The Forager School

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 92-1394732

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Nov 03, 2025

Organization Profile www.forager.school

PO Box 1862Gualala, CA 95445

(510) 915-0155

Siviq Scores

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

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

51%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

$67,162

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.0% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

287%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

161%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

$503,248

Up $373,343 (+287%) from 2024

Net Assets

$379,529

Up $286,398 (+308%) from 2024

Liabilities

$123,719

Up $86,945 (+236%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses

Liabilities / Revenue80th percentile Net Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

$557,659

Up $343,746 (+161%) from 2024

Expenses

$271,261

Up $86,196 (+47%) from 2024

Net Income

$286,398

Up $257,550 (+893%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

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2025

Assets$503,248

Liabilities$123,719

Net Assets$379,529

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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

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2025

Revenue$557,659

Expenses$271,261

Net Income$286,398

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed: Nov 3, 2025
Return Version: 2024v5.2
Gross Receipts: $567,007

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

As a community, The Forager School is guided by a child-centered philosophy that puts play at the heart of everything we do. Located in rural Northern California we are devoted to fostering a deep connection between young children and the natural world. We embrace the idea that nature provides a rich and dynamic environment for learning, exploration, and growth.

The Forager School is a play-based preschool for children 2 to entry into first grade. We serve families on the Sonoma and Mendocino coast from Stewarts Point to Gualala, California.

Balance Sheet Detail

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	$104,741	$431,075	▲ $326,334
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments	-	$0	-
Accounts Receivable	-	$0	-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net	-	$0	-
Pledges and Grants Receivable	-	$0	-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn	-	$0	-
Receivables From Officers Etc	-	$0	-
Investments Other Securities	-	$0	-
Investments Program Related	-	$0	-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities	-	$0	-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net	-	$0	-
Intangible Assets	-	$0	-
Inventories for Sale or Use	-	$0	-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges	-	$0	-
Total Assets	$129,905	$503,248	▲ $373,343
Other Assets Total	$25,164	$72,173	▲ $47,009
Liabilities
Other Liabilities	$23,164	$70,173	▲ $47,009
Deferred Revenue	$13,126	$51,600	▲ $38,474
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$484	$1,946	▲ $1,462
Total Liabilities	$36,774	$123,719	▲ $86,945
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions	$93,131	$379,529	▲ $286,398
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$93,131	$379,529	▲ $286,398
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$129,905	$503,248	▲ $373,343

Asset Categories

Asset	Book Value	Depreciation	Basis
Other Assets Org	$2,000	-	-

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

Name	Title	Full / Part Time	Base	Total
Adela Martinez Berg	Executive Director	FT	$67,162	$67,162

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
Martine Hughey	President
Ali Momeni	Director
Aparna Wilder	Director
Christine Kan	Director
Kasia Wisniewski	Secretary
Catherine Chin	Treasurer

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $293,826
Program Service Revenue: $245,942
Investment Income: $9
Other Revenue: $17,882
All Other Contributions: $271,615
Change in Net Assets: $286,398

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$183,001
Other Expenses	$88,260
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$0
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0
Total Fundraising Expense	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
Other Salaries and Wages	$94,632	-	-	$94,632
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees	$63,750	$7,083	-	$70,833
Occupancy	$36,690	-	-	$36,690
Payroll Taxes	$13,718	$613	-	$14,331
Fees for Services Other	$8,826	$2,203	-	$11,029
Insurance	$7,482	-	-	$7,482
Office Expenses	-	$5,262	-	$5,262
Travel	$4,516	-	-	$4,516
Other Employee Benefits	$3,068	$137	-	$3,205
Fees for Services Accounting	-	$2,838	-	$2,838
Information Technology	$2,039	-	-	$2,039
Advertising	$941	-	-	$941
Other Expenses	$330	-	-	$330
Total Functional Expenses	$253,125	$18,136	$0	$271,261

Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising activities: Yes
Gaming activities: No
Professional fundraiser used: No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line Item	Amount
Fundraising Gross Income	$27,230
Fundraising Direct Expenses	$9,348
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Fundraising Events

Event	Gross Receipts	Gross Revenue	Direct Expenses	Net Income
Forager Gala	$49,441	$27,230	$9,348	$17,882
Total Events	$49,441	$27,230	$9,348	$17,882

Political and Lobbying Activity

Political campaign activity: No
Lobbying activity: No
Subject to proxy tax: No

Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested Party	Relationship	Description	Shared Revenue	Amount
IRL Labs LLC	Board Member	Consulting services	No	$3,000

Loans and Receivables

Line Item	Beginning	End	Change
Receivables from Disqualified Persons	-	$0	-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees	-	$0	-

Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

Liability	Amount
Lease Liability	$70,173

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

“The Form 990 will be emailed to the Board of Directors prior to filing. Form 990 will be reviewed and approved by the board of directors prior to filing with the IRS.”

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

“Board Members disclose any conflict of interests annually.”

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

“For the Preschool Director's compensation, the Board looks at comparable Preschool Director/Teacher salaries in our area. Once an amount within a range was discussed with the full Board, the final offer amount was vetted by all Board Members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: The Forager School
EIN: 92-1394732
Phone: 5109150155
Address: PO BOX 1862, Gualala, CA 95445

Signing Officer

Name: Catherine Chin
Title: Treasurer
Signed: 2025-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer: Martine Hughey
Formed: 2022
Legal Domicile: CA
Voting Board Members: 6
Independent Board Members: 6
Employees: 11
Volunteers: 12

Preparer

Firm: Katie A Williams CPA
Address: 101 Coners Ct, Folsom, CA 95630
Preparer: Katie A Williams CPA
Phone: 9162947652

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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd	0	false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd	0	false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd	0	false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd	0	false
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IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd	0	false
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IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd	0	false
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IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd	0	true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd	0	true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd	0	true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd	0	true
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd	0	true
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd	0	true
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd	0	true
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc	1	Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	1	Board Members disclose any conflict of interests annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	2	For the Preschool Director's compensation, the Board looks at comparable Preschool Director/Teacher salaries in our area. Once an amount within a range was discussed with the full Board, the final offer amount was vetted by all Board Members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	3	Governing documents available upon request.
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing

Assets: $503,248
Liabilities: $123,719
Net assets: $379,529
Revenue: $557,659
Expenses: $271,261
Net income: $286,398

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$5.03	$1.24	$3.80	$5.58	$2.71	$2.86
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.	$1.30	$0.37	$0.93	$2.14	$1.85	$0.29