Nonprofit · EIN 82-3357176
ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM
Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,145,053 | $7,452,788 | -$307,735 | $10,909,867 | $9,711,260 | $1,198,607 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,638,009 | $6,568,253 | $69,756 | $11,264,873 | $9,758,531 | $1,506,342 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,896,069 | $4,821,995 | $74,074 | $11,256,180 | $9,819,594 | $1,436,586 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,092,789
- of which government grants
- $6,532,309
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $52,264
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $46,940
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $373,791
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,556,579
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,855,713
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $45,300
- Occupancy
- $176,356
- Travel
- $25,454
- Depreciation
- $325,759
- Program services (functional)
- $6,803,784
- Management and general (functional)
- $644,722
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,282
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,264,873
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,909,867
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,711,260
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,198,607
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,382,337
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,047
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,199,654
- Gross receipts
- $7,145,053
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Soner Tarim | Founder, CEO & Superintendent Officer | 60 | $321,384 | $52,407 |
| James Fan | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 50 | $101,150 | $19,425 |
| Benjamin Warren | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Ray Tijerina | Secretary (to 5/15/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Abelardo Saavedra | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Huang Quan Vu | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Soner Tarim | Founder, CEO & Superintendent Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $253,566 | $46,824 |
| Benjamin Warren | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Carino Cortez | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Ray Tijerina | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Abelardo Saavedra | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Huang Quan Vu | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONER TARIM | CEO Trustee or director | 60 | $211,354 | $19,545 |
| BENJAMIN WARREN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ABELARDO SAAVEDRA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARINO CORTEZ | V. PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY TIJERINA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4018 S PRESA ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223-1005
- In care of
- % BENJAMIN WARREN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Soner Tarim, 4018 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78223
- Signed the 990
- Dr Soner Tarim, Superintendent
- Phone
- (210) 531-0300
- Website
- www.royaltx.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
The mission of Royal Public Schools is to spark students' natural curiosity and love of learning while providing the knowledge and skills they need to lead successful and fulfilling lives.
Program accomplishments
- We are a college-preparatory public charter school established in Texas that aims to provide an academically rigorous college and career preparatory program for all students regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, national background, or socioeconomic level. We are committed to inspiring every child, fostering the pursuit of ambitious personal goals from their initial days in Kinder through ninth grade. We utilize innovative and next-generation STEM courses called STREAMS-360. STREAMS-360 offers a whole-child approach to education that integrates Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Social-Emotional Learning through project-based learning.Expenses $6,803,784
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3357176
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,909,867
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,145,053
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $7,145,053 | $7,452,788 | $10,909,867 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $6,638,009 | $6,568,253 | $11,264,873 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $4,896,069 | $4,821,995 | $11,256,180 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 82-3357176).
Questions about ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM
- What is the EIN of ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM is 82-3357176.
- Is ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM 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 ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Dr Soner Tarim.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $321,384 (Dr Soner Tarim, Founder, CEO & Superintendent).
- How much revenue does ROYAL SCHOOL SYSTEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,145,053, expenses of $7,452,788 and total assets of $10,909,867 at year end.
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