Nonprofit · EIN 86-1867758
EXPLOREK12
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,096,669 | $2,572,769 | -$476,100 | $594,876 | $1,373,250 | -$778,374 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $104,003 | $333,001 | -$228,998 | $414,435 | $720,157 | -$305,722 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,094,916
- of which government grants
- $2,075,558
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,753
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $118,696
- Other salaries and wages
- $862,837
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,148,451
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $51,062
- Accounting fees
- $14,255
- Occupancy
- $142,073
- Travel
- $25,530
- Depreciation
- $1,688
- Program services (functional)
- $1,853,750
- Management and general (functional)
- $719,019
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $407,310
- Total assets, end of year
- $594,876
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,373,250
- Net assets, end of year
- -$778,374
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,312
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$778,374
- Gross receipts
- $2,096,669
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA SCHOTTMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $36,250 |
| SAL TINAJERO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYLYN MENDOZA | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE TARDIF | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LLOYD BOUCHER-REYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SYLVIA IGLESIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY FELTON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHERLYNN MENDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHAD SOLEO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE TARDIFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA SCHLOTTMAN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12405 VENICE BLVD SUITE 387, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066-3803
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CECILIA IGLESIAS, 2190 NORTH CANAL ST, ORANGE, CA 92865
- Signed the 990
- CECILIA IGLESIAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (949) 994-8084
- Website
- WWW.EXPLOREK12OC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHRISTY WHITE ASSOCIATES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 86-1867758 or by the name EXPLOREK12.
- 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
TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY WITH A PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH A NETWORK OF COUNTRYWIDE CURRICULAR DIVERSITY AND THE POWER OF STUDENT CHOICE, ALLOWING EACH STUDENT TO CREATE A PERSONALIZED AND ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY IN PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE.
Program accomplishments
- EXPLORE ACADEMY, A TUITION-FREE PUBLIC CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING GRADES TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (TK) THROUGH 8TH. WE PROVIDE A RIGOROUS, COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATION WITH A GLOBAL FOCUS. OUR PERSONALIZED APPROACH EMPOWERS EACH STUDENT TO FORGE THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY, WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ELECTIVES. ENJOY SMALLER CLASS SIZES AND EXPERIENCED, CREDENTIALED TEACHERS THAT SET US APART FROM TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE AREA. THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 126 STUDENTS IN GRADES TK-8.Expenses $1,853,750
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
- 86-1867758
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $594,876
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,096,669
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,096,669 | $2,572,769 | $594,876 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $104,003 | $333,001 | $414,435 | XML |
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 86-1867758).
Questions about EXPLOREK12
- What is the EIN of EXPLOREK12?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EXPLOREK12 is 86-1867758.
- Is EXPLOREK12 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
- Are donations to EXPLOREK12 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EXPLOREK12 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 EXPLOREK12 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 EXPLOREK12 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 EXPLOREK12?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CECILIA IGLESIAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EXPLOREK12?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,250 (LAURA SCHOTTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EXPLOREK12 have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,096,669, expenses of $2,572,769 and total assets of $594,876 at year end.
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