Nonprofit · EIN 93-0757378
OPEN SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,759,317 | $3,832,819 | -$73,502 | $6,877,602 | $837,402 | $6,040,200 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,550,020 | $4,647,984 | -$1,097,964 | $7,152,859 | $1,039,157 | $6,113,702 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,162,320 | $4,869,724 | -$707,404 | $8,454,557 | $1,192,891 | $7,261,666 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,837,876
- of which government grants
- $974,074
- Program service revenue
- $1,879,276
- Investment income
- $18,052
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$12,563
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,809
- Other revenue
- $24,113
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $403,740
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,809,826
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,616,526
- Professional fundraising fees
- $63,000
- Accounting fees
- $50,125
- Occupancy
- $169,361
- Travel
- $9,621
- Depreciation
- $213,555
- Program services (functional)
- $3,026,902
- Management and general (functional)
- $617,410
- Fundraising (functional)
- $188,507
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,152,859
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,877,602
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $837,402
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,040,200
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,887,144
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,890,200
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $150,000
- Gross receipts
- $3,845,589
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAWWAL MOUSTAFA | OPEN SCHOOL EAST PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,688 |
| AMY GRIMM- SEDITA | VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS Officer | 45 | $108,228 |
| MYLEN SHENKER | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $92,734 |
| KIMBERLEE PIERCE SHENG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) Officer | 50 | $91,347 |
| CHRISTINE M PITTS PH D | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INTERIM) Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $6,875 |
| ANNE LIPSITZ | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TERRA NEILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CALLUM AUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOI CONVERSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN BURRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FLORA | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JUNHO KIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY RICHARDS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMIRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLEE PIERCE SHENG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $150,072 | $20,302 |
| ERNEST GUERRERO | STEP UP PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,013 | $15,596 |
| MYLEN SHENKER | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $106,873 | $4,683 |
| ANNE LIPSITZ | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRA NEILSON | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BURRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOI CONVERSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAISY DHILLON D O | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FLORA | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMI MAJER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY RICHARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMIRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE M PITTS PH D | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY GRIMM- SEDITA | VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLEE PIERCE SHENG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $143,623 | $19,761 |
| NAWWAL MOUSTAFA | ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,139 | $8,027 |
| MYLEN SHENKER | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $91,649 | $4,001 |
| LYN CAMERON | BOARD PRESIDENT (FORMER) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE LIPSITZ | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRA NEILSON | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN BURRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOI CONVERSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAISY DHILLON D O | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE FLORA | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMI MAJER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY RICHARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL SPAVINS | BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH TARASAWA PH D | BOARD MEMBER (FORMER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMIRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE M PITTS PH D | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16570 SE OAK ST, PORTLAND, OR 97233-4200
- In care of
- % ACCOUNTING-ADMIN OFFICE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTINE PITTS, 16570 SE OAK STREET, PORTLAND, OR 97233
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINE PITTS, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (503) 488-5200
- Website
- OPENSCHOOLNW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF OPEN SCHOOL, INC. IS TO DEVELOP CONNECTION, CAPABILITY, AND CONFIDENCE IN DISCONNECTED YOUTH THROUGH RELATIONSHIP-BASED, QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT RESULT IN ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND COMMUNITY SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- STEP UP PROGRAM:DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE STEP UP PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SCHOOL-YEAR TUTORING, MENTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, AND SUMMER PROGRAM SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED AT ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN, AND LEODIS V. MCDANIEL HIGH SCHOOLS WHO AREIDENTIFIED AS NEEDING ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO SUCCEED IN THEIR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INTENSIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH INCOMING 9TH GRADERS, WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. STEP UP ENGAGES STUDENTS IN THE SUMMER PRIOR TO 9TH GRADE AND FOCUSES ON FULL, TIMELY CREDIT ATTAINMENT AND ACTIVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL TO KEEP STUDENTS ON TRACK TO GRADUATE. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY A COMBINATION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS WITH PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE PORTLAND CHILDREN'S LEVY, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIUDAL DONORS.Expenses $1,463,876 · revenue $1,199,959
- OPEN SCHOOL EAST:THE OPEN SCHOOL EAST PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CENTENNIAL, GRESHAM-BARLOW, PARKROSE, PORTLAND PUBLIC, REYNOLDS, AND DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CONTINUED TO DEPLOY STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AND ACCELERATE OFF-TRACK STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12. USING EARLY-WARNING INDICATORS TO IDENTIFY YOUNG, MARGINALIZED STUDENTS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE, RELATIONSHIP-BASED, EXTENDED-DAY AND -YEAR SCHOOL PROGRAMMING WHICH FOCUSES ON ENGAGEMENT AND SKILL-ACCELERATION TO PREPARE THEM FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS. STRATEGIES INCLUDE ACTIVE RECRUITMENT OF STUDENTS, SUMMER SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, RESTORATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY, INTENSIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND PREPARATION, EMPHASIZING CULTURAL IDENTITY, ESSENTIAL SKILLS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND THE ARTS. STAFF FROM PARTNER DISTRICTS ARE PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING MARGINALIZED STUDENTS, WHILE ASSISTING IN TEACHING STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE FIVE PARTNER SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS WELL AS PRIVATE FOUNDATION AND INDIVIDUAL GIFTS.Expenses $1,563,026 · revenue $679,317
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
- 93-0757378
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B250)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,877,602
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,845,589
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,759,317 | $3,832,819 | $6,877,602 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,550,020 | $4,647,984 | $7,152,859 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,162,320 | $4,869,724 | $8,454,557 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,946,972 | $4,380,597 | $8,738,321 | 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 93-0757378).
Questions about OPEN SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of OPEN SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPEN SCHOOL INC is 93-0757378.
- Is OPEN SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to OPEN SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPEN SCHOOL INC 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 OPEN SCHOOL INC 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 OPEN SCHOOL INC 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 OPEN SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTINE PITTS.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPEN SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,688 (NAWWAL MOUSTAFA, OPEN SCHOOL EAST PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does OPEN SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,759,317, expenses of $3,832,819 and total assets of $6,877,602 at year end.
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