Nonprofit · EIN 20-4525072
MAKE GOOD INC
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $674,293 | $604,785 | $69,508 | $265,241 | $52,951 | $212,290 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $654,443 | $827,960 | -$173,517 | $194,058 | $51,276 | $142,782 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $630,837
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $43,456
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,994
- Other salaries and wages
- $113,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $177,408
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $132,067
- Program services (functional)
- $557,167
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,795
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,823
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $194,058
- Total assets, end of year
- $265,241
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $52,951
- Net assets, end of year
- $212,290
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $212,290
- Gross receipts
- $674,293
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH STALFORD | PRES/EXEC DI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $49,992 |
| JOANNE FREED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STACI MILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHERI SINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JULIE LIKER | BOARD CHAIRP Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SANDY NASSERI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAMES RYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RAE SANCHINI | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MEGAN HOOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHELE SANCHEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH STALFORD | PRES/EXEC DI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $48,826 |
| JOANNE FREED | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STACI MILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SHERI SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JULIE LIKER | BOARD CHAIRP Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SANDY NASSERI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JAMES RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RAE SANCHINI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MEGAN HOOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHELE SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5429 W WASHINGTON BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90016-1112
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RUTH STALFORD, 5429 W WASHINGTON BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
- Signed the 990
- RUTH STALFORD, PRES/EXEC DIR.
- Phone
- (323) 746-5800
- Website
- WWW.MAKEGOODINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MARC CHARLES PHELPS CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-4525072 or by the name MAKE GOOD INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
MAKE GOOD BELIEVES IN BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE, ON-THE-GROUND IMPACT TO LOS ANGELES' MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THROUGH OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS: THE BOOK FOUNDATION AND TAY SHOP AT THE EMPORIUM: FOSTER RESOURCE AND LITERACY CENTER, WE OFFER TARGETED PROGRAMS TO THOSE MOST AT RISK OF FALLING BEHIND. WE BELIEVE BEING LITERATE GOES BEYOND WORDS AND BOOKS. IT INCLUDES FINANCIAL AND NUTRITIONAL LITERACY, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND HAVING ONE'S NEEDS MET WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. WE AVOID A DUPLICATION OF EFFORT AND PROVIDE DEEPLY ENRICHED PROGRAMS BY PARTNERING WITH 'BEST-IN-CLASS' ORGANIZATIONS TO EFFECT POSITIVE AND LASTING CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- THE BOOK FOUNDATION WAS LAUNCHED IN 2014 BY FORMER HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR, RUTH STALFORD. THE INITIAL IDEA WAS SIMPLE: GET NEW BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF CHILDREN IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS. THE RESEARCH WAS CLEAR, CHILDREN GROWING UP IN HOMES WITH NO BOOKS ARE "ON AVERAGE" THREE YEARS BEHIND IN SCHOOL THAN CHILDREN WHO HAVE ACCESS TO LOTS OF BOOKS. IN LOW-INCOME AREAS THE RATIO OF BOOKS TO CHILDREN IS 1 TO 300. RUTH'S PASSION WAS CONTAGIOUS AND SHE SOON BEGAN PARTNERING WITH LIKE MINDED ORGANIZATIONS. HER GOAL EARLY ON WAS NOT TO DUPLICATE EFFORTS AND INSTEAD TO PARTNER WITH THE BEST OF BREED ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSIONS- AND POPULATIONS' WERE COMPLEMENTARY TO THE BOOK FOUNDATION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION THE BOOK FOUNDATION HAS GIVEN AWAY OVER 300,000 BOOKS TO 75,000 AT-RISK CHILDREN.Expenses $201,161
- INSPIRED BY FOSTER CARE COUNTS' GOODS FOR GRADES PROGRAM, THE TAY SHOP WAS FOUNDED IN EARLY 2017 TO PROVIDE TRANSITION AGE FOSTER YOUTH(TAY)IN LA COUNTY WITH NEW CLOTHING, ESSENTIAL ITEMS, AND OR COURSE BOOKS, TO HELP EASE THEIR TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. WE PARTNER WITH JOB TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR TAY YOUTH AT OUR STOREFRONT. THIS CURATED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE IS COMPLEMENTED WITH ON-SITE LIFE SKILLS AND LITERACY WORKSHOPS FOR TAY YOUTH. SINCE ITS INCEPTION WE HAVE SERVED MORE THAN 7,500 YOUNG PEOPLE, GIVING AWAY THOUSANDS OF SELF-ESTEEM BOOSTING NEW CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS. THE TAY SHOP SPACE HAS EVELOVED INTO A COLLABORATIVE HUB WHERE ORGANIZATIOONS WHO SERVE THIS POPULATION CAN CONNECT AND GATHER TO IMPROVE THE OUTSCOMES FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AS THEY EXIT THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.Expenses $356,006
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4525072
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $265,241
- Income (IRS master file)
- $674,293
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $674,293 | $604,785 | $265,241 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $654,443 | $827,960 | $194,058 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $700,978 | $585,490 | $427,401 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $601,775 | $521,260 | $286,282 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | $361,003 | $402,349 | $273,605 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4525072).
Questions about MAKE GOOD INC
- What is the EIN of MAKE GOOD INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKE GOOD INC is 20-4525072.
- Is MAKE GOOD INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to MAKE GOOD INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAKE GOOD INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MAKE GOOD INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAKE GOOD INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MAKE GOOD INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RUTH STALFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAKE GOOD INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,992 (RUTH STALFORD, PRES/EXEC DI).
- How much revenue does MAKE GOOD INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $674,293, expenses of $604,785 and total assets of $265,241 at year end.
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