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School For Esoteric Studies Inc

  • Asheville, NC
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1958
  • EIN: 13-1832805

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$88.3k (2023)

Expenses
$107k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.32M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$208 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$88,319
Expenses
$107,159
Net Income
-$18,840
Net Assets
$1,316,508
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,003
41.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $51,316
58.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,090
28.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,104
41.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,316,716
Total Liabilities $208
Net Assets $1,316,508
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gail Jolley (Executive Director) $30,090 $0 $0
Miguel Malagreca (Outreach) $10,000 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane Shaw (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 22, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$107,302
Expenses
$108,913
Net Income
-$1,611
Net Assets
$1,217,643
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,603
42.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $61,699
57.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,090
27.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,104
40.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,217,849
Total Liabilities $206
Net Assets $1,217,643
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gail Jolley (Executive Director) $30,090 $0 $0
Miguel Malagreca (Outreach) $10,000 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane Shaw (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 6, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$125,107
Expenses
$107,521
Net Income
$17,586
Net Assets
$1,502,489
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,049
32.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24,764
19.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $59,294
47.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,900
28.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,294
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,502,489
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,502,489
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gail Jolley (Executive Director) $30,900 $0 $0
Miguel Malagreca (Outreach) $5,000 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jane Shaw (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 22, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$97,446
Expenses
$102,447
Net Income
-$5,001
Net Assets
$1,385,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,184
43.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $25,179
25.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $30,083
30.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,090
29.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,007
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,385,850
Total Liabilities $205
Net Assets $1,385,645
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gail Jolley (Treasurer/Executive Director) $30,090 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on July 27, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$93,072
Expenses
$127,338
Net Income
-$34,266
Net Assets
$1,274,366
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,789
41.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $54,283
58.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,590
42.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,948
33.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,274,548
Total Liabilities $182
Net Assets $1,274,366
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gail Jolley (Treasurer/ Executive Director) $30,090 $0 $0
Miquel Malgreca (Vice Chair) $24,500 $0 $0
Dorothy Riddle (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniele Dorili (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 25, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$192,784
Expenses
$141,206
Net Income
$51,578
Net Assets
$1,128,978
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,029
24.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,877
15.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $115,743
60.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $135
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,090
44.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,947
30.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,130,337
Total Liabilities $1,359
Net Assets $1,128,978
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Miguel Malagreca (Vice President) $32,000 $0 $0
Gail Jolley (Treas/Exec Dir) $30,090 $0 $0
Daniele Dorili (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Riddle (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 17, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$97,357
Expenses
$139,606
Net Income
-$42,249
Net Assets
$1,277,949
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,427
39.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26,604
27.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $32,326
33.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,590
45.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,948
30.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,278,257
Total Liabilities $308
Net Assets $1,277,949
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Miguel Malagreca (Vice President) $33,500 $0 $0
Gail Jolley (Treas/Exec Dir) $30,084 $0 $0
Dorothy Riddle (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$152,177
Expenses
$147,324
Net Income
$4,853
Net Assets
$1,215,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,586
24.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24,808
16.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $89,783
59.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,843
47.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,819
29.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,218,225
Total Liabilities $2,494
Net Assets $1,215,731
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gail Jolley (Treas/Exec Dir) $39,124 $0 $0
Miguel Malagreca (Vice President) $33,000 $0 $0
Dorothy Riddle (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 19, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,037
Expenses
$173,917
Net Income
$9,120
Net Assets
$1,238,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,258
30.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $64,900
35.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $62,879
34.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $96,660
55.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,314
22.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,242,402
Total Liabilities $3,678
Net Assets $1,238,724
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gail Jolley (Treas/Exec Dir) $56,660 $0 $955
Miguel Malagreca (Director) $40,000 $0 $0
Dorothy Riddle (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 2, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$190,770
Expenses
$138,836
Net Income
$51,934
Net Assets
$1,358,543
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $72,314
37.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $84,719
44.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $33,737
17.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $95,967
69.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,365,588
Total Liabilities $7,045
Net Assets $1,358,543
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gail Jolley (Treas/Exec Dir) $45,076 $0 $10,891
Miguel Malagreca (Director) $40,000 $0 $0
Dorothy Riddle (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 3, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$133,060
Expenses
$137,260
Net Income
-$4,200
Net Assets
$1,277,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,352
57.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $56,728
42.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$20
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,327
49.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,016
13.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,278,734
Total Liabilities $1,073
Net Assets $1,277,661
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gail Jolley (Treas/Dir Of Op) $44,281 $0 $0
Carolyn Cahill (Dir/Dir Of Outr) $18,016 $0 $0
Miguel Malagreca (Director) $10,000 $0 $0
John Cobb (President) $3,356 $0 $0
John Nash (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Riddle (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Al Christensen (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Wolgamott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Hoerlein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$139,390
Expenses
$140,784
Net Income
-$1,394
Net Assets
$1,104,198
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,384
72.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $38,006
27.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,736
70.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,106,816
Total Liabilities $2,618
Net Assets $1,104,198

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,906
Expenses
$135,747
Net Income
$12,159
Net Assets
$1,016,818
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,109
73.8%
Program Services $645
0.4%
Investment Income $38,152
25.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,983
74.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,020,093
Total Liabilities $3,275
Net Assets $1,016,818

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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