Golestan Center For Language Immersion And Cultural Education is located in El Cerrito, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Golestan Center For Language Immersion And Cultural Education is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Golestan Center For Language Immersion And Cultural Education generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GOLESETAN CONDUCTS PERSIAN LANGUAGE AND PERSIAN CULTURAL IMMERSION CLASSES, EXPOSING CHILDREN TO LANGUAGE MOVEMENT, SCIENCE, MATH, NATURE, THEATER, ART, MUSIC, COOKING, DANCE, GARDENING, YOGA, AND MORE; AS APPROVED BY THE IRS AND FTB IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DETERMINATION LETTERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MISSION OF GOLESTAN EDUCATION IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURIOUS, CREATIVE, AND ALTRUISTIC CHILDREN THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL AND HEURISTIC LEARNING, GOLESTAN EDUCATION FULFILS ITS MISSION THROUGH: THE GOLESTAN SCHOOL: GOLESTAN KIDS IS THE MODEL CAMPUS IN THE EAST BAY THAT GIVES CHILDREN A DEEP UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR THE WORLD THEY LIVE IN. THE SCHOOL OFFERS PRE-SCHOOL AND PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION. THE CHILD'S ENTIRE EXPERIENCE IS GUIDED BY A RICH AND COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES A HANDS ON PEDAGOGY. THE GOLESETAN COLAB: THE GOLESTAN COLAB EMPOWERS AND SUPPORTS EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO CREATE THEIR IDEAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN BY OFFERING PRO-BONO CONSULTANCY AND RESOURCES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -THE INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION OF HANDS-ON AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PRACTICES AND APPROACHES;-LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION; AND -DEVELPING NATURAL PLAYSCAPES AND CALM AND BEAUTIFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Yalda Modabber Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $148,509 |
Saad Khan Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Firuzeh Mahmoudi Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Amir Kia Chairman | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ari Kelman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gelereh Keshavarz Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $240,983 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $240,983 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,378,473 |
Investment income | $2 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,960 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,624,418 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,509 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,509 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,664,444 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $114,190 |
Payroll taxes | $142,091 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,637 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,091 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,319 |
Office expenses | $5,095 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $69,394 |
Travel | $9,342 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $30,281 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $121,248 |
Insurance | $35,859 |
All other expenses | $31,184 |
Total functional expenses | $2,627,066 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $966,448 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $34,942 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,986,321 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $16,000 |
Total assets | $5,003,711 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $139,292 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $936,457 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,075,749 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,889,482 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $38,480 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,003,711 |