Nonprofit · EIN 81-1960983
WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, CA 93535
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $110,530,524 | $110,669,682 | -$139,158 | $68,400,865 | $53,374,368 | $15,026,497 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $98,425,562 | $96,295,361 | $2,130,201 | $54,616,090 | $39,450,435 | $15,165,655 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $93,551,914 | $90,722,857 | $2,829,057 | $57,876,319 | $44,840,865 | $13,035,454 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $110,464,351
- of which government grants
- $109,025,350
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $66,173
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $235,374
- Other salaries and wages
- $50,577,052
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $64,615,736
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $353,556
- Accounting fees
- $52,294
- Occupancy
- $3,287,947
- Depreciation
- $6,286,627
- Program services (functional)
- $101,463,475
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,206,207
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $54,616,090
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,400,865
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,374,368
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,026,497
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,429,252
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,490,672
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $535,825
- Gross receipts
- $110,576,124
- Employees
- 649
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERI VINCENT | CFO Officer | 9 | $80,347 | $277,455 | $64,430 |
| JEFF BROWN | CEO Officer | 10 | $78,221 | $238,254 | $71,934 |
| SHELLIE HANES | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 9 | $82,475 | $274,656 | $22,992 |
| DARIN BOWER | COO Officer | 9 | $64,953 | $216,303 | $63,976 |
| LINDSAY REESE | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 20 | $113,633 | $116,827 | $41,659 |
| CORRINE MANLEY | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 4 | $21,516 | $189,154 | $59,304 |
| JANET WILSON | FORMER AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 32 | $176,095 | $45,887 | $34,844 |
| CHERIE PADILLA | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $197,019 | $0 | $19,275 |
| KENNETH LARSON | TEACHER | 40 | $163,023 | $0 | $42,747 |
| AMANDA CLARK | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $168,302 | $0 | $30,153 |
| COLIN OPSETH | TEACHER | 40 | $174,103 | $0 | $22,912 |
| LILIANA CHILDS | TEACHER | 40 | $155,413 | $0 | $27,645 |
| JULIE PARRA | FORMER AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 18 | $58,971 | $71,249 | $0 |
| MICHAEL R ADAMS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $9,000 | $17,500 | $0 |
| CLAUDETTE BECK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $9,000 | $17,000 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID RATHGEBER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $9,000 | $0 |
| FRANK LUKACSA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $7,500 | $0 |
| SUSAN ALDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $5,000 | $2,500 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERIE PADILLA | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $189,950 | $17,722 |
| KENNETH LARSON | TEACHER | 40 | $163,739 | $40,371 |
| JOY TAYLOR | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $166,845 | $22,972 |
| JANET WILSON | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 28 | $165,402 | $23,243 |
| LILIANA CHILDS | TEACHER | 40 | $150,822 | $25,935 |
| MINERVA CLAYTON | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $124,169 | $46,601 |
| LINDSAY REESE | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 22 | $135,177 | $21,508 |
| JULIE PARRA | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 18 | $93,495 | $10,505 |
| JERI VINCENT | CFO Officer | 9 | $58,938 | $13,237 |
| JEFFREY MARTINEAU | VP CHARTER RELATIONS | 9 | $60,465 | $11,228 |
| JEFF BROWN | CEO Officer | 9 | $58,566 | $12,590 |
| SHELLIE HANES | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 9 | $58,574 | $3,848 |
| MICHAEL R ADAMS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $11,550 | $0 |
| CLAUDETTE BECK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $11,550 | $0 |
| DAVID RATHGEBER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $11,550 | $0 |
| FRANK LUKACSA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $8,550 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINERVA CLAYTON | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $146,565 | $44,675 |
| JOY TAYLOR | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $171,248 | $19,940 |
| KENNETH LARSON | TEACHER | 40 | $156,642 | $32,548 |
| COLIN OPSETH | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $167,347 | $20,750 |
| CHERIE PADILLA | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $172,903 | $15,012 |
| JANET WILSON | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 28 | $158,688 | $24,281 |
| LINDSAY REESE | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 21 | $124,183 | $17,829 |
| JULIE PARRA | AREA SUPERINTENDENT | 18 | $103,278 | $8,996 |
| JERI VINCENT | CFO Officer | 9 | $64,547 | $10,743 |
| JEFFREY MARTINEAU | VP CHARTER RELATIONS | 9 | $57,270 | $9,224 |
| JEFF BROWN | CEO Officer | 9 | $55,249 | $10,810 |
| MICHAEL R ADAMS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $14,850 | $0 |
| CLAUDETTE BECK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $14,850 | $0 |
| FRANK LUKACSA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $14,850 | $0 |
| DAVID RATHGEBER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $14,850 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 177 HOLSTON DR, LANCASTER, CA 93535-4570
- In care of
- % STEPHEN J GOCKE PRESIDENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JERI VINCENT, 39665 Avenida Acacias Ste A, Murrieta, CA 92563
- Signed the 990
- JERI VINCENT, CFO
- Phone
- (661) 272-1225
- Return prepared by
- Wilkinson Hadley King & Co LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-1960983 or by the name WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION.
- 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
THE MISSION OF WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE A STUDENT-CENTERED, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL LEARNERS THROUGH A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF-ADVOCATE, TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR EDUCATION, AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO THRIVE IN THE WORKPLACE AND POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE A STUDENT-CENTERED, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL LEARNERS THROUGH A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF-ADVOCATE, TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR EDUCATION, AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO THRIVE IN THE WORKPLACE AND POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $101,463,475
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
- 81-1960983
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,400,865
- Income (IRS master file)
- $110,576,124
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $110,530,524 | $110,669,682 | $68,400,865 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $98,425,562 | $96,295,361 | $54,616,090 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $93,551,914 | $90,722,857 | $57,876,319 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $81,065,935 | $78,293,956 | $22,503,405 | 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 81-1960983).
Questions about WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION is 81-1960983.
- Is WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION 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 WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION 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 WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION 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 WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JERI VINCENT.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 18 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,347 (JERI VINCENT, CFO).
- How much revenue does WESTERN EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $110,530,524, expenses of $110,669,682 and total assets of $68,400,865 at year end.
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