Civic Intelligence

Sequoia Adult School Scholars

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 45-4128140

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 23, 2025

Organization Profilewww.upwardscholars.org
330 Twin Dolphin Dr 101Redwood City, CA 94065

(650) 263-1384

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

46th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

18th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$194,712

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.9% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-9.7%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets46th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,300,455

Down $139,510 (-9.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,244,447

Down $149,461 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$56,008

Up $9,951 (+22%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,152,558

Down $536,261 (-32%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,310,899

Down $10,551 (-0.8%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$158,341

Down $525,710 (-143%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $111,380Net Assets 2014: $111,3802014Assets 2015: $150,542Liabilities 2015: $3,055Net Assets 2015: $147,4872015Assets 2016: $227,583Liabilities 2016: $31,655Net Assets 2016: $195,9282016Assets 2017: $321,210Liabilities 2017: $21,863Net Assets 2017: $299,3472017Assets 2018: $499,755Liabilities 2018: $13,050Net Assets 2018: $486,7052018Assets 2019: $506,813Liabilities 2019: $5,964Net Assets 2019: $500,8492019Assets 2020: $739,591Liabilities 2020: $53,120Net Assets 2020: $686,4712020Assets 2021: $896,809Liabilities 2021: $30,469Net Assets 2021: $866,3402021Assets 2022: $1,033,994Liabilities 2022: $17,674Net Assets 2022: $1,016,3202022Assets 2023: $1,439,965Liabilities 2023: $46,057Net Assets 2023: $1,393,9082023Assets 2024: $1,300,455Liabilities 2024: $56,008Net Assets 2024: $1,244,4472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,300,455
Liabilities$56,008
Net Assets$1,244,447
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $97,278Expenses 2014: $45,941Net Income 2014: $51,3372014Revenue 2015: $143,388Expenses 2015: $107,281Net Income 2015: $36,1072015Revenue 2016: $211,045Expenses 2016: $162,604Net Income 2016: $48,4412016Revenue 2017: $322,592Expenses 2017: $219,173Net Income 2017: $103,4192017Revenue 2018: $468,319Expenses 2018: $280,898Net Income 2018: $187,4212018Revenue 2019: $383,455Expenses 2019: $370,691Net Income 2019: $12,7642019Revenue 2020: $708,306Expenses 2020: $522,708Net Income 2020: $185,5982020Revenue 2021: $956,944Expenses 2021: $777,075Net Income 2021: $179,8692021Revenue 2022: $1,190,906Expenses 2022: $1,040,926Net Income 2022: $149,9802022Revenue 2023: $1,688,819Expenses 2023: $1,321,450Net Income 2023: $367,3692023Revenue 2024: $1,152,558Expenses 2024: $1,310,899Net Income 2024: -$158,3412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,152,558
Expenses$1,310,899
Net Income-$158,341
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 23, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,152,558
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To assist underserved students who have been enrolled in adult schools and community based organizations in san mateo county so they can continue their education in community college

Upward Scholars provides adult immigrants the boost they need to move up the economic ladder through education and career development support.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$806,469$1,006,951▲ $200,482
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$328,944$225,801▼ $103,143
Pledges and Grants Receivable$289,500$50,957▼ $238,543
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,291$14,865▲ $3,574
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,761$1,881▼ $1,880
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,439,965$1,300,455▼ $139,510
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46,057$56,008▲ $9,951
Total Liabilities$46,057$56,008▲ $9,951
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$746,340$932,159▲ $185,819
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$647,568$312,288▼ $335,280
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,393,908$1,244,447▼ $149,461
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,439,965$1,300,455▼ $139,510

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,881$3,760$5,641
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Linda PrietoExecutive DirectorFT$178,938$15,774$194,712

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Erika PretellPresident
Marilyn EzrinVice President
Sangita JayaramanVice President
Amado Flores RenteraDirector
Angelica Elizondo BryantDirector
Anuj GaggarDirector
David MooreDirector
Jeannie KarlDirector
Jennifer MinDirector
Oliver AraqueDirector
Rodrigo EspinosaDirector
Stefani Jacobson WillisDirector
Beth HarrisonSecretary
Eric TakahaTreasurer
Susanna TangTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,084,149
Program Service Revenue
$36,542
Investment Income
$31,867
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,059,149
Change in Net Assets
$-158,341
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$760,974
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$288,957
Total Fundraising Expense$213,045
Other Expenses$160,787
Professional Fundraising Fees$100,181

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$373,183$37,803$37,402$448,388
Grants to Domestic Individuals$288,957--$288,957
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$79,311$59,477$59,477$198,265
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$100,181$100,181
Other Employee Benefits$41,607$6,931$4,053$52,591
Payroll Taxes$33,548$9,803$6,880$50,231
Fees for Services Other$21,107$23,309-$44,416
Occupancy$23,477$5,869-$29,346
Office Expenses$7,464$15,441$2,908$25,813
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,200-$19,200
Insurance-$18,331-$18,331
Conferences and Meetings$1,166$15,727$374$17,267
Pension Plan Contributions$9,356$1,065$1,078$11,499
Advertising-$2,563$687$3,250
Depreciation Depletion-$1,880-$1,880
Travel$940$339$5$1,284
Total Functional Expenses$880,116$217,738$213,045$1,310,899
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$100,181
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is sent to all board members. At the next board meeting the Treasurer or accountant is available to review and answer questions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are required to review, sign and date the policy on an annual basis, indicating that they understand the policy and will comply with it.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Board reviews compensation for Executive Director annually and makes the decision about compensation using the Fair Pay Northern CA Nonprofits survey from Nonprofit Compensation Associates.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Upward Scholars
EIN
45-4128140
Phone
6502631384
Address
330 Twin Dolphin Dr 101, Redwood City, CA 94065

Signing Officer

Name
Erika Pretell
Title
President
Signed
2025-05-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erika Pretell
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Malvoso CPA
Address
360 Grand Ave 408, Oakland, CA 94610
Preparer
Shelby Malvoso
Phone
5104736240
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,300,455
Liabilities
$56,008
Net assets
$1,244,447
Revenue
$1,152,558
Expenses
$1,310,899
Net income
-$158,341
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.06$1.24$1.15$1.31$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.44$0.05$1.39$1.69$1.32$0.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.02$1.02$1.19$1.04$0.15
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.03$0.87$0.96$0.78$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.05$0.69$0.71$0.52$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.01$0.50$0.38$0.37$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.01$0.49$0.47$0.28$0.19
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.32$0.02$0.30$0.32$0.22$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.03$0.20$0.21$0.16$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.14$0.11$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.11$0.10$0.05$0.05