Nonprofit · EIN 20-5341764
LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ (amended) | $75,332 | $52,243 | $23,089 | $95,132 | $0 | $95,132 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $77,510 | $65,073 | $12,437 | $72,043 | $0 | $72,043 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $74,986 | $58,293 | $16,693 | $59,606 | $0 | $59,606 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,281
- Membership dues
- $25,667
- Program service revenue
- $14,795
- Investment income
- $3
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,586
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $8,328
- Other expenses
- $33,915
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,043
- Total assets, end of year
- $95,132
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $95,132
- Cash, savings and investments
- $95,132
- Gross receipts
- $76,103
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Neilson | President | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Margaret Sinnema | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Jennifer Sherman | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Ash | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Kristen Loken | Director of Communications | 2 | $0 |
| Pan Mozzola | Immediate Past President | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Nielsen | President | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Margaret Sinnema | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Ash | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Kristen Locken | Director Communications | 2 | $0 |
| Frankie Whitman | Director Membership | 2 | $0 |
| Tonya Pitts | Director scholarships | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Light | Director Sponsorship Fundraising | 3 | $0 |
| Marsha McBride | Director At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Pamela Mazzola | Immediate Past President | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Mazzola | President | 7 | $0 |
| Frankie Whitman | Co-President1st Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Emily Luchetti | 2nd Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Kara Nielsen | Vice President of Member Engagement | 3 | $0 |
| Nancy Ash | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Danielle Fiala | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Tonya Pitts | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Gassen | Immediate Past President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- CO NANCY ASH TREASURERPO BOX 20434, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-0000
- In care of
- % LDEI-SF
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 20434, Castro Valley CA 94546
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Nancy Ash, PO Box 20434, Castro Valley CA 94546
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jennifer Sherman, Treasurer
- Phone
- (000) 000-0000
- Website
- www.lesdamessf.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-5341764 or by the name LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER.
- 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
Les Dames dEscoffier International is a philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food fine beverages and hospitality The San Francisco Chapter supports three philanthropic initiatives in northern California Etoile dEscoffier Culinary Scholarships Female Entrepreneurship Grants and The Karola Saekel Craib Excellence in Food Journalism Fellowship
Program accomplishments
- The Karola Saekel Craib Excellence in Food Journalism Fellowshipgrants $5,000
- Etoile dEscoffier Culinary Scholarshipsgrants $5,000
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-5341764
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $95,132
- Income (IRS master file)
- $76,103
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective June 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $75,332 | $52,243 | $95,132 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $77,510 | $65,073 | $72,043 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $74,986 | $58,293 | $59,606 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Nancy Ash | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jennifer Cass | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Maurine Killough | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-5341764).
Questions about LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER
- What is the EIN of LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER is 20-5341764.
- Is LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2013.
- Are donations to LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER 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 LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Nancy Ash.
- Who are the officers and directors of LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LES DAMES DESCOFFIER INTERNATIONALSAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $75,332, expenses of $52,243 and total assets of $95,132 at year end.
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