The Open School
- Assets
- $162.1k
- Revenue
- $204.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Founding
- 04/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 46-0745295
Organization Overview
The Open School is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Open School employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open School 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 06/2021, Open School generated $204.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $157.4k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.7% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING LEARNER-LED EDUCATION THAT RESPECTS, TRUSTS AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO PURSUE THEIR INTERESTS, OPTIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AS HUMANS, AND ALLOWS THEIR TRUE SELVES TO EMERGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN JULY 2020, WE CREATED A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT SUCCESSFULLY BRINGS SELF-DIRECTED DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION INTO THE ONLINE REALM, WEVE DECIDED TO USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THE OPEN SCHOOL ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE EVERYWHERE, REGARDLESS OF GEOGRAPHY. IN THE 2020/2021 SCHOOL YEAR, RATHER THAN DECREASING IN ENROLLMENT DUE TO COVID, WE WERE ACTUALLY ABLE TO GROW BY 37.5% DUE TO OUR INNOVATIVE ONLINE PROGRAM. WE HAVE ALSO REACHED NEW FAMILIES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE NO ACCESS TO STUDENT-CENTERED SCHOOLING FOR THEIR CHILDREN.OUR STUDENTS ARE GROWING UP, AND THAT MEANS THEYRE ACCOMPLISHING EVER-MORE IMPRESSIVE THINGS. WE CREATED A STUDENT SHOWCASE WEB PAGE TO SHOW OFF SOME OF THEIR WORK, WHICH SO FAR INCLUDES AN INSTAGRAM ART STORE, AN ORIGINAL SONG, AND A VIDEO GAME BUILT USING THE PLATFORM SCRATCH. OTHER NEW PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FROM THIS YEAR INCLUDE: AN ARTS & CRAFTS ZOOM MEETINGS WHERE PEOPLE CAN HANG OUT WHILE WORKING ON THEIR PERSONAL PROJECTS, A WEEKLY PIANO CLASS WHERE WE SHOW OFF WHAT WE CAN PLAY AND TEACH EACH OTHER NEW SONGS, TABLE READ SESSIONS OF A SCRIPT A STUDENT IS WRITING FOR HIS ANIMATED SERIES.IN THE SPRING OF 2020, WE LAUNCHED AND FUNDED A NEW TUITION HARDSHIP GRANT FUND TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHO FACE INCOME HARDSHIPS. THIS CAME AS A RESPONSE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, AS WE WATCHED OUR BELOVED PARENTS STRUGGLE TO MAKE ENDS MEET. OUR COMMUNITY RALLIED TOGETHER TO HELP THESE FAMILIES PAY THEIR TUITION SO THEY WOULDN'T GO INTO ARREARS DURING THE LOCKDOWN, AND THAT FUND HAS CONTINUED ON WITH FUNDING FROM ALL OF OUR ENROLLED FAMILIES IN ADDITION TO DONATIONS FROM OUR COMMUNITY. IN THE 2020 SCHOOL YEAR, WE COVERED 8 MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR OUR FAMILIES GOING THROUGH INCOME REDUCTION DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
WHILE THE LOCKDOWN PUT A DAMPER ON OUR USUALLY ACTIVE FIELD TRIP CULTURE, WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE OUR KIDS TO OUTDOOR SPACES TO GATHER SAFELY. WE GATHERED AT A VARIETY OF SPACES TO GIVE OUR KIDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAFELY SOCIALIZE AND EXPLORE THE WORLD. WE PROVIDED OPTIONAL WEEKLY MEETUPS FOR STUDENTS AT A LOCAL HOMESTEAD, IRVINE SPECTRUM, NEWPORT BEACH, AND HALF A DOZEN OC PARKS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Browder Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $28,364 |
Casandra Clausen Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $27,359 |
Tay Parker Director | Trustee | 40 | $8,113 |
Jon Cassie President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ingrid Shultz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Court Price Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $2,646 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $23,555 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,446 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,201 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $161,646 |
| Investment income | $6 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,289 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $751 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $204,893 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $890 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $120 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,953 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,720 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $42,005 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,261 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,008 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,625 |
| Office expenses | $1,237 |
| Information technology | $3,961 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,252 |
| Travel | $2,177 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,828 |
| Insurance | $2,451 |
| All other expenses | $412 |
| Total functional expenses | $157,369 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,171 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $7,268 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,650 |
| Total assets | $162,089 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,651 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $45,219 |
| Other liabilities | $969 |
| Total liabilities | $47,839 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $114,250 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $162,089 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The Open School has recieved totaling $106,713.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dream Out Loud Productions Seattle, WA | | $90,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,369 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $94 |
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|---|---|---|
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Center For Early Education West Hollywood, CA | $163,132,439 | $27,283,122 |
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Phoenix Country Day School Paradise Valley, AZ | $77,907,724 | $28,726,427 |
Tarbut Vtorah Community Day School Irvine, CA | $104,560,863 | $24,620,400 |
Westside Neighborhood School Los Angeles, CA | $23,646,249 | $23,017,600 |