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Imagination Lab School

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 47-2409286

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.IMAGINATION-SCHOOL.ORG

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4050 Middlefield RdPalo Alto, CA 94303

(650) 460-8940

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

18th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$265,756

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.5% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

48th percentile

5.3%

Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$648,702

Down $151,016 (-19%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$473,907

Down $208,463 (-31%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$174,795

Up $57,447 (+49%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,834,676

Up $92,133 (+5.3%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$2,043,521

Up $318,847 (+18%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$208,845

Down $226,714 (-1269%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MAssets 2016: $71,528Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $111,741Liabilities 2017: $295,830Net Assets 2017: -$184,0892017Assets 2018: $111,642Liabilities 2018: $462,955Net Assets 2018: -$351,3132018Assets 2019: $76,881Liabilities 2019: $891,633Net Assets 2019: -$814,7522019Assets 2020: $378,383Liabilities 2020: $1,645,150Net Assets 2020: -$1,266,7672020Assets 2021: $230,062Liabilities 2021: $701,228Net Assets 2021: -$471,1662021Assets 2022: $2,585,007Liabilities 2022: $1,060,513Net Assets 2022: $1,524,4942022Assets 2023: $755,160Liabilities 2023: $90,657Net Assets 2023: $664,5032023Assets 2024: $799,718Liabilities 2024: $117,348Net Assets 2024: $682,3702024Assets 2025: $648,702Liabilities 2025: $174,795Net Assets 2025: $473,9072025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$648,702
Liabilities$174,795
Net Assets$473,907
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth48th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $87,500Expenses 2016: $15,971Net Income 2016: $71,5292016Revenue 2017: $312,514Expenses 2017: $532,353Net Income 2017: -$219,8392017Revenue 2018: $340,795Expenses 2018: $508,019Net Income 2018: -$167,2242018Revenue 2019: $676,426Expenses 2019: $1,139,865Net Income 2019: -$463,4392019Revenue 2020: $718,350Expenses 2020: $1,170,365Net Income 2020: -$452,0152020Revenue 2021: $2,015,814Expenses 2021: $1,220,215Net Income 2021: $795,5992021Revenue 2022: $3,187,230Expenses 2022: $1,191,570Net Income 2022: $1,995,6602022Revenue 2023: $873,963Expenses 2023: $1,733,954Net Income 2023: -$859,9912023Revenue 2024: $1,742,543Expenses 2024: $1,724,674Net Income 2024: $17,8692024Revenue 2025: $1,834,676Expenses 2025: $2,043,521Net Income 2025: -$208,8452025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,834,676
Expenses$2,043,521
Net Income-$208,845
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 12, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,834,676
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Progressive education in a k-8 school, fostering in-depth learning, inspiring creativity, cultivating critical thinking, social emotional learning, collaboration and communication skills to realize each students potential.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$338,840$535,264▲ $196,424
Pledges and Grants Receivable$400,000$76,380▼ $323,620
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$35,691$34,815▼ $876
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,270$2,193▼ $10,077
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,007--
Accounts Receivable$10,910$50▼ $10,860
Total Assets$799,718$648,702▼ $151,016
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$141,086-
Deferred Revenue$97,200--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,817$33,043▲ $16,226
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$3,331$666▼ $2,665
Total Liabilities$117,348$174,795▲ $57,447
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$682,370$473,907▼ $208,463
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$682,370$473,907▼ $208,463
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$799,718$648,702▼ $151,016

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,193$73,483$75,676
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John Christopher BezsylkoHead of SchoolFT$236,248$29,508$265,756

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Maria VelezBoard Chair
Tuolin ChenTrustee
Tamar PosnerSecretary
Raz LevTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$479,735
Program Service Revenue
$1,306,753
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$48,188
All Other Contributions
$479,735
Change in Net Assets
$-208,845
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$950,811
Other Expenses$693,210
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$399,500
Total Fundraising Expense$31,469
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$496,490--$496,490
Grants to Domestic Individuals$399,500--$399,500
Occupancy$366,680--$366,680
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$204,544$78,671$31,468$314,683
Fees for Services Other$87,240$30,530-$117,770
Advertising-$73,733-$73,733
Other Employee Benefits$68,997--$68,997
Payroll Taxes$36,634$16,835-$53,469
Other Expenses$28,068--$28,068
Office Expenses$11,099$15,884$1$26,984
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,766-$19,766
Pension Plan Contributions$17,172--$17,172
Insurance$9,172$1,600-$10,772
Depreciation Depletion$10,077--$10,077
Information Technology$5,422--$5,422
Total Functional Expenses$1,775,033$237,019$31,469$2,043,521
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Next Year Deposits$128,343
Payroll Liabilities$12,647
Credit Card Payable$96
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
Yes
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The board of directors reviews and approves Form 990 after management has reviewed and authorized the filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Officers and board members are required to voluntarily report any conflict of interest to the board of directors.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Data is gathered from area schools using form 990. All data is reviewed and the head of schools salary is set by the board of trustees.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“The head of school sets all school staff salaries using comparative market data from area schools. The head makes a recommendation to the board of trustees for approval of the school budget, which includes all employee costs.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents and filings are made available on request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Imagination Lab School
EIN
47-2409286
In Care Of
% MARIA VELEZ
Phone
6504608940
Address
4050 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94303

Signing Officer

Name
Maria Velez
Title
Board Chair
Phone
6504608940
Signed
2026-03-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Christopher Bezsylko
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
10
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Richard Pon CPA
Address
PO BOX 191254, San Francisco, CA 94119
Preparer
Richard Pon
Phone
4159714610
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Data is gathered from area schools using form 990. All data is reviewed and the head of schools salary is set by the board of trustees.
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$648,702
Liabilities
$174,795
Net assets
$473,907
Revenue
$1,834,676
Expenses
$2,043,521
Net income
-$208,845
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.17$0.47$1.83$2.04$0.21
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.12$0.68$1.74$1.72$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.09$0.66$0.87$1.73$0.86
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.59$1.06$1.52$3.19$1.19$2.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.70$0.47$2.02$1.22$0.80
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$1.65$1.27$0.72$1.17$0.45
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.89$0.81$0.68$1.14$0.46
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.46$0.35$0.34$0.51$0.17
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.30$0.18$0.31$0.53$0.22
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.09$0.02$0.07