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Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning

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 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
$2.93M (2023)

Expenses
$2.79M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.65M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.16M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 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 June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,926,599
Expenses
$2,794,640
Net Income
$131,959
Net Assets
$483,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,926,599
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 $97,625
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,317,051
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,647,911
Total Liabilities $1,164,485
Net Assets $483,426
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Young (Executive Dir.) $97,625 $0 $18,522
Joel Swift (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Andres Amador (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Suenram (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Roos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marie Hippsley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Reid (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,744,170
Expenses
$2,717,553
Net Income
$26,617
Net Assets
$351,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,744,170
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 $113,644
4.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,296,681
47.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $604,740
Total Liabilities $253,273
Net Assets $351,467
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Young (Director) $59,233 $0 $5,954
John Bradrick (Director) $54,411 $0 $0
Joel Swift (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Andres Amador (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Suenram (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Roos (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Marie Hippsley (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,291,723
Expenses
$2,165,849
Net Income
$125,874
Net Assets
$324,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,291,723
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 $106,669
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,034,889
47.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $682,987
Total Liabilities $358,137
Net Assets $324,850
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Crane (Director) $103,321 $0 $3,348
Joel Swift (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Luke Rutten (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Suenram (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Roos (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Hunter (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,124,709
Expenses
$2,033,916
Net Income
$90,793
Net Assets
$198,976
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,124,709
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 $131,582
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $972,350
47.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $564,860
Total Liabilities $365,884
Net Assets $198,976
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Crane (Executive Dir.) $95,467 $0 $14,425
Mary Hunter (Trustee) $36,115 $0 $1,274
Linda Brown (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tom Mooers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Suenram (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Donna Hajduk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joel Swift (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Mooers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,085,591
Expenses
$2,189,459
Net Income
-$103,868
Net Assets
$108,179
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,085,591
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 $88,146
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,003,827
45.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $339,031
Total Liabilities $230,852
Net Assets $108,179
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Crane (Director) $88,146 $0 $18,983
Linda Brown (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tom Mooers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Suenram (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Donna Hajduk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joel Swift (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Mooers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,911,765
Expenses
$1,868,707
Net Income
$43,058
Net Assets
$212,047
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,911,765
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 $87,555
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $863,086
46.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $380,728
Total Liabilities $168,681
Net Assets $212,047
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Crane (Executive Dir.) $87,555 $0 $14,272
Linda Brown (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tom Mooers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karen Suenram (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Donna Hajduk (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joel Swift (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Mooers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,746,347
Expenses
$1,545,285
Net Income
$201,062
Net Assets
$168,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,746,347
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 $126,292
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $713,435
46.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $375,176
Total Liabilities $206,187
Net Assets $168,989
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Crane (Director) $83,247 $0 $16,673
Suzanne Hardin (Secretary) $40,230 $0 $1,248
Alex Ezzell (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Pena Roos (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Martinez (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Williams (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Brown (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristan Mc Lean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hughes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,339,000
Expenses
$1,233,503
Net Income
$105,497
Net Assets
-$32,073
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,339,000
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 $126,292
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $504,932
40.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $294,881
Total Liabilities $326,954
Net Assets -$32,073
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Crane (Director) $75,312 $0 $15,086
Suzanne Hardin (Secretary) $34,790 $0 $1,062
Alex Ezzell (President) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Pena Roos (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Martinez (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Williams (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Brown (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristan Mc Lean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hughes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$943,898
Expenses
$989,711
Net Income
-$45,813
Net Assets
-$137,570
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $939,337
99.5%
Program Services $4,561
0.5%
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 $94,824
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,289
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $349,555
35.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $204,452
Total Liabilities $342,022
Net Assets -$137,570
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erica Crane (Principal) $31,283 $0 $0
Suzanne Hardin (Secretary To The Board) $16,148 $0 $0
Brian Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Linda Brown (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kristan Mclean (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hughes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alex Ezzell (President) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Pena Roos (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,619
Expenses
$194,000
Net Income
$10,619
Net Assets
-$54,361
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,500
99.0%
Program Services $1,450
0.7%
Investment Income $669
0.3%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,075
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,639
Total Liabilities $65,000
Net Assets -$54,361

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