Skip to content
ProPublica Donate
ProPublica Donate

Knowing Garden

  • Torrance, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2012
  • EIN: 27-4487337

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Primary, Elementary Schools (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2024 tax filing, this nonprofit:

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

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$0 (2024)

Expenses
$4.76k (2024)

Total Assets
$20.8k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$4,759
Net Income
-$4,759
Net Assets
$20,762
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,762
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,762
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Valdez (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2025

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

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$37,460
Expenses
$101,835
Net Income
-$64,375
Net Assets
-$88,579
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $37,460
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $47,218
46.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,521
Total Liabilities $114,100
Net Assets -$88,579
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Valdez (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2024

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

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$205,399
Expenses
$215,776
Net Income
-$10,377
Net Assets
-$31,477
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,561
19.7%
Program Services $164,838
80.3%
Investment Income $0
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 $113,356
52.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,032
9.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,623
Total Liabilities $114,100
Net Assets -$31,477
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Valdez (Executive Director) $3,300 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,711
Expenses
$208,116
Net Income
$9,595
Net Assets
$12,042
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $693
0.3%
Program Services $180,618
83.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36,400
16.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $118,129
56.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,537
13.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,690
Total Liabilities $138,648
Net Assets $12,042
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Valdez (Executive Director) $8,725 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$109,965
Expenses
$196,256
Net Income
-$86,291
Net Assets
$2,447
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,403
6.7%
Program Services $102,205
92.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $357
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,762
61.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,308
3.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,426
Total Liabilities $134,979
Net Assets $2,447
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Valdez (Executive Director) $28,450 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$290,161
Expenses
$291,004
Net Income
-$843
Net Assets
$88,738
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,823
6.8%
Program Services $270,338
93.2%
Investment Income $0
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 $166,180
57.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,738
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $88,738
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Valdez (Executive Director) $3,600 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2020

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$361,743
Expenses
$352,159
Net Income
$9,584
Net Assets
$89,581
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,236
8.1%
Program Services $332,507
91.9%
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $220,683
62.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,661
Total Liabilities $80
Net Assets $89,581
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Valdez (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Minor (President) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 2, 2019

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$388,864
Expenses
$373,657
Net Income
$15,207
Net Assets
$79,997
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,945
8.2%
Program Services $356,861
91.8%
Investment Income $58
0.0%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $247,738
66.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $109,361
Total Liabilities $29,364
Net Assets $79,997
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Valdez (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Minor (President) $0 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2018

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$338,017
Expenses
$285,448
Net Income
$52,569
Net Assets
$88,222
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,301
19.3%
Program Services $266,294
78.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,422
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $121,114
42.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,964
Total Liabilities $16,742
Net Assets $88,222

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$240,188
Expenses
$240,385
Net Income
-$197
Net Assets
$35,653
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,689
24.0%
Program Services $182,468
76.0%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
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 $94,668
39.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,087
27.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,109
Total Liabilities $29,456
Net Assets $35,653
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Magdalena C Garcia (Teacher) $67,103 $0 $0
Magdalena C Garcia (Teacher) $67,103 $0 $0
Michelle R Goldbach (Teacher) $27,565 $0 $0
Michelle Goldbach (Teacher) $27,565 $0 $0
Yvette Fenton (Teacher) $20,890 $0 $0
Dawn Mcardle Smith (Asst Teacher) $11,922 $0 $0
Lauren Schwarz (Assistant) $7,270 $0 $0
Patricia Valdez (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Monica Evangelist (President) $0 $0 $0
+ View more people

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2016

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$198,424
Expenses
$194,841
Net Income
$3,583
Net Assets
$22,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,055
6.1%
Program Services $181,743
91.6%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,605
2.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,125
Total Liabilities $9,193
Net Assets $22,932
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Magdalena C Garcia (Teacher) $77,816 $1,993
Michelle R Goldbach (Teacher) $32,381 $801
Patricia Valdez (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Monica Evangelist (President) $0 $0
+ View more people

Document Links

990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2015

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

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$132,071
Expenses
$118,320
Net Income
$13,751
Net Assets
$19,349
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,182
14.5%
Program Services $112,855
85.5%
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,349
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,349
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Magdalena C Garcia (Teacher) $38,779 $0
Michelle R Goldbach (Teacher) $28,298 $0
Patricia Valdez (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Monica Evangelist (President) $0 $0
+ View more people

Document Links

990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 12, 2014

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

View Filing
PDF XML

About This Data

What Is This Data?

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

Types of Nonprofits

There are 27 nonprofit designations based on the numbered subsections of section 501(c) of the tax code. See the list »

Get the Data

For those interested in acquiring the original data from the source, here’s where our data comes from:

  • Raw filing data. Includes EINs and summary financials as structured data.
  • Exempt Organization profiles. Includes organization names, addresses, etc. You can merge this with the raw filing data using EIN numbers.
  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

API

The data powering this website is available programmatically, via an API. Read the API documentation »

See an issue with the data?

Contact Us

About Nonprofit Explorer

Nonprofit Explorer

Browse millions of annual returns filed by tax-exempt organizations with ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer. See details like executive compensation, revenue, expenses and more. Search for an organization or a person, or search the full text of filings.

By Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu and Brandon Roberts.

Design by Jeff Frankl. Additional development by Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, and Sisi Wei.

E-file viewer adapted from IRS e-File Viewer by Ben Getson. Code for scraping audit documents adapated from Govwiki.

Updated