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Afterschool Enrichment Program

EIN 94-3331311 · Daly City, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASEP's mission is to provide the community with equal access to quality after school enrichment programming. ASEP combines Arts Enrichment, Academic Support and Health & Wellness into a comprehensive and specialized educational experience.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
62
Highest pay
$101,448, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. ASEP provides the community with equal access to quality after school enrichment programming. ASEP combines Arts Enrichment, Academic Support and Health & Wellness into one educational experience. Here is what ASEP offers to our communities below!Comprehensive ASEP Comprehensive ASEP is our all-in-one after school program where students are picked up, fed a healthy snack and are taken care of, starting right after school until pick up at 6:00pm. All of our students are picked up directly from their classrooms and escorted to their after school programs.During Comprehensive ASEP, students engage in a variety of activities including Theme Based Learning, Homework & Tutoring Assistance, Arts Enrichment and PlaySEP. ASEP Language ProgramThe ASEP Language Enrichment Program is a student-centered, language and multicultural convergence model that serves TK-5 Spanish and Mandarin learners. The ASEP Language Program commingles a blend of academic and a play-based learning approach. The ASEP Language Program is developed to meet the needs of our community by providing language learning experience to students in grades K-5 through a 50% Playbase and 50% Literacy model. Our curriculum structure is designed through bi-weekly themes aligned with art, music, Playsep (Physical education), Reading and Literacy Comprehension.ASEP Specialty ClubsASEP's Specialty Club programs offer the McKinley & Daniel Webster communities a part-time option with even more enrichment opportunities. Students are picked up directly from day school teachers, fed a health snack and begin club classes on site at the school. All of the clubs last 1-2 hours right after school and occur 1-2 days a week.Lunchtime Wellness ProgramThe Lunch Time Wellness Program is a joint venture between ASEP and day school administrations. The Lunch Time Wellness Program (LTWP) was brought to McKinley in 2009 to provide structure during the lunch-play period and to make the playground a safe and all-inclusive environment. In 2017 ASEP launched a LTWP at the Daniel Webster School Site. While focusing on fitness based physical activity, play, improving social and teamwork skills and conflict resolution in a manner that is fun. LTWP also addresses the concerns of having sufficient supervision on the playground. During the day school lunch recess ASEP teachers set up play stations for the children. Students are taught the rules of each life skills themed game and have a choice of what games they would like to participate in. These games are rotated to keep things fresh. ASEP was able to shift services to a virtual model to adapt due to COVID and continue serving our communities with diverse programming!

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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