Fig Tree Foundation

Poway, CA
Tax-exempt since Aug. 2002
EIN: 40-0000515

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) 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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

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 Dec.
2023

Revenue

$2,819

Expenses

$11,288

Net Income

-$8,469

Net Assets

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$2,819	100%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$9,905	87.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$0
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$0

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Feb. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$3,458

Expenses

$6,858

Net Income

-$3,400

Net Assets

$10,034

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$3,458	100%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$6,000	87.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$10,034
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$10,034

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 12, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$9,025

Expenses

$6,855

Net Income

$2,170

Net Assets

$32,786

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$9,025	100%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$6,000	87.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$32,786
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$32,786

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 11, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

$6,800

Expenses

$5,831

Net Income

$969

Net Assets

$81,713

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$6,800	100%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$5,000	85.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$81,714
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$81,713

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on July 19, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$5,271

Expenses

$4,805

Net Income

$466

Net Assets

$97,173

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$5,200	98.7%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$1	0.0%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$70	1.3%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$4,000	83.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$97,174
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$97,173

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$26,165

Expenses

$4,077

Net Income

$22,088

Net Assets

$62,895

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$26,160	100.0%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$5	0.0%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$3,200	78.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$62,895
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$62,895

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on June 17, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$7,364

Expenses

$2,915

Net Income

$4,449

Net Assets

$42,698

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$3,000	40.7%
Interest Revenue	$29	0.4%
Dividends	$0
Sales of Assets	$4,335	58.9%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$2,000	68.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$42,698
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$42,698

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$1,522

Expenses

$2,632

Net Income

-$1,110

Net Assets

$32,422

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$1,000	65.7%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$522	34.3%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,800	68.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$32,422
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$32,422

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$3,550

Expenses

$2,519

Net Income

$1,031

Net Assets

$30,099

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$3,000	84.5%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$550	15.5%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,500	59.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$30,099
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$30,099

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on April 28, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

-$43,491

Expenses

$8,938

Net Income

-$52,429

Net Assets

$29,827

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$5,000
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$963
Sales of Assets	-$49,454
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$8,000	89.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$29,827
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$29,827

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Howard Kaloogian (Director)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on April 30, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

-$154,775

Expenses

$50,895

Net Income

-$205,670

Net Assets

$82,256

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$12,000
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$1,143
Sales of Assets	-$167,918
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$50,000	98.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$82,256
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$82,256

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James J Puplava (Treasurer)	$0	$0
Mark Cowper Smith (President)	$0	$0
Les Meredith (Secretary)	$0	$0
Howard Kaloogian (Director)	$0	$0
Mary Puplava (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 6, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$47,152

Expenses

$49,063

Net Income

-$1,911

Net Assets

$286,712

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$46,000	97.6%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$1,152	2.4%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$48,000	97.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$286,713
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$286,712

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$46,951

Expenses

$40,870

Net Income

$6,081

Net Assets

$288,623

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$46,000	98.0%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$951	2.0%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$40,000	97.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$288,624
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$288,623

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2023

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990-PF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2021

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990-PF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2020

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990-PF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2019

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990-PF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2018

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990-PF

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