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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 / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$639k (2023)

Expenses
$421k (2023)

Total Assets
$83k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$49k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$639,145
Expenses
$420,578
Net Income
$218,567
Net Assets
$33,987
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $639,145
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,041
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $209,298
49.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,035
Total Liabilities $49,048
Net Assets $33,987
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Lynch (Ceo) $23,041 $0 $0
Ale Chavez (President) $0 $0 $0
Judy Peinado (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hutzler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda French (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabe Pena (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Valle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Mendoza (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Hernandez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rose Gonzalez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Wardy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$784,539
Expenses
$484,155
Net Income
$300,384
Net Assets
$123,130
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $784,539
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,041
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $206,985
42.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $242,583
Total Liabilities $119,453
Net Assets $123,130
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Lynch (Ceo) $23,041 $0 $0
John Hernandez (President) $0 $0 $0
Judy Peinado (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hutzler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda French (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabe Pena (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Valle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Mendoza (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ale Chavez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rose Gonzalez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$574,886
Expenses
$417,944
Net Income
$156,942
Net Assets
$32,082
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $574,886
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,041
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $214,310
51.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,110
Total Liabilities $62,028
Net Assets $32,082
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Lynch (Ceo) $23,041 $0 $0
John Hernandez (President) $0 $0 $0
Judy Peinado (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hutzler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda French (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabe Pena (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Valle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Mendoza (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ale Chavez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$459,269
Expenses
$478,070
Net Income
-$18,801
Net Assets
$33,549
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $459,269
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,907
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $225,748
47.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,162
Total Liabilities $32,613
Net Assets $33,549
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Lynch (Ceo) $23,907 $0 $0
John Hernandez (President) $0 $0 $0
Judy Peinado (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cyndi Maestas Henry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Lacaze (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hutzler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda French (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabe Pena (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Valle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Gifford (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cory Grijalva (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ale Chavez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$687,284
Expenses
$689,851
Net Income
-$2,567
Net Assets
$52,350
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $687,284
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $256,069
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,255
Total Liabilities $7,905
Net Assets $52,350
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Hernandez (President) $0 $0 $0
Judy Peinado (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cyndi Maestas Henry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Lacaze (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hutzler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda French (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabe Pena (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Valle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Gifford (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cory Grijalva (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ale Chavez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lynch (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$674,289
Expenses
$662,249
Net Income
$12,040
Net Assets
$54,917
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $674,289
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $240,534
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,436
Total Liabilities $10,519
Net Assets $54,917
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Hernandez (President) $0 $0 $0
Judy Peinado (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cindi Maestas Henry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Dubow (Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hutzler (Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Lacaze (Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda French (Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabe Pena (Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Williams (Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Valle (Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Iniquez (Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Cano (Member) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Gifford (Member) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Garcia (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$760,230
Expenses
$712,300
Net Income
$47,930
Net Assets
$42,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $760,230
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,500
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $252,426
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,047
Total Liabilities $23,172
Net Assets $42,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Lynch (Ceo) $22,500 $75,000 $0
John Hernandez (President) $0 $0 $0
Lorena Silva (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Abel Rodriguez (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Carrillo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Dubow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ofelia Dominguez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marguerite Byers Ramey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hutzler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Lacaze (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Ramirez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amanda French (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabe Pea (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cyndi Maestas Henry (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judy Peinado (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachelle Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$693,564
Expenses
$680,329
Net Income
$13,235
Net Assets
-$5,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $682,166
98.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $11,398
1.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $273,229
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,646
Total Liabilities $16,701
Net Assets -$5,055
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abel Rodriguez (President) $0 $0 $0
Lorena Silva (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Wieland (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hutzler (Immediate Pa) $0 $0 $0
Brad Dubow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Carrillo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ofelia Dominguez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marguerite Byers Ramey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Lacaze (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Ramirez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Giron Ph D (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Hernandez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kara Castro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lynch (Ceo) $0 $75,000 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$695,378
Expenses
$705,546
Net Income
-$10,168
Net Assets
-$18,290
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $695,378
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,041
3.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $265,187
37.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,364
Total Liabilities $136,654
Net Assets -$18,290
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Lynch (Ceo) $23,041 $0 $0
Abel Rodriguez (President) $0 $0 $0
Lorena Silva (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Wieland (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hutzler (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
Brad Dubow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Carrillo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ofelia Dominguez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marguerite Byers Ramey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Lacaze (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Ramirez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Giron (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Hernandez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kara Castro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,675
Expenses
$286,603
Net Income
-$40,928
Net Assets
-$44,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $720,365
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$474,690
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 $183,101
Total Liabilities $228,069
Net Assets -$44,968
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Lynch (Ceo) $15,541 $0 $0
Russell Hanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Carrillo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dorthy Truax (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Abel Rodriguez (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Driscoll (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Wieland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marguerite Byers Ramey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marcelo Perez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ofelia Dominguez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Art Gamboa (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Herlinda Gutierrez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Lacaze (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Brad Dubow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tony Tate (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ric Lara (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,058
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$285,058
Net Assets
-$4,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $285,058
100%
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 $237,423
Total Liabilities $241,463
Net Assets -$4,040
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Lynch (Ceo) $15,541 $0 $0
Russell Hanson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Carrillo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Martinez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dorothy Truax (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Abel Rodriguez (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Driscoll (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Wieland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marguerite Byers Ramey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marcelo Perez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ofelia Dominguez (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
Art Gamboa (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Herlinda Gutierrez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary Lacaze (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Brad Dubow (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tony Tate (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ric Lara (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,324
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$244,324
Net Assets
$7,482
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $244,324
100%
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 $126,407
Total Liabilities $118,925
Net Assets $7,482

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$271,884
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$271,884
Net Assets
$29,499
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $15,888
5.8%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $255,986
94.2%
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 $164,259
Total Liabilities $134,760
Net Assets $29,499

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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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