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California Apparel Organization

California Fashion Association
  • Marina Del Rey, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 1999
  • EIN: 95-4541988

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

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 Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Promotion of Business (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$116k (2023)

Expenses
$161k (2023)

Total Assets
$0 (2023)

Total Liabilities
$99.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$116,227
Expenses
$160,831
Net Income
-$44,604
Net Assets
-$99,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,650
64.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $41,577
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $99,665
Net Assets -$99,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $43,750 $0
Brian Weitman (Vice President) $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$127,430
Expenses
$216,609
Net Income
-$89,179
Net Assets
-$55,061
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,480
99.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $950
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,119
Total Liabilities $131,180
Net Assets -$55,061
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $50,000 $0
Brian Weitman (Vice President) $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 18, 2023

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$231,429
Expenses
$185,993
Net Income
$45,436
Net Assets
$34,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $231,406
100.0%
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 $0
Other Revenue $23
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,000
28.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,625
7.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,439
Total Liabilities $123,321
Net Assets $34,118
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $52,000 $0 $0
Brian Weitman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 31, 2022

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$138,530
Expenses
$163,487
Net Income
-$24,957
Net Assets
-$11,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,530
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $115,766
Total Liabilities $127,084
Net Assets -$11,318
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $50,000 $0
Brian Weitman (Vice President) $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 26, 2021

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$180,300
Expenses
$171,547
Net Income
$8,753
Net Assets
$13,639
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $180,300
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,942
Total Liabilities $35,303
Net Assets $13,639
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $50,000 $0
Debbie Steinberg (Vice President) $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 11, 2020

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$160,420
Expenses
$207,150
Net Income
-$46,730
Net Assets
-$24,600
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $160,420
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,557
Total Liabilities $59,157
Net Assets -$24,600

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990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,462
Expenses
$220,980
Net Income
-$7,518
Net Assets
$22,130
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $213,462
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 $50,000
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,962
23.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,239
Total Liabilities $23,109
Net Assets $22,130
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $50,000 $0 $11,585
Debbie Steinberg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vera Campbell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 5, 2018

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,202
Expenses
$214,032
Net Income
$6,170
Net Assets
$29,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $211,702
96.1%
Program Services $8,500
3.9%
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 $61,133
28.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,000
23.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,477
Total Liabilities $1,829
Net Assets $29,648
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $50,000 $0 $11,133
Debbie Steinberg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vera Campbell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,325
Expenses
$217,105
Net Income
$7,220
Net Assets
$23,478
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $220,325
98.2%
Program Services $4,000
1.8%
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 $63,976
29.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,855
27.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,235
Total Liabilities $10,757
Net Assets $23,478
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $50,000 $0 $0
Debbie Steinberg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vera Campbell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,700
Expenses
$228,117
Net Income
-$14,417
Net Assets
$16,258
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $210,700
98.6%
Program Services $3,000
1.4%
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 $64,325
28.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,143
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,623
Total Liabilities $16,365
Net Assets $16,258
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $50,000 $0 $0
Debbie Steinberg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Vera Campbell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$197,425
Expenses
$224,289
Net Income
-$26,864
Net Assets
$30,675
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $195,775
99.2%
Program Services $1,650
0.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,479
Total Liabilities $1,804
Net Assets $30,675
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ilse Metchek (President) $50,000 $15,829
Debbie Steinberg (Vice President) $0 $0
Ed Handler (Vice President) $0 $0
Vera Campbell (Secretary) $0 $0
James Kaufman (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lonnie Kane (Chairman) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 29, 2014

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$242,175
Expenses
$218,091
Net Income
$24,084
Net Assets
$57,539
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $225,275
93.0%
Program Services $16,900
7.0%
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 $68,675
31.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,000
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,639
Total Liabilities $8,100
Net Assets $57,539

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,482
Expenses
$230,890
Net Income
$13,592
Net Assets
$33,455
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,854
83.8%
Program Services $39,628
16.2%
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 $64,300
27.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,916
20.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,455
Total Liabilities $2,000
Net Assets $33,455

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,816
Expenses
$260,942
Net Income
-$36,126
Net Assets
$19,863
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,237
71.7%
Program Services $63,579
28.3%
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 $50,000
19.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,913
17.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,915
Total Liabilities $11,052
Net Assets $19,863

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990

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

PDF

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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990-EZ

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

PDF

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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990-EZ

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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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990

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

PDF

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Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

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Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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