Cabrillo Point Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Poway, California, registered in 2017, with $67,214,505 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$67.2M
▲ 17.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$63.0M
Net assets
$16.7M
Employees
317
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Cabrillo Point Academy: 87% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cabrillo Point Academy: 3 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Cabrillo Point Academy: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cabrillo Point Academy: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Provide a high standard of education to students through comprehensive curriculum supported by energetic, dynamic, and caring teachers.
Revenue grew from $40.3M (FY2017) to $67.2M (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$26.7M
Total liabilities
$10.0M
Net assets
$16.7M
Salaries & benefits
$36.5M
58% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,214,505▲17.2% | $63,039,599▲16.8% | $16,730,927▲33.8% | $26,748,344▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $57,369,028▲10.9% | $53,978,932▲13.0% | $12,507,907▲37.2% | $20,996,930▲64.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $51,732,231▲6.9% | $47,778,936▲3.7% | $9,117,811▲76.5% | $12,752,975▼45.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $48,389,829▲8.0% | $46,080,944▲8.2% | $5,164,516▲80.9% | $23,203,988▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $44,822,199▲11.3% | $42,580,080▲13.7% | $2,855,631▲3976% | $20,868,847▲70.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $40,254,500 | $37,448,378 | $70,062 | $12,248,173 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Jenna Lorge — $304,103 (0.48% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Lorge | Executive Dir. | 40 | $304,103 |
| Erika Vanderspek | Deputy Ex. Director | 40 | $281,390 |
| Pamela Gandara | Sped Director | 40 | $198,291 |
| Sherry Johnson | Assistant Director | 40 | $178,620 |
| John Olinger | Director of Tech | 40 | $175,190 |
| Maria Zoraida S Arkangel | Technology Systems Director | 40 | $173,553 |
| Joy Harris | Director of Hr Dev | 40 | $168,279 |
| Christy Burke | Assistant Director | 40 | $165,845 |
| Serena Barnett | Director of Accounting | 40 | $157,678 |
| Jennifer Carrete | Director of School Support | 40 | $157,450 |
| Deanna Zamiska | Assistant Director | 40 | $155,308 |
| Natalie Crouse | Regional Coordinator | 40 | $152,581 |
| Lisa Ostertag | Asst Director of Sped | 40 | $150,245 |
| Sunny Schweers | Regional Coord | 40 | $146,364 |
| Kathryn E Disano Lopez | Lead Program Spc | 40 | $141,830 |
| Lisa Watson | Regional Coord | 40 | $139,576 |
| Michelle R Hass | Homeschool Teacher | 40 | $138,562 |
| Tracy Cecola | Regional Coord | 40 | $137,541 |
| Bryce Korngold | Director | 2 | — |
| Daniel Rooney | Director | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Head Heart and Hands Alyson Smith | Enrichment Tutoring | $257,270 |
| Evolution Swim Academy Mission Viejo LLC | Enrichment Services | $135,427 |
| Mark Hopkins Effectual Educational Consulting | Special Ed Services | $131,106 |
| Peace Hill Classical Co-op LLC | Enrichment Services | $129,584 |
| Jill Wilcox Science 2 U | Enrichment Services | $118,066 |
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Data for Cabrillo Point Academy (EIN 82-1769676) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.