Visions In Education
83% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Visions In Education is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 2019, with $118,336,614 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
Po Box 269003, Sacramento, CA, 95826 EIN 82-4129819 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$118.3M
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$77.8M
Net assets
$74.1M
Employees
569
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs
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 Visions In Education: 83% to programs earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +34% 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 Visions In Education: 11 mo reserves · +34% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Visions In Education: 5 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 Visions In Education: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
As an independent study/home school program, visions in education utilizes a standards-based education that address individual differences and learning styles. we empower students to take ownership and responsibility for the present and future learning by developing their academic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and technological skills.
What they do
Independent study program - visions in education had 2,817 students in the independent study academy. the revenues are based on average daily attendance. the expenditures are the cost of educating the students. the expenditure includes salaries, benefits and all operational costs to run the program.
University prep program - visions in education had 581 students in the university prep academy. the revenues are based on average daily attendance. the expenditures are the cost of educating the students. the expenditure includes salaries, benefits and all operational costs to run the program.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 269003, Sacramento, CA, 95826
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $64.0M (FY2018) to $118.3M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $86.9MNet assets $74.1M
Operating margin
34.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$161.0M
Total liabilities
$86.9M
Net assets
$74.1M
Salaries & benefits
$66.1M
85% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,336,614▲13.0% | $77,790,057▼18.9% | $74,082,502▲94.7% | $161,032,385▲37.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $104,695,030▲5.1% | $95,926,459▼3.1% | $38,054,647▲31.1% | $117,325,617▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $99,569,121▲29.2% | $99,044,844▲65.4% | $29,036,888▲1.8% | $106,975,729▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $77,038,173▲9.4% | $59,886,865▲5.5% | $28,512,611▲151% | $94,876,505▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $70,430,784▲0.8% | $56,779,027▼22.8% | $11,361,303▲596% | $79,582,150▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $69,848,797▲9.1% | $73,521,647▲46.7% | -$2,290,454▼266% | $67,178,198▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,002,829 | $50,121,443 | $1,382,396 | $59,224,638 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Steve Olmos — $305,229 (0.39% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Olmos | Superintendent | 40 | $305,229 |
| Tom Tafoya | Coo | 40 | $270,164 |
| Michael D Brubaker | Driector Operation | 40 | $250,528 |
| Donna C Glenn | Director Hr | 40 | $230,690 |
| Sarah Mcfraland | Director Instr. | 40 | $218,846 |
| Uriel Gonzalez | Director Tech. | 40 | $215,881 |
| Matthew Patterson | Director Student | 40 | $214,809 |
| Micah Studer | Cheif Academic Officer | 40 | $209,323 |
| Laurence Falcon | Director Fiscal Services | 40 | $204,029 |
| Betty Brady | Director | 40 | $121,505 |
| Clark Shueh | Member | 2 | — |
| Mark Holman | Chairperson | 2 | — |
| Sandra Morales | Member | 2 | — |
| Terrence Shleton | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond the Page | Curriculum Software | $803,995 |
| Schools Plp LLC | Online Curriculum | $568,380 |
| Presence Learning Inc | Therapy Servcies | $522,572 |
| Gigakom | Technology | $471,582 |
| School Steps | Special Ed. Services | $367,644 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Visions In Education a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Visions In Education is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-4129819, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Visions In Education's EIN?
- Visions In Education's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-4129819.
- How much revenue does Visions In Education report?
- Visions In Education reported $118,336,614 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Visions In Education's spending goes to programs?
- Visions In Education spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Visions In Education have?
- CharityIndex grades Visions In Education A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Visions In Education's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Visions In Education's latest Form 990 is $305,229, paid to Steve Olmos (Superintendent).
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Data for Visions In Education (EIN 82-4129819) 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.