Nonprofit · EIN 27-1887005
CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Also known as CITY HEIGHTS PREP
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,593,404 | $3,610,822 | -$17,418 | $2,793,230 | $1,163,759 | $1,629,471 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,407,705 | $3,245,893 | $161,812 | $2,661,018 | $1,041,112 | $1,619,906 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,895,126 | $2,858,573 | $36,553 | $2,480,621 | $1,040,969 | $1,439,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,550,681
- of which government grants
- $3,513,176
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $42,723
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $266,734
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,428,170
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,370,471
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,219
- Accounting fees
- $8,000
- Occupancy
- $173,899
- Travel
- $14,122
- Depreciation
- $209,113
- Program services (functional)
- $2,689,381
- Management and general (functional)
- $921,441
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,661,018
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,793,230
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,163,759
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,629,471
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $120,010
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,629,471
- Gross receipts
- $3,654,779
- Employees
- 30
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELIAS VARGAS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $209,541 | $57,193 |
| MERDIN MOHAMMED | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 40 | $149,070 | $35,970 |
| MICHAEL WATTS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA AFSHANI | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISBETH JOHNSON | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIE BECKER KARSCIG | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HELLMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE PATE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELIAS VARGAS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $199,507 | $34,832 |
| MERDIN MOHAMMED | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 40 | $117,917 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WATTS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA AFSHANI | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISBETH JOHNSON | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIE BECKERKARCIG | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HELLMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNE PATE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR ELIAS VARGAS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $176,993 | $29,549 |
| MICHAEL WATTS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA AFSHANI | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISBETH JOHNSON | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA MCDUFFIE | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4260 54TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115-6009
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR ELIAS VARGAS, 4260 54TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115
- Signed the 990
- DR ELIAS VARGAS, Executive Director
- Phone
- (619) 795-3137
- Website
- WWW.CITYHEIGHTSPREP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Wilkinson Hadley King & Co LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-1887005 or by the name CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER 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
CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL EXISTS TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CITY HEIGHTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN GRADES 6 TO 12 THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOL.Expenses $2,689,381
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
- 27-1887005
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,793,230
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,654,779
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,593,404 | $3,610,822 | $2,793,230 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,407,705 | $3,245,893 | $2,661,018 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,895,126 | $2,858,573 | $2,480,621 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,156,451 | $2,150,293 | $1,800,194 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 27-1887005).
Questions about CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL is 27-1887005.
- Is CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER 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 CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER 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 CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER 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 CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR ELIAS VARGAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,541 (DR ELIAS VARGAS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CITY HEIGHTS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,593,404, expenses of $3,610,822 and total assets of $2,793,230 at year end.
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