Options For Learning
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
93% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Options For Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Covina, California, registered in 1981, with $161,785,464 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
2934 E Garvey Ave S Ste 301, West Covina, CA, 91791 EIN 95-3602641 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2023)
$161.8M
▲ 13.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$151.9M
Net assets
$55.4M
Employees
1,009
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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 Options For Learning: 93% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +6% margin
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 Options For Learning: 4 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Options For Learning: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Options For Learning: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Options for learning is a leader in preparing children and supporting families for life success through innovative, quality child development programs.
What they do
Early learning programs - see schedule oearly learning programs - options for learning provides a variety of educational and comprehensive developmental services to children ages 0 to 5 years old, including center-based and home-based options. we offer part-day/part-year and full-day/full-year options for families depending on their need for childcare services. in preparing preschoolers and their families for kindergarten and the transition to elementary school, options for learning provides a high-quality, developmental educational program which meets the needs of the child while forming collaborative partnerships with schools and community institutions.
School-age programs - see schedule o school-age programs - options for learning provides year-round before and after school and educational enrichment programs for elementary school-aged children. additional program offerings include after-school enrichment activity programs for elementary and middle school-aged children. options for learning aligns their school-age programs with school districts in a way that is not repetitive of the school-day, but rather enriches the experiences of the children to enhance their learning goals and objectives.
Nutrition program - options provides meals to children in its centers and reimbursement to licensed family child care providers for meals served in their homes to children, in accordance with federal and state laws.other contracts - options provides other child care and support services for existing programs which are funded by federal, state, and local grants and stipends.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2934 E Garvey Ave S Ste 301, West Covina, CA, 91791
- City
- West Covina
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $72.8M (FY2013) to $161.8M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $66.8MNet assets $55.4M
Operating margin
6.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$122.2M
Total liabilities
$66.8M
Net assets
$55.4M
Salaries & benefits
$61.4M
40% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,785,464▲13.8% | $151,896,390▲13.9% | $55,376,614▲24.5% | $122,219,639▲33.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $142,117,417▲27.9% | $133,374,343▲23.5% | $44,474,378▲25.6% | $91,648,887▲77.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $111,144,756▲6.6% | $108,020,382▲6.2% | $35,398,552▲9.7% | $51,691,710▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $104,312,259▼2.6% | $101,749,320 | $32,274,178▲8.6% | $50,858,117▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $107,107,070▲5.7% | $101,746,338▲3.7% | $29,711,239▲22.0% | $43,910,181▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $101,288,973▲10.0% | $98,138,983▲9.2% | $24,350,507▲14.9% | $38,615,550▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $92,069,502▲7.0% | $89,908,160▲8.5% | $21,200,517▲9.7% | $32,225,648▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $86,083,435▲5.3% | $82,827,910▲2.7% | $19,325,279▲20.3% | $29,889,060▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $81,778,518▲12.3% | $80,638,898▲12.5% | $16,069,754▲13.0% | $26,858,828▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $72,791,125 | $71,684,386▲10.5% | $14,220,230▲8.4% | $25,147,288▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $64,870,516▲4.2% | $13,113,491▲0.8% | $23,760,830▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $62,252,147▼3.1% | $13,012,652▲22.9% | $23,603,949▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $64,250,969▼4.7% | $10,588,766▲6.6% | $22,476,343▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $67,441,748 | $9,931,159 | $21,843,382 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Kelly O'connell Former Deputy — $430,567 (0.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly O'connell Former Deputy | Chief, Child Care Services | 40 | $430,567 |
| Paul F Pulver | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $375,154 |
| Dominic Alpuche Chief | Cfo & Coo | 40 | $275,262 |
| Tracy Lynch | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $205,586 |
| Leslie Anne Carmell Vice | Pres. of Communications & Marketing | 40 | $193,318 |
| Johanna G Atienza | Chief Growth and Innovation Officer | 40 | $189,486 |
| Kimberly Dobson Garcia Vice | President of Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $180,606 |
| Mildred Balderrama Vice | Pres. of Early Learning Programs | 40 | $175,236 |
| Josephine T Carpenter | Vice President of Finance | 40 | $171,164 |
| Melissa Takeda | Director of Human Resources | 40 | $166,962 |
| Andrew Levey | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dave Wilbur | Chair | 4 | — |
| Evan Pan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Giselle Navarro Cruz | Board Member (thru 02/24) | 1 | — |
| Inga Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jose Sandoval | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Joyce Robinson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Margarita Buitrago | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Marlen Gomez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Peter Casciani | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kuehg Corp | Child Care Providers | $1,137,935 |
| Maryvale Inc | Child Care Providers | $859,452 |
| Top Kids LLC | Child Care Providers | $836,531 |
| Sunland Primanti Montessori Academy Inc | Child Care Providers | $826,624 |
| Sunland Arcadia Montessori Inc | Child Care Providers | $728,889 |
Grants received · $1.4M total
6 grants to Options For Learning totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $107,969 |
| Community Partners | Arpa childcare provider beneficiary grant | 2023 | $960,000 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2023 | $104,837 |
| Community Partners | Grant to qualified childcare provider for the purposes of providing covid-19 recovery funding | 2022 | $240,000 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2022 | $13,744 |
| Food Forward Inc | Fresh produce donation | 2020 | $11,733 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Options For Learning a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Options For Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3602641, based in West Covina, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Options For Learning's EIN?
- Options For Learning's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3602641.
- How much revenue does Options For Learning report?
- Options For Learning reported $161,785,464 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Options For Learning's spending goes to programs?
- Options For Learning spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Options For Learning have?
- CharityIndex grades Options For Learning A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Options For Learning's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Options For Learning's latest Form 990 is $430,567, paid to Kelly O'connell Former Deputy (Chief, Child Care Services).
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Data for Options For Learning (EIN 95-3602641) 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.