultivate social responsibility.Ideas We Live By | ValuesAcademic Excellence, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Diversity, Ethical Responsibility, Joy, Kindness, Resilience.
Program accomplishments
- At The Riviera Ridge School...- We foster a progressive educational model and capitalize on emerging technologies to create learning experiences that connect students to each other and the global community.- We are committed to our work in cultivating and maintaining a welcoming school community for all students, faculty, and families.- We partner with families to share their journey, watching each student grow intellectually, socially,emotionally, and physically.- We provide a distinct, personalized learning environment to develop the unique potential of each student, building enthusiastic, kind, confident, and resilient critical thinkers, learners, and leaders.At The Riviera Ridge School- Our Teachers provide an integrated and inclusive approach to social and emotional learning that provides a safe and equitable learning environment for all learners.- Our students develop a solid foundation in a diverse array of subject areas including Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, World Religions, Visual & Performing Arts, Media Literacy & Technology, and Physical Education.- Our Graduates leave The Riviera Ridge School with a strong sense of themselves as individuals and a deep understanding and commitment to a thoughtful set of lifelong core values.Expenses $7,345,530 · grants $1,081,057 · revenue $9,761,269
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7154063
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,705,415
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,030,780
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,498,808 | $11,317,346 | $22,705,415 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,939,367 | $10,107,971 | $17,553,100 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,974,204 | $9,003,598 | $11,401,528 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,126,242 | $7,953,678 | $11,241,138 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7154063).
Questions about THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL is 23-7154063.
- Is THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Daniel Emmett.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $338,449 (Broderick Christina, Head of School).
- How much revenue does THE RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,498,808, expenses of $11,317,346 and total assets of $22,705,415 at year end.
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