San Luis Obispo Classical Academy
A public benefit corp that provides a classical education model to the communities within san luis Obispo county and supports parents in their efforts to educate their children.
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,908,421
- +119.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $12,219,947
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $53,647
- -3875.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $8,365,510
- +28.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who San Luis Obispo Classical Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $657K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisdom Wonder Project San Luis Obispo, CA | To provide support for the operation of wisdom wonder project | $656,754 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,908,421 | $12,219,947 | $8,365,510 | — | — | $53,647 |
| 2024 | $4,050,886 | $8,670,381 | $6,510,996 | — | — | $-1,421 |
| 2023 | $2,653,833 | $5,441,930 | $5,732,924 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,556,497 | $5,378,042 | $4,989,908 | $656,754 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $1,177,103 | $4,169,726 | $3,427,877 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,159,521 | $3,332,334 | $3,135,927 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $567,226 | $3,238,567 | $3,379,587 | — | — | — |
About San Luis Obispo Classical Academy
Based on IRS filings
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is led by Susan Theule, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Theule
President
President → Executive Director, 2020
Executive Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$106K (2019) → $137K (2025)
Amanda Ainsworth
Business Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $118K (2025)
Kenneth Moore
Director
Director → President, 2020
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandee Beckers
Director -
Director → Director -, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Ronda
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Olson
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Tang
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Enney
Director -
Director → Director -, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Pierce
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve English
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miranda Martinez
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$53K (2021) → $81K (2025)
Jill Talley
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Nick Thille (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Hilary Graves (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Dow (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Charles Smith (2019) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Baer (2019) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Robert Campbell (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $137K, to Susan Theule (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about San Luis Obispo Classical Academy
How large is San Luis Obispo Classical Academy?
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.2M.
What is San Luis Obispo Classical Academy?
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. It holds $8.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does San Luis Obispo Classical Academy operate?
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy has awarded grants in California.
What is San Luis Obispo Classical Academy's EIN?
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3131883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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