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Laurel Tree Charter School

  • Arcata, CA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2013
  • EIN: 45-2661454

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 / Elementary, Secondary Education, K - 12 (B29) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 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
$3.3M (2024)

Expenses
$3.25M (2024)

Total Assets
$3.99M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$3.12M (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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
$3,298,936
Expenses
$3,246,785
Net Income
$52,151
Net Assets
$864,419
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,201,523
97.0%
Program Services $77,995
2.4%
Investment Income $16,688
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,730
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $125,178
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,540,356
47.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,986,215
Total Liabilities $3,121,796
Net Assets $864,419
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Nikolauson (Member/Lead Teacher) $65,074 $0 $19,410
Brenda Sutter (Director/Lead Teacher) $60,104 $0 $42,325
Nichole Dollarhide (President) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Thompson (Member) $0 $0 $0
John Scaglione (Member) $0 $0 $0
Liz Larsen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Burke (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Leroy (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,844,532
Expenses
$2,780,263
Net Income
$64,269
Net Assets
$795,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,808,778
98.7%
Program Services $23,405
0.8%
Investment Income $8,634
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,715
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $118,571
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,293,618
46.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,664,733
Total Liabilities $869,624
Net Assets $795,109
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Nikolauson (President/Teacher) $54,752 $0 $31,580
Brenda Sutter (Director/Lead Teacher) $54,002 $0 $39,631
Liz Larson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim White (Member) $0 $0 $0
John Scaglione (Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Leroy (Member) $0 $0 $0
Nichole Dollarhide (Member) $0 $0 $0
Diane Moore (Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Burke (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,602,929
Expenses
$2,260,725
Net Income
$342,204
Net Assets
$834,077
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,508,417
96.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,148
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $92,364
3.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,659
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,111,861
49.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,565,854
Total Liabilities $731,777
Net Assets $834,077
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Sutter (School Administrator) $52,659 $0 $0
Kimberly White (Member) $0 $0 $0
Josh Nikolauson (President) $0 $0 $0
Star Mohatt (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kai Vaughn (Member) $0 $0 $0
Liz Larsen (Member) $0 $0 $0
John Scaglione (Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Leroy (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 1, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,157,110
Expenses
$1,787,400
Net Income
$369,710
Net Assets
$491,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,928,574
89.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,424
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $227,112
10.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,200
2.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $890,817
49.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,401,096
Total Liabilities $909,223
Net Assets $491,873
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Sutter (School Administrator) $50,200 $0 $0
Kimberly White (Member) $0 $0 $0
Josh Nikolauson (President) $0 $0 $0
Star Mohatt (Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Sommerman (Member) $0 $0 $0
Liz Larsen (Member) $0 $0 $0
John Scaglione (Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Leroy (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,537,044
Expenses
$1,750,979
Net Income
-$213,935
Net Assets
$122,163
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,448,249
94.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,672
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $86,123
5.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $814,517
46.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $405,287
Total Liabilities $283,124
Net Assets $122,163
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Sutter (School Administrator) $50,000 $0 $0
Kimberly White (President) $0 $0 $0
Allan Renger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Star Mohatt (Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Sommerman (Member) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Heustis (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,683,590
Expenses
$1,719,173
Net Income
-$35,583
Net Assets
$336,098
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,542,110
91.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,400
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $137,080
8.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $145,755
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $717,168
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $535,537
Total Liabilities $199,439
Net Assets $336,098
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Sutter (School Administrator) $51,000 $0 $0
Josh Nikolauson (Former Clerk) $49,155 $0 $0
Rebecca Schuler (Former Member) $45,600 $0 $0
Allan Renger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Szabo (Former Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly White (President) $0 $0 $0
Emily Sommerman (Member) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Heustis (Former Member) $0 $0 $0
Star Mohatt (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 27, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,337,882
Expenses
$1,462,047
Net Income
-$124,165
Net Assets
$371,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,243,760
93.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,332
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $88,790
6.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $144,300
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $568,591
38.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $592,461
Total Liabilities $220,780
Net Assets $371,681
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Sutter (School Administrator) $49,500 $0 $0
Josh Nikolauson (President) $48,700 $0 $0
Rebecca Schuler (Secretary) $46,100 $0 $0
Allan Renger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Szabo (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly White (Member) $0 $0 $0
Colette Hawkins (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Smith (Former Member) $0 $0 $0
Star Mohatt (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,433,530
Expenses
$1,246,156
Net Income
$187,374
Net Assets
$495,846
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,315,291
91.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,799
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $114,440
8.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $123,651
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $521,264
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $688,411
Total Liabilities $192,565
Net Assets $495,846
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Nikolauson (President) $50,200 $0 $0
Rebecca Schuler (Secretary) $44,500 $0 $0
Alisha Gaskins (Member) $28,951 $0 $0
Allan Renger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Szabo (Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Philley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Colette Hawkins (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Smith (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 6, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,288,171
Expenses
$1,108,200
Net Income
$179,971
Net Assets
$308,472
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,199,149
93.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,291
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $87,731
6.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,549
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $463,530
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $435,129
Total Liabilities $126,657
Net Assets $308,472
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Nikolauson (President) $45,200 $0 $0
Rebecca Schuler (Secretary) $43,000 $0 $0
Alisha Gaskins (Member) $10,349 $0 $0
Allan Renger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Szabo (Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Philley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Colette Hawkins (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Smith (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,055,858
Expenses
$1,093,101
Net Income
-$37,243
Net Assets
$128,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $957,210
90.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $888
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $97,760
9.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,500
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $450,563
41.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $132,974
Total Liabilities $4,473
Net Assets $128,501
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Nikolauson (President) $42,500 $0 $0
Rebecca Schuler (Secretary) $41,000 $0 $0
Allan Renger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Szabo (Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Philley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Colette Hawkins (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Smith (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,024,517
Expenses
$984,641
Net Income
$39,876
Net Assets
$165,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $944,815
92.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $955
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $78,747
7.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $154,202
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $344,726
35.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $175,131
Total Liabilities $9,387
Net Assets $165,744
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Nikolauson (President) $44,000 $0 $0
Brenda Sutter (Director) $41,000 $0 $0
Rebecca Schuler (Co Secretary) $40,200 $0 $0
Alisha Gaskins (Co Secretary) $29,002 $0 $0
Allan Renger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Newman (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Szabo (Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Philley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Colette Hawkins (Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Christiansen (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Smith (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 9, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$925,340
Expenses
$831,741
Net Income
$93,599
Net Assets
$125,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $855,208
92.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $317
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $69,815
7.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $144,240
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $287,679
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $181,338
Total Liabilities $55,470
Net Assets $125,868

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990
Filed on April 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$963,480
Expenses
$931,211
Net Income
$32,269
Net Assets
$32,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $885,750
91.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $296
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $77,434
8.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,032
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $328,260
35.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,088
Total Liabilities $117,819
Net Assets $32,269

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990

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