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Pitzer College Costa Rica

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 / Nonmonetary Support N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$8.15k (2024)

Expenses
$128k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.87M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1.46M (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,145
Expenses
$127,646
Net Income
-$119,501
Net Assets
$407,191
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 $8,145
100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,869,592
Total Liabilities $1,462,401
Net Assets $407,191
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Strom C Thacker (President) $0 $283,571 $88,447
Laura Schaefer (Coo, Vp And Treasurer) $0 $368,527 $115,152
Melanie Lacy Sorenson (Board Secretary) $0 $124,416 $30,507
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$112,580
Net Income
-$112,580
Net Assets
$507,770
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 $1,836,177
Total Liabilities $1,328,407
Net Assets $507,770
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jill Klein (Interim President (Thru 06/23)) $0 $245,780 $1,738
Laura Schaefer (Coo, Vp And Treasurer) $0 $362,106 $94,187
Melanie Lacy Sorenson (Board Secretary) $0 $86,404 $34,548
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$24,000
Expenses
$122,888
Net Income
-$98,888
Net Assets
$624,799
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,000
100%
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 $1,712,931
Total Liabilities $1,088,132
Net Assets $624,799
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melvin L Oliver (President (Thru 06/22)) $0 $546,923 $105,705
Laura Troendle (Coo, Vp And Treasurer) $0 $337,959 $79,610
Melanie Lacey Sorenson (Board Secretary) $0 $76,818 $22,488
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$61,385
Net Income
-$61,385
Net Assets
$751,902
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 $1,574,049
Total Liabilities $822,147
Net Assets $751,902
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melvin L Oliver Ph D (President) $0 $501,427 $135,992
Laura Troendle (Treasurer/Vp For Finance And Admin) $0 $273,016 $52,347
Melanie Lacey Sorenson (Secretary Of The Board) $0 $71,730 $26,834
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$88,353
Net Income
-$88,353
Net Assets
$798,522
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 $1,568,685
Total Liabilities $770,163
Net Assets $798,522
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melvin L Oliver Ph D (President) $0 $507,009 $98,433
Laura Troendle (Treasurer/ Vp For Finance And Admin) $0 $263,498 $57,263
Melanie Lacey Sorenson (Secretary Of The Board) $0 $70,382 $29,568
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$84,375
Net Income
-$84,375
Net Assets
$886,875
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 $1,565,118
Total Liabilities $678,243
Net Assets $886,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melvin Oliver (President) $0 $478,487 $87,217
Laura Troendle (Vp For Finance & Admin/Treasurer) $0 $136,120 $21,038
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Lacy Sorenson (Secretary Of The Board) $0 $69,206 $28,608
Yuet Lee Former Vp For (Admin/Treasurer Thru 06/18) $0 $343,033 $23,259

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$68,118
Net Income
-$68,118
Net Assets
$971,250
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 $1,470,795
Total Liabilities $499,545
Net Assets $971,250
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melvin Oliver (President) $0 $460,150 $83,265
Yuet Lee (Vp For Admin/Treasurer) $0 $299,569 $33,733
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Lacy Sorenson (Secretary Of The Board) $0 $61,140 $18,967

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$58,364
Net Income
-$58,364
Net Assets
$1,039,368
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 $1,456,171
Total Liabilities $416,803
Net Assets $1,039,368
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melvin Oliver (President) $0 $226,407 $52,835
Yuet Lee (Treasurer) $0 $291,110 $32,884
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Lacy Sorenson (Secretary) $0 $69,267 $15,592
Thomas Poon (Former President (Thru 6/30/16)) $0 $187,780 $46,207

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$41,252
Net Income
-$41,252
Net Assets
$1,097,732
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 $1,414,682
Total Liabilities $316,950
Net Assets $1,097,732
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Thomas Poon (Interim President (Thru 6/30/16)) $0 $114,252 $49,672
Yuet Lee (Treasurer) $0 $271,290 $34,934
Jennifer Berkley (Secretary (Thru 4/30/16)) $0 $135,619 $29,467
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0
Laura Skandera Trombley Ph D (Former President (Thru 6/30/15)) $0 $560,754 $63,922

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$74,669
Net Income
-$74,669
Net Assets
$1,138,984
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 $1,411,858
Total Liabilities $272,874
Net Assets $1,138,984
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Skandera Trombley Ph D (President (Through 6/30/15)) $0 $575,248 $132,471
Yuet Lee (Treasurer) $0 $253,740 $33,226
Jennifer Berkley (Secretary) $0 $128,612 $26,610
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$42,393
Net Income
-$42,393
Net Assets
$1,213,653
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 $1,417,781
Total Liabilities $204,128
Net Assets $1,213,653
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Skandera Trombley Ph D (President) $0 $784,313 $135,518
Yuet Lee (Treasurer) $0 $244,820 $32,506
Jennifer Berkley (Secretary) $0 $127,369 $15,515
Mia Alonzo (Controller) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$11,755
Expenses
$62,341
Net Income
-$50,586
Net Assets
$1,256,046
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,755
100%
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 $1,419,224
Total Liabilities $163,178
Net Assets $1,256,046

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$584
Expenses
$55,103
Net Income
-$54,519
Net Assets
$1,306,632
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $584
100%
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 $1,428,905
Total Liabilities $122,273
Net Assets $1,306,632

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$35,435
Net Income
-$35,435
Net Assets
$1,361,151
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 $1,445,968
Total Liabilities $84,817
Net Assets $1,361,151

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
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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