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The Leo M Shortino Foundation

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.56M (2024)

Expenses
$4.1M (2024)

Total Assets
$65.2M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1.65M (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,556,532
Expenses
$4,099,507
Net Income
-$1,542,975
Net Assets
$63,542,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $183
0.0%
Dividends $382,458
15.0%
Sales of Assets $504,667
19.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,895,854
70.6%
Compensation of Officers* $269,500
6.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,195,281
Total Liabilities $1,652,623
Net Assets $63,542,658
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mara Williams Low (Executive Director) $228,250 $0
Gary T Shara (Chairman) $5,000 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $5,000 $0
David Heiman (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Christine Burroughs (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Frank Boitano (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Michele Lew (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Ricardo Benavidez (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Robert Harrison Staedler Jr (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Maria Garcia (Board Member) $1,250 $0
Buu Thai (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Miguel Salinas (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,077,861
Expenses
$3,749,629
Net Income
-$1,671,768
Net Assets
$61,534,525
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $348,382
16.8%
Sales of Assets $107,131
5.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,958,395
78.9%
Compensation of Officers* $249,750
6.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,845,642
Total Liabilities $1,311,117
Net Assets $61,534,525
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mara Williams Low (Executive Director) $207,250 $0
Frank Boitano (Chairman) $5,000 $0
Ricardo Benavidez (Vice Chair) $5,000 $0
David Heiman (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $5,000 $0
Gary T Shara (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Christine Burroughs (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Michele Lew (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Buu Thai (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $2,500 $0
Miguel Salinas (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,648,830
Expenses
$4,606,979
Net Income
-$2,958,149
Net Assets
$55,778,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $235,982
14.3%
Sales of Assets -$187,004
Other Income $2,485
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,087,140
67.0%
Compensation of Officers* $224,000
4.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,131,439
Total Liabilities $1,352,673
Net Assets $55,778,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mara Williams Low (Executive Director) $180,250 $0
Frank Boitano (Chairman) $5,000 $0
Ricardo Benavidez (Vice Chair) $5,000 $0
David Heiman (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $5,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gary T Shara (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Christine Burroughs (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Michele Lew (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Buu Thai (Board Member) $3,750 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,185,563
Expenses
$3,131,074
Net Income
-$945,511
Net Assets
$64,596,565
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $225,946
10.3%
Sales of Assets $426,552
19.5%
Other Income $7,066
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,482,930
79.3%
Compensation of Officers* $186,507
6.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,577,161
Total Liabilities $980,596
Net Assets $64,596,565
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mara Williams Low (Executive Director) $90,507 $0
Anne Ehresman (Executive Director (Former)) $56,000 $0
Frank Boitano (Chairman) $5,000 $0
Ricardo Benavidez (Vice Chair) $5,000 $0
David Heiman (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $5,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gary T Shara (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Christine Burroughs (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Michele Lew (Board Member) $5,000 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,062,754
Expenses
$3,660,297
Net Income
-$1,597,543
Net Assets
$59,876,247
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $359,172
17.4%
Sales of Assets $182,682
8.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,561,729
70.0%
Compensation of Officers* $155,914
4.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,101,090
Total Liabilities $1,224,843
Net Assets $59,876,247
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tamara Alvarado (Executive Director) $123,414 $0
David Heiman (Chairman) $5,000 $0
Frank Boitano (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Linda Murray (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gary T Shara (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Christine Burroughs (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Sonya Arriola (Vice Chair) $2,500 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,073,141
Expenses
$4,133,842
Net Income
-$2,060,701
Net Assets
$55,820,366
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,000
0.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $324,807
15.7%
Sales of Assets $250,036
12.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,317,723
80.3%
Compensation of Officers* $185,000
4.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,786,927
Total Liabilities $966,561
Net Assets $55,820,366
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tamara Alvarado (Executive Director) $150,000 $0
David Heiman (Chairman) $5,000 $0
Sonya Arriola (Vice Chair) $5,000 $0
Frank Boitano (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Linda Murray (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gary T Shara (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Christine Burroughs (Board Member) $5,000 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,219,682
Expenses
$3,425,230
Net Income
-$1,205,548
