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MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT

EIN 33-0871354 SAN DIEGO, CA

Largest nonprofits in California

Revenue 2024
$6,361,979
Expenses 2024
$8,930,682

Program services were 78.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
B82
Classification
1200
Street
1625 NEWTON AVE

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Other organizations at this address

1 other organization in the IRS Business Master File lists the same street address. matched by us

We match the street line and ZIP code as the IRS gives them, ignoring case and outer spaces and nothing else, so "AVE" and "AVENUE" count as different streets and this list can miss some. A shared address can mean related organizations or a shared office, but it can also be a registered agent, a mail drop or a service provider holding mail for unrelated clients. It is not, by itself, evidence that two organizations are connected.

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, SUPPORTS A K-12 SCHOOL DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY TO EDUCATE UNHOUSED STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. MONARCH SCHOOL BREAKS DOWN THE BARRIERS UNHOUSED YOUTH FACE IN ACCESSING EDUCATION AND PROVIDES THEM WITH A SAFE, STABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN HEAL AND DEVELOP THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

MONARCH SCHOOL EDUCATES UNHOUSED STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.

  • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL:THROUGH SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, MONARCH STRIVES TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, A SENSE OF SCHOOL PRIDE AND COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS FEELING VALUED IN BELONGING TO SOMETHING BIGGER THAN THEMSELVES AND AN IDENTITY BEYOND BEING UNHOUSED. KEY SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE STUDENT CLUBS, SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS, ATHLETICS, ARTS, AND DAILY ENRICHMENT. THROUGH OUR TEAM OF STUDENT AND PARENT ADVOCATES, ON-CAMPUS THERAPEUTIC AND COUNSELING SERVICES, SCHOOL HEALTH CLINIC, CLOTHING BOUTIQUE, SHOWERS, AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES, STUDENTS HAVE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO HEAL AND LEARN.

    Expenses $5,311,656 · Grants $70,487 · Revenue $240,589

  • LIFE SKILLS:LIFE SKILLS ARE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS STUDENTS NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. LIFE SKILLS ALSO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. STUDENTS AT MONARCH ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS, INTERESTS, AND BUILD PATHWAYS TO THEIR FUTURE. THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS WORK-READINESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, INTERNSHIPS, COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHING, AND MENTORSHIP, STUDENTS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS SUCH AS PERSEVERANCE, COMMUNICATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING.

    Expenses $421,269 · Grants $16,855

  • ACADEMIC:MONARCH PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED, STUDENT-CENTERED INSTRUCTION FOR OUR STUDENTS, AS WELL AS ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTORS. MOST STUDENTS COME TO MONARCH WITH SIGNIFICANT GAPS IN THEIR EDUCATION. MONARCH STRIVES TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH RIGOROUS, RELEVANT, AND ENGAGING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO TUTORING, SATURDAY SCHOOL, MATH AND LITERACY SPECIALISTS, TECHNOLOGY, AS WELL AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

    Expenses $520,909 · Grants $8,163

  • THE CHRYSALIS: MONARCH CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS A 6,000 SQUARE FOOT ARTS SPACE IN BARRIO LOGAN WITH A DEDICATED 100-SEAT THEATRE, DANCE STUDIO, VISUAL ART CLASSROOM, AND STOREFRONT GALLERY. THE CHRYSALIS PROVIDES THEATRE, MUSIC, DANCE AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING PROGRAMS FOR 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE CENTER PARTICIPANT VOICES AND INFLUENCE AS WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT USING A CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MODEL IN OUR APPROACH. WE WELCOME COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO RENT OUT THE SPACE FOR THEIR OWN COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING, EXPANDING OUR NETWORK AND CREATING MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT SERVE THE COMMUNITY.

    Expenses $779,814

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Caroline Winn

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Anjuli Aroura-Dow

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Graeme Reid

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Pamela Gray Payton

    VICE-CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Carolina Bravo-Karimi

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Jenni Stephens

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Jill Skrezyna

    GOVERNANCE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Kimberly White-Smith

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Kristopher Lichter

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Makeba Jones

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Marciano Perez

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Melissa Crawford

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Randall Camp

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Ryan Rowland

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Sam Attisha

    AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Afira Devries

    PRESIDENT/CEO

    Total calculated
    $308,625
    From this org
    $275,073
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $33,552
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $233,073
    Bonus
    $42,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $17,373
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,179
    Filer's total
    $308,625
  • Carter Anderson

    CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $158,827
    From this org
    $149,769
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,058
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $137,769
    Bonus
    $12,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,986
    Nontaxable benefits
    $72
    Filer's total
    $158,827
  • Carmen Guerrero

    DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEA

    Total calculated
    $140,968
    From this org
    $123,349
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,619
    Hours/week
    40
  • Marisol Alvarado

    CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $206,727
    From this org
    $187,123
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,604
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $175,123
    Bonus
    $12,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $11,222
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,382
    Filer's total
    $206,727
  • Kishalynn Elliot

    CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $196,317
    From this org
    $172,393
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,924
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $160,393
    Bonus
    $12,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $11,061
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,863
    Filer's total
    $196,317

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $6,361,979
    Expenses
    $8,930,682
    Contributions
    $5,963,792
    Grants paid
    $95,505
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $6,554,896
    Expenses
    $8,907,229
    Contributions
    $6,160,030
    Grants paid
    $165,030
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $6,581,895
    Expenses
    $7,636,579
    Contributions
    $5,920,065
    Grants paid
    $95,156

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,145,400
    Expenses
    $5,187,624
    Assets (EOY)
    $10,858,774
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,604,403
    Expenses
    $3,989,184
    Assets (EOY)
    $8,923,869
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,505,338
    Expenses
    $4,159,952
    Assets (EOY)
    $8,248,976
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,370,586
    Expenses
    $3,185,867
    Assets (EOY)
    $19,516,922
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,085,180
    Expenses
    $2,750,525
    Assets (EOY)
    $18,221,164
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,367,143
    Expenses
    $3,921,942
    Assets (EOY)
    $16,888,992
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,991,657
    Expenses
    $2,289,120
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,391,652
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,455,921
    Expenses
    $2,186,866
    Assets (EOY)
    $16,119,850
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,590,447
    Expenses
    $2,467,022
    Assets (EOY)
    $16,673,756
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,298,788
    Expenses
    $3,322,832
    Assets (EOY)
    $37,868,915

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Declared as related by

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 1 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.