Nonprofit · EIN 46-4692379
IDEA SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $629,402 | $689,587 | -$60,185 | $121,465 | $67,637 | $53,828 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $790,881 | $794,999 | -$4,118 | $122,820 | $8,807 | $114,013 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $100,548
- of which government grants
- $3,763
- Program service revenue
- $528,831
- Investment income
- $23
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$366
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $128,802
- Other salaries and wages
- $295,270
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $350,882
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,424
- Occupancy
- $97,781
- Travel
- $1,703
- Depreciation
- $93
- Program services (functional)
- $550,244
- Management and general (functional)
- $127,657
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,686
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $122,820
- Total assets, end of year
- $121,465
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,637
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,828
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $140
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $53,828
- Gross receipts
- $715,297
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAIME JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $57,422 |
| CLINTON BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE CASTILLO-LEON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DALZIEL DOMINGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID R HIGUERA | PRESIDENT &T Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KATHERINE KURTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELIANA MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW RIEDERER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CYNNAMON WOODBERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLINTON BAKER | STAFF REPRES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE CASTILLO-LEON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATE ELLIOT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID R HIGUERA | PRESIDENT &T Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAIME JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| KATHERINE KURTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| EMMA LAEHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW RIEDERER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 325 W 2ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85705-7656
- In care of
- % DAVID HIGUERA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 1300 S BELVEDERE AVE, TUCSON AZ 85711
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID R HIGUERA, 325 W 2ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85705
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- DAVID HIGUERA, 5026 E MONTECITO ST, TUCSON AZ 85711
- Signed the 990
- DAVID R HIGUERA, PRESIDENT &TREASURER
- Phone
- (520) 589-4933
- Website
- WWW.EXPLOREBUILDLEARN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THE ROYCE CPA FIRM PLLC
Mission
THE IDEA SCHOOL PROVIDES A CHILD-CENTERED EDUCATION THAT NURTURES COMPETENCE, CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION AND COMPASSION THROUGH WORK THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO STUDENTS AND PROMOTES LIFELONG LEARNING.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE 20242025 SCHOOL YEAR, WE PROVIDED EXPERIENTIAL, ENGAGING EDUCATION TO 40 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE. WE DESIGNED A CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY BUILT ON STUDENTS INTRINSIC MOTIVATION TO LEARN AND MAKE REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS. OUR STUDENTS ARE DEVELOPING 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS AND STRONG HABITS OF MIND SUCH AS COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, EMPATHY, AND CRITICAL THINKING. IDEA SCHOOL STUDENTS GROW TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR LEARNING AND, IN TURN, THEIR LIVES BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL.Expenses $550,117 · grants $128,802 · revenue $528,831
- DURING THE 20242025 SCHOOL YEAR, WE PROVIDED EXPERIENTIAL, ENGAGING EDUCATION TO 40 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE. WE DESIGNED A CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY BUILT ON STUDENTS INTRINSIC MOTIVATION TO LEARN AND MAKE REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS. OUR STUDENTS ARE DEVELOPING 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS AND STRONG HABITS OF MIND SUCH AS COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, EMPATHY, AND CRITICAL THINKING. IDEA SCHOOL STUDENTS GROW TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR LEARNING AND, IN TURN, THEIR LIVES BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL.Expenses $127
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
- 46-4692379
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $121,465
- Income (IRS master file)
- $715,297
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $629,402 | $689,587 | $121,465 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $790,881 | $794,999 | $122,820 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $817,570 | $813,017 | $130,892 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: DAVID HIGUERA | June 30, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-4692379).
Questions about IDEA SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of IDEA SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IDEA SCHOOL is 46-4692379.
- Is IDEA SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to IDEA SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IDEA 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 IDEA 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 IDEA 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 IDEA SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID R HIGUERA.
- Who are the officers and directors of IDEA SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,422 (JAIME JOHNSON, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does IDEA SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $629,402, expenses of $689,587 and total assets of $121,465 at year end.
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