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Costa Mesa Community Foundation

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2025
  • EIN: 31-1663803

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Public Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$265k (2019)

Expenses
$109k (2019)

Total Assets
$412k (2019)

Total Liabilities
$1.88k (2019)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2019

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,645
Expenses
$109,302
Net Income
$155,343
Net Assets
$409,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250,998
94.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,404
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,243
3.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $411,605
Total Liabilities $1,875
Net Assets $409,730
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Schultz (President) $0 $0 $0
Nichole Scott (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mary Fewel (Treasury) $0 $0 $0
Jojo Crowley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dean Abernathy (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Ladalardo (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Jesus Perez (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Mike Carey (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Ali Hayes (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Celia Rios (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Rosario Reyes (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Nielson (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Linda Tenno (Board Of Dir) $0 $0 $0
Karen Ursini (Associate) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vorona (Associate) $0 $0 $0
Lea Lowe (Associate) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Christ (City Liaison) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Thomas (City Liaison) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 17, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$30,492
Expenses
$27,509
Net Income
$2,983
Net Assets
$120,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,416
11.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,437
4.7%
Net Fundraising $25,639
84.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $120,601
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $120,601
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lea Lowe (Director) $0 $0
Mary Fewel (Director) $0 $0
Karen A Ursini (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Dean Abernathy (President) $0 $0
Derek Sabori (Treasurer) $0 $0
Gerard Ladalardo (Director) $0 $0
Matt Vorona (Secretary) $0 $0
Lisa Schultz (Director) $0 $0
Nichole Scott (Director) $0 $0
Julia Gallaer (Director) $0 $0
Roy Duvall (Director) $0 $0
John Jason (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Christ (City Liaison) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 17, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$58,820
Expenses
$35,444
Net Income
$23,376
Net Assets
$117,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,090
68.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,513
2.6%
Net Fundraising $17,217
29.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,618
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $117,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lea Lowe (Director) $0 $0
Mary Fewel (Director) $0 $0
Matt Vorona (Secretary) $0 $0
Dean Abernathy (President) $0 $0
Derek Sabori (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lisa Schultz (Director) $0 $0
Karen A Ursini (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Nichole Scott (Director) $0 $0
Julia Gallaer (Director) $0 $0
Roy Duvall (Director) $0 $0
Gerad Ladalardo (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 16, 2017

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$35,994
Expenses
$19,980
Net Income
$16,014
Net Assets
$94,242
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $802
2.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $882
2.5%
Net Fundraising $34,310
95.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,242
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $94,242
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lea Lowe (President) $0 $0
Jason Werner (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Mary Fewel (Treasurer) $0 $0
Karen A Ursini (Secretary) $0 $0
Dean Abernathy (Director) $0 $0
Steven Grant (Director) $0 $0
Sandy Genis (City Council) $0 $0
Derek Sabori (Director) $0 $0
Jeff Teller (Director) $0 $0
Colleen O'donoghue (Staff Liaiso) $0 $0
Peter Zehnder (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Christ (Staff Liaiso) $0 $0
Gary Craig (Director) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Harlan (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 16, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$27,174
Expenses
$20,857
Net Income
$6,317
Net Assets
$78,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,378
38.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,327
4.9%
Net Fundraising $15,469
56.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,228
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $78,228
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lea Lowe (President) $0 $0
Jason Werner (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Mary Fewel (Treasurer) $0 $0
Karen A Ursini (Secretary) $0 $0
Dean Abernathy (Director) $0 $0
Steven Grant (Director) $0 $0
Sandy Genis (City Council) $0 $0
Derek Sabori (Director) $0 $0
Jeff Teller (Director) $0 $0
Colleen O'donoghue (Staff Liaiso) $0 $0
Peter Zehnder (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Christ (Staff Liaiso) $0 $0
Gary Craig (Director) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Harlan (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 11, 2014

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,529
Expenses
$48,605
Net Income
-$31,076
Net Assets
$71,911
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $407,631
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $923
5.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$391,025
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,738
Total Liabilities $179,827
Net Assets $71,911

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990
Filed on June 5, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$39,333
Expenses
$40,890
Net Income
-$1,557
Net Assets
$102,987
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,627
29.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,809
4.6%
Net Fundraising $25,897
65.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,018
Total Liabilities $32,031
Net Assets $102,987

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$106,944
Expenses
$104,439
Net Income
$2,505
Net Assets
$104,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,765
81.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,281
2.1%
Net Fundraising $17,898
16.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,018
Total Liabilities $474
Net Assets $104,544

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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