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PACIFIC AUTISM CENTER OF EDUCATION

EIN 77-0259858 SANTA CLARA, CA

Revenue 2024
$17,766,461
Expenses 2024
$13,785,746

Program services were 87.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
Classification
2000
Street
1880 PRUNERIDGE 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).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IMPACTED BY AUTISM, THROUGH INNOVATION, EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS AND RESIDENTIAL HOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY AUTISM.

  • THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OPERATES THREE CERTIFIED NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS ("NPS") FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SERVING STUDENTS 3 TO 22 YEARS OF AGE. THE TEACHING PHILOSOPHY IS BASED ON A CHILD-CENTERED APPROACH, ALLOWING EACH CHILD TO WORK ON HIS/HER SPECIFIC LEARNING NEEDS BY UTILIZING THEIR STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. STUDENTS EXPERIENCE AN AGE APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM, TAUGHT INDIVIDUALLY AND IN SMALL GROUPS. SERVICES INCLUDE FULL-TIME, ON-SITE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPISTS AND CERTIFIED BEHAVIORISTS WHICH PLAY AN INTEGRAL PART IN THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, THE THREE-STEP VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND WORKPLACE SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE AND ADDITIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ("WASC").

    Expenses $7,312,408 · Grants $1,036 · Revenue $9,760,674

  • THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ONE GROUP HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CUPERTINO AND FOUR GROUP HOMES FOR ADULTS IN SUNNYVALE AND SAN JOSE. THE CLIENTS RESIDING IN THE GROUP HOMES ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, WHICH INCLUDE AUTISM AND VARIOUS RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IN THE GROUP HOMES, CLIENTS ARE TAUGHT DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND THE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR. THEY SPEND TIME IN THE COMMUNITY ON OUTINGS SUCH AS GROCERY SHOPPING, HIKING, AMUSEMENT PARKS AND MUCH MORE.

    Expenses $3,296,698 · Revenue $3,636,389

  • FACES'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY A RESOURCE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION THERAPIES (AGES 2 TO 10), SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM (AGES 11 TO 22), AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF CHILDHOOD AUTISTIC DISORDERS. THE FACES DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM IS GROUNDED IN ABA METHODOLOGIES COUPLED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES.

    Expenses $1,014,695 · Revenue $431,197

  • CONNECTIONS REFERS TO THE PRESCHOOL OPERATIONS AT THE SUNNY DAYS CAMPUS ("SUNNY DAYS"). SUNNY DAYS PROVIDES A SAFE, FUN, AND CARING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE AND GROW.

    Expenses $433,920

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.

  • SARAH MUDGETT

    PRESIDENT (THRU 11/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • MARK PEPER

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • DEBBIE MCCARROLL

    TREAS (THRU 10/24),PRES (AS OF 11/24)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • NANCY BROWN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • JOE DERMER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • MARINA DJORDJEVIC

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • MARK GILFIX

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • LISA GRISALIN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • KURT OHLFS

    ED/SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $313,570
    From this org
    $290,410
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,160
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $290,410
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $14,403
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,757
    Filer's total
    $313,570

  • SHARON HALL

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $7,172
    From this org
    $7,172
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • KAREN KENNAN

    ASST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $179,152
    From this org
    $170,181
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,971
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $170,181
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,308
    Nontaxable benefits
    $663
    Filer's total
    $179,152

  • KARYN CARADONNA

    DIRECTOR HR

    Total calculated
    $162,464
    From this org
    $157,055
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,409
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $157,055
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,800
    Nontaxable benefits
    $609
    Filer's total
    $162,464

  • LORI STRICKLAND

    SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $152,380
    From this org
    $151,737
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $643
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $151,737
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $643
    Filer's total
    $152,380

  • NANCY ELGHIANI

    FINANCE MANAGER

    Total calculated
    $125,122
    From this org
    $113,357
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,765
    Hours/week
    40

  • IRIS YANG

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Total calculated
    $121,858
    From this org
    $107,777
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,081
    Hours/week
    40

  • HELENA SERPA

    DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

    Total calculated
    $116,778
    From this org
    $105,921
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,857
    Hours/week
    40

  • CYNTHIA MEZA

    LEAD SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLIGIST

    Total calculated
    $113,906
    From this org
    $102,195
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,711
    Hours/week
    40

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
    $17,766,461
    Expenses
    $13,785,746
    Contributions
    $664,735
    Grants paid
    $1,036
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $12,888,199
    Expenses
    $12,276,022
    Contributions
    $602,044
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $12,530,596
    Expenses
    $10,566,297
    Contributions
    $689,362
    Grants paid
    $0

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
    $13,847,964
    Expenses
    $9,954,216
    Assets (EOY)
    $21,935,291

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $11,826,745
    Expenses
    $8,999,819
    Assets (EOY)
    $21,439,444

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $10,759,334
    Expenses
    $9,942,353
    Assets (EOY)
    $17,125,991

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $10,820,214
    Expenses
    $9,999,594
    Assets (EOY)
    $15,736,284

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $10,154,797
    Expenses
    $9,132,926
    Assets (EOY)
    $14,985,067

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $10,266,907
    Expenses
    $9,551,662
    Assets (EOY)
    $14,053,820

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $10,331,147
    Expenses
    $10,507,119
    Assets (EOY)
    $13,474,292

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,832,895
    Expenses
    $9,647,621
    Assets (EOY)
    $13,778,808

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,773,026
    Expenses
    $9,050,262
    Assets (EOY)
    $13,776,369

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $8,316,481
    Assets (EOY)
    $13,053,686

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.

California fundraising campaigns

Campaigns run by paid fundraisers, commercial coventurers and thrift stores naming this organization, as California published them. Both figures are as filed, and what the first one counts depends on the campaign type — a coventurer or a thrift store files its own sales rather than money collected for the charity. The 990 reports this only as a yearly total, never per campaign.

  • DONATE FOR CHARITY INC.

    $5,176 raised

    2024 CF Vehicle Donation Program

    $2,706 to charity

  • DONATE FOR CHARITY INC.

    $1,575 raised

    2022 CF Vehicle Donation Program

    $969 to charity

  • DONATE FOR CHARITY INC.

    $1,350 raised

    2021 CF Vehicle Donation Program

    $896 to charity

Amounts are as filed and do not add up: a commercial coventurer reports one promotion's whole gross once for each charity that shared in it. A campaign may also name more than one registered charity, in which case it appears on each.

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 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.