HIGH SCHOOL INC ACADEMIES FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HIGH SCHOOL INC ACADEMIES FOUNDATION

EIN 45-3003419 · Education (B112)

What they do

to SUPPORT BUSINESS-SUPPORTED SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL and to CARRY ONOTHER CHARITABLE and EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS GOAL.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $78.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders20 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

79.27%of revenue went to mission work78.2% of expenses · Program services

9.86%of revenue went to fundraising9.7% of expenses

$101.41spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

12.28%of revenue went to management and office costs12.1% of expenses

$0.81in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

95.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $17,071 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $137,781 for FELIX LUGO (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,211,859

Mission workProgram services$960,64879.27% of revenue78.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$148,79912.28% of revenue12.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$119,4839.86% of revenue9.7% of expenses

Total expenses$1,228,930101.41% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202478.2% mission

202373.8% mission

202277.9% mission

202169.7% mission

202078.9% mission

201977.1% mission

201782.3% mission

201680.5% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,211,859

Expenses$1,228,930

Annual shortfall $17,071 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$960,648 · 78.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$148,799 · 12.1% of expenses

Fundraising$119,483 · 9.7% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,211,859

Expenses$1,228,930

Assets$989,718

Income$1,265,068

Contributions$1,152,550

Mission work (program services)$960,648

Fundraising$119,483

Grants given$322,303

Average grant$161,152

Management and general$148,799

Executive compensation (total)$143,133

Accounting fees$16,664

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

FELIX LUGOEXECUTIVE DIR. · 40 hrs/week $137,781Base $123,361 · Other $14,420

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (20)

FELIX LUGOEXECUTIVE DIR.

KATELYN BRAZER ACEVESBOARD MEMBER

RONNIE BISSLANDBOARD MEMBER

RODOLFO ESTAYBOARD MEMBER

RICHARD PORRASBOARD MEMBER

RAMIRO OCHOABOARD MEMBER

PETER DORSCHBOARD MEMBER

PAULA GARCIA-ARESNALTVICE PRESIDENT

PAUL WALSHBOARD MEMBER

MARSHALL LINNBOARD MEMBER

MARK MCLOUGHLINPRESIDENT

LORI IRVINGBOARD MEMBER

JACK E OAKESBOARD MEMBER

IVY STEINBOARD MEMBER

ERICK PINEDABOARD MEMBER

DONNIE CREVIERBOARD MEMBER

DAVE ELLIOTBOARD MEMBER

CORY YOUNGBERGTREASURER

BRIE GRISET SMITHBOARD MEMBER

ALFONSO ALVAREZ EDDBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2012
Location: PO BOX 266, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92662
County: Orange
In care of: FELIX LUGO
Primary officer: FELIX LUGO, Executive Dir.

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(949) 220-4667

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ONE TEAM ACCOUNTING INCORPORATED
NTEE classification: Education (B112)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes