Las Trampas School
Las Trampas School reported $10.8 million in revenue and $10.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.13 went to program services, $12.04 to management and general costs and $2.83 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 98.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $178,556 (Exec Director). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 32% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $10MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $11M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$97.22 $10M
- Government grants$0.88 $94,028
- Program service revenue$0.23 $25,001
- Investment income$1.67 $180K
Other revenue was negative: −$2,201. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.1% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.8% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 98.1% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.2% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $178,556 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.73% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 20.9 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 13 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSupported and Independent Living Services:Supported Living Services is based on five core beliefs: (1) that each person has a right to live in a place of her/his own, (2) that she/he has the right to make decisions about her/his life, (3) the person has an opportunity to grow natural relationships like their peers without disabilities, (4) the right to participate as an active member of the community, and (5) services are flexible, tailored, and person-centered. Staff support each program participant to ensure these principles are realized for the individual
Adult Development Program:The Adult Development Program is a community-based day program service that offers a variety of classes in an array of topics that promote autonomy and independence. Using the principles of person-centered thinking and person-centered planning, enrollees are able select their own courses in areas that include, but are not limited to, prevocational and volunteering opportunities, health and wellness, arts, life skills, and others. Additional supports are available for individuals requiring assistance with personal care, transportation, minor medical supports…
Adult Residential Model/Specialized Residential Services:Las Trampas operates two, four-bed, licensed specialized residential facilities designed to support individuals have previously been served in an institutional setting in Californias Developmental Centers or are at risk of institutionalization due to behavioral concerns. For most residents in these homes, it is their first opportunity to live in a community-based home setting. Staff support is provided 24 hours a day. Residents benefit from person-centered supports and education in self-advocacy, community integration and inclusion, and…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exec Director Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $171,668 | $0 | $6,888 | $178,556 |
| Philanthropy Dir Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $147,180 | $0 | $1,147 | $148,327 |
| Business Director Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $125,941 | $0 | $7,250 | $133,191 |
| DIRECTOR OF SLSILS Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $97,867 | $0 | $6,888 | $104,755 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Las Trampas School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $182K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b13 · 13 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5151
- Volunteers Part I, line 610
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to Las Trampas School totaling $151K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Las Trampas School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Las Trampas School reported that 85.1% of its $10.3 million in expenses went to program services, 12.0% to management and general and 2.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Las Trampas School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Las Trampas School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $178,556, for the role of Exec Director (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Las Trampas School get its money?
Of $10.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 98.1% came from contributions and grants (including 0.9% from government grants) and 0.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Las Trampas School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-1437727 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202513119349302771 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202402709349301330 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202400899349300635 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321289349304257 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221199349301317 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202100399349300040 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-1437727: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.