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Sylvan Improvement Club

  • Modesto, CA
  • Tax-exempt since March 1984
  • EIN: 94-1383388

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$46.6k (2023)

Expenses
$58k (2023)

Total Assets
$424k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$45.6k (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 Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,607
Expenses
$58,028
Net Income
-$11,421
Net Assets
$378,471
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15,783
33.9%
Net Fundraising $7,531
16.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18,361
39.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $424,051
Total Liabilities $45,580
Net Assets $378,471
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lilia Gonzalez (President) $0 $0
Judy Janda (Vice President) $0 $0
Barbara Billington (Secretary) $0 $0
Margaret Hodge (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,260
Expenses
$57,406
Net Income
-$8,146
Net Assets
$389,892
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,604
33.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $29,376
59.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $419,940
Total Liabilities $30,048
Net Assets $389,892
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Irene Helterbrand (President) $0 $0
Ray Nipper (Secretary) $0 $0
Kathy Hackett (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Ulloa (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynda Sesser (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 10, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$42,205
Expenses
$42,621
Net Income
-$416
Net Assets
$398,038
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,885
6.8%
Investment Income $12,171
28.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27,149
64.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,444
12.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $538,563
Total Liabilities $140,525
Net Assets $398,038
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Irene Helterbrand (President) $0 $0 $0
Ray Nipper (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Hackett (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Ulloa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Sesser (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 14, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$43,660
Expenses
$63,407
Net Income
-$19,747
Net Assets
$398,454
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,391
30.7%
Net Fundraising -$139
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $27,909
63.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $477,091
Total Liabilities $78,637
Net Assets $398,454
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Irene Helterbrand (President) $0 $0
Ray Nipper (Secretary) $0 $0
Kathy Hackett (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Ulloa (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynda Sesser (Secretary) $0 $0
Kathy Ulloa (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 16, 2021

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,813
Expenses
$59,555
Net Income
-$12,742
Net Assets
$418,201
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15,550
33.2%
Net Fundraising $3,634
7.8%
Sales of Assets $221
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $26,508
56.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $497,690
Total Liabilities $79,489
Net Assets $418,201
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Irene Helterbrand (President) $0 $0
Ray Nipper (Secretary) $0 $0
Kathy Hackett (Vice President) $0 $0
Margaret Hodge (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynda Sesser (Secretary) $0 $0
Kathy Ulloa (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 18, 2020

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$81,689
Expenses
$52,384
Net Income
$29,305
Net Assets
$430,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,808
20.6%
Net Fundraising $4,386
5.4%
Sales of Assets $34,745
42.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,910
25.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $472,660
Total Liabilities $41,717
Net Assets $430,943
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Irene Helterbrand (President) $0 $0
Barbara Hallmon (Secretary) $0 $0
Brenda Peterson (Vice President) $0 $0
Margaret Hodge (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynda Sesser (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2019

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,026
Expenses
$47,655
Net Income
$17,371
Net Assets
$401,638
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,687
31.8%
Net Fundraising $4,458
6.9%
Sales of Assets $13,250
20.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,331
32.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $483,991
Total Liabilities $82,353
Net Assets $401,638
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Irene Helterbrand (President) $0 $0
Barbara Hallmon (Secretary) $0 $0
Brenda Peterson (Vice President) $0 $0
Margaret Hodge (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lynda Sesser (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 15, 2018

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$38,409
Expenses
$38,488
Net Income
-$79
Net Assets
$379,087
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,145
31.6%
Net Fundraising $3,078
8.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,186
52.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $460,955
Total Liabilities $81,868
Net Assets $379,087

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$40,068
Expenses
$60,528
Net Income
-$20,460
Net Assets
$401,865
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46
0.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,965
22.4%
Net Fundraising $4,720
11.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,978
52.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $432,906
Total Liabilities $31,041
Net Assets $401,865
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Irene Helterbrand (President) $0 $0
Ray Nipper (Vice President) $0 $0
Brenda Peterson (Secretary) $0 $0
Margaret Hodge (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jess Molina (Board Member) $0 $0
Al Gonzales (Board Member) $0 $0
Judy Janda (Board Member) $0 $0
Lynda Sesser (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 9, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$47,334
Expenses
$50,725
Net Income
-$3,391
Net Assets
$422,325
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $357
0.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,690
28.9%
Net Fundraising $2,967
6.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,195
49.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $484,407
Total Liabilities $62,082
Net Assets $422,325

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,294
Expenses
$48,779
Net Income
-$2,485
Net Assets
$425,716
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,427
5.2%
Net Fundraising $3,571
7.7%
Sales of Assets $13,860
29.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,736
44.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $446,116
Total Liabilities $20,400
Net Assets $425,716

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,136
Expenses
$37,725
Net Income
$13,411
Net Assets
$428,201
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $155
0.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $15,598
30.5%
Net Fundraising $6,177
12.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,564
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $445,561
Total Liabilities $17,360
Net Assets $428,201

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,718
Expenses
$43,704
Net Income
-$986
Net Assets
$414,790
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,162
37.8%
Net Fundraising $4,185
9.8%
Sales of Assets $92
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,637
31.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $415,047
Total Liabilities $257
Net Assets $414,790

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

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

PDF

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