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  • Los Altos, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2013
  • EIN: 46-0737638

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 / Adult, Continuing Education (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$378k (2025)

Expenses
$315k (2025)

Total Assets
$145k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$1.21k (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2025

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
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$377,918
Expenses
$315,242
Net Income
$62,676
Net Assets
$144,251
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,540
3.3%
Program Services $362,995
96.1%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,053
0.3%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,323
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,827
20.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $145,464
Total Liabilities $1,213
Net Assets $144,251
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Nelson (Treasurer/Cfo) $55,518 $0 $55,518
Pam Houston (President) $50,639 $0 $50,639
Tami Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Byron Aspass (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Simonich (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Newberry Martin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 9, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$377,928
Expenses
$578,849
Net Income
-$200,921
Net Assets
$77,580
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,377
3.3%
Program Services $363,197
96.1%
Investment Income $842
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,512
0.4%
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 $117,115
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,258
Total Liabilities $11,678
Net Assets $77,580
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Nelson (Treasurer/Cfo) $92,221 $0 $0
Pam Houston (President) $44,099 $0 $0
Cynthia Newberry Martin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tami Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Byron Aspass (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Simonich (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 23, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$430,140
Expenses
$580,468
Net Income
-$150,328
Net Assets
$292,496
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,660
3.6%
Program Services $411,061
95.6%
Investment Income $1,603
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,816
0.4%
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 $110,657
19.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $305,897
Total Liabilities $13,401
Net Assets $292,496
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Nelson (Treasurer/Cfo) $75,300 $0 $0
Pam Houston (President) $50,778 $0 $0
Cynthia Newberry Martin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Heather Malcolm (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Byron Aspass (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melanie Simonich (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 24, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$367,603
Expenses
$320,600
Net Income
$47,003
Net Assets
$435,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,273
2.8%
Program Services $356,323
96.9%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $986
0.3%
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 $106,284
33.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $447,599
Total Liabilities $11,622
Net Assets $435,977
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Nelson (Treasurer/Cfo) $62,100 $0 $0
Pam Houston (President) $56,741 $0 $0
Tami Anderson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Newberry Martin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kae Penner Howell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heather Malcolm (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Byron Aspass (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 15, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$356,612
Expenses
$249,277
Net Income
$107,335
Net Assets
$385,482
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,177
8.2%
Program Services $327,435
91.8%
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 $79,879
32.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $388,420
Total Liabilities $2,938
Net Assets $385,482
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Houston (President) $62,690 $0 $0
Karen Nelson (Treasurer/Cfo) $61,847 $0 $0
Tami Anderson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Newberry Martin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kae Penner Howell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heather Malcolm (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 21, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$450,184
Expenses
$384,685
Net Income
$65,499
Net Assets
$278,147
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,958
5.8%
Program Services $424,226
94.2%
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 $130,740
34.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $267,288
Total Liabilities -$10,859
Net Assets $278,147

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$428,569
Expenses
$387,129
Net Income
$41,440
Net Assets
$213,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,687
5.5%
Program Services $404,882
94.5%
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 $86,834
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $223,438
Total Liabilities $10,422
Net Assets $213,016

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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$380,910
Expenses
$382,687
Net Income
-$1,777
Net Assets
$171,577
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,655
7.0%
Program Services $354,255
93.0%
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 $77,549
20.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $182,829
Total Liabilities $11,252
Net Assets $171,577

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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$396,056
Expenses
$337,741
Net Income
$58,315
Net Assets
$173,353
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,628
6.0%
Program Services $372,428
94.0%
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 $69,082
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $174,128
Total Liabilities $775
Net Assets $173,353

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$272,710
Expenses
$272,171
Net Income
$539
Net Assets
$114,326
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,728
4.3%
Program Services $260,982
95.7%
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 $70,707
26.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,326
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $114,326

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,495
Expenses
$225,006
Net Income
$20,489
Net Assets
$114,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,955
8.1%
Program Services $225,540
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 $34,271
15.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,249
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $114,249

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$145,891
Expenses
$124,542
Net Income
$21,349
Net Assets
$93,865
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,020
4.8%
Program Services $138,871
95.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,865
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $93,865

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990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$91,488
Expenses
$19,107
Net Income
$72,381
Net Assets
$72,381
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,600
13.8%
Program Services $78,888
86.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,381
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $72,381

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990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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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.

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