Net Assets
$48,844,916
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $396,413
17.9%
Sales of Assets $439,429
19.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,637,374
77.0%
Compensation of Officers* $199,079
5.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,048,535
Total Liabilities $203,619
Net Assets $48,844,916
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elaine Curran (Executive Director) $86,579 $0
Tamara Alvarado (Executive Director) $75,000 $0
David Heiman (Chairman) $5,000 $0
Sonya Arriola (Vice Chair) $5,000 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $5,000 $0
Frank Boitano (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gary T Shara (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Ricardo Benavidez (Board Member) $2,500 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,110,082
Expenses
$3,211,833
Net Income
-$1,101,751
Net Assets
$52,623,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $556,186
26.4%
Sales of Assets $221,726
10.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,540,172
79.1%
Compensation of Officers* $125,060
3.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,820,242
Total Liabilities $196,907
Net Assets $52,623,335
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elaine Curran (Executive Director) $85,060 $0
Christine Burroughs (Chairman) $5,000 $0
David Heiman (Vice Chairman) $5,000 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $5,000 $0
Frank Boitano (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Sonya Arriola (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Ricardo Benavidez (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gary T Shara (Board Member) $5,000 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,582,588
Expenses
$3,059,996
Net Income
-$477,408
Net Assets
$47,201,722
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $765,743
29.7%
Sales of Assets $443,531
17.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,493,502
81.5%
Compensation of Officers* $176,010
5.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,409,541
Total Liabilities $207,819
Net Assets $47,201,722
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elaine Curran (Executive Director) $136,010 $0
Christine Burroughs (Chairman) $5,000 $0
David Heiman (Vice Chairman) $5,000 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $5,000 $0
Frank Boitano (Treasurer) $5,000 $0
Sonya Arriola (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Ricardo Benavidez (Board Member) $5,000 $0
Gary T Shara (Board Member) $5,000 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,314,801
Expenses
$2,761,020
Net Income
-$446,219
Net Assets
$46,888,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $603,258
26.1%
Sales of Assets $640,926
27.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,422,631
87.7%
Compensation of Officers* $156,996
5.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,113,932
Total Liabilities $225,650
Net Assets $46,888,282
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elaine Curran (Executive Director) $129,796 $0
Christine Burroughs (Chairman) $3,600 $0
David Heiman (Vice Chairman) $3,600 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $3,600 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $3,600 $0
Gary T Shara (Board Member) $3,600 $0
Frank Boitano (Treasurer) $3,200 $0
Sonya Arriola (Board Member) $3,200 $0
Ricardo Benavidez (Board Member) $2,800 $0
Martin Baccaglio (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,722,518
Expenses
$2,929,035
Net Income
$793,483
Net Assets
$47,911,223
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,269
0.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $815,339
21.9%
Sales of Assets $2,056,586
55.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,408,215
82.2%
Compensation of Officers* $144,884
4.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,213,882
Total Liabilities $302,659
Net Assets $47,911,223
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elaine Curran (Executive Director) $120,884 $0
Gary Shara (Chairman) $4,000 $0
Christine Burroughs (Vice Chairman) $4,000 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $4,000 $0
Frank Boitano (Treasurer) $4,000 $0
David Heiman (Board Member) $4,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $4,000 $0
Martin Baccaglio (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,796,152
Expenses
$2,663,599
Net Income
$132,553
Net Assets
$49,000,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,000
0.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $756,627
27.1%
Sales of Assets $1,212,539
43.4%
Other Income $821,986
29.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,403,241
90.2%
Compensation of Officers* $23,600
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,369,288
Total Liabilities $368,815
Net Assets $49,000,473
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elaine Curran (Executive Director) $116,209 $0
Gary Shara (Chairman) $4,000 $0
Christine Burroughs (Vice Chairman) $4,000 $0
Linda Murray (Secretary) $4,000 $0
David Heiman (Board Member) $4,000 $0
Gerald T Wade Jr (Board Member) $4,000 $0
Frank Boitano (Treasurer) $3,600 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,561,963
Expenses
$2,756,956
Net Income
-$1,194,993
Net Assets
$46,394,823
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $3,500
0.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $898,252
57.5%
Sales of Assets $133,593
8.6%
Other Income $526,618
33.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,306,575
83.7%
Compensation of Officers* $30,400
1.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,989,173
Total Liabilities $594,350
Net Assets $46,394,823

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,121,172
Expenses
$2,573,799
Net Income
-$1,452,627
Net Assets
$46,495,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $597,576
53.3%
Dividends $619,591
55.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income -$53,105
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,301,441
89.4%
Compensation of Officers* $23,200
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,498,322
Total Liabilities $3,118
Net Assets $46,495,204

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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