Nonprofit · EIN 26-1605661
CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,103,729 | $1,107,077 | -$3,348 | $130,882 | $176,179 | -$45,297 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $944,640 | $932,909 | $11,731 | $45,560 | $87,889 | -$42,329 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $730,015 | $1,048,488 | -$318,473 | $128,013 | $182,001 | -$53,988 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $962,129
- of which government grants
- $222,890
- Program service revenue
- $183,271
- Investment income
- $15
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$41,686
- Other revenue
- -$41,686
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $473,130
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $689,203
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,352
- Occupancy
- $20,277
- Travel
- $82,355
- Program services (functional)
- $927,280
- Management and general (functional)
- $144,670
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,127
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $45,560
- Total assets, end of year
- $130,882
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $176,179
- Net assets, end of year
- -$45,297
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$45,297
- Gross receipts
- $1,145,415
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Legerrette | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $75,000 |
| Carlos Legerrette | Co-Founder Key employee | 20 | $35,000 |
| Ken Seaton-Msemaji | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ann Smith | Vice-President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sam Duran | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cecilia Estrada | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bernie Rhinerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beth Kransberger | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carlos Cota | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carmen Garcia | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nhu Tran | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Margarita Rodriguez Valadez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Legerrette | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $76,010 |
| Carlos Legerrette | Co-Founder Key employee | 20 | $35,859 |
| Ken Seaton-Msemaji | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ann Smith | Vice-President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sam Duran | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cecilia Estrada | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bernie Rhinerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beth Kransberger | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carlos Cota | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carmen Garcia | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nhu Tran | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Margarita Rodriguez Valadez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Legerrette | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $82,070 |
| Carlos Legerrette | Co-Founder Key employee | 20 | $41,100 |
| Ken Seaton-Msemaji | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ann Smith | Vice-President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sam Duran | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cecilia Estrada | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bernie Rhinerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Beth Kransberger | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carlos Cota | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carmen Garcia | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nhu Tran | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Margarita Rodriguez Valadez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1359 GROVE ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102-1728
- In care of
- % CARLOS E LEGERRETTE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ken Seaton-Msemaji, 1832 East 12th Street, National City, CA 91950
- Signed the 990
- Ken Seaton-Msemaji, President
- Phone
- (619) 347-4342
- Website
- chavezclubs.org
- Return prepared by
- TONY PETTINA FISCAL DESIGN & MGMT
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-1605661 or by the name CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS.
- 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
The Chavez Clubs provide K-12 leadership opportunities to thousands of young people through creative and exciting projects that instill the Clubs mission of inspiring young people to believe in themselves & to know they can make a difference.
Program accomplishments
- Annual Washington DC Educational Tour: Our DC trip sends approximately 44 Club representatives to our the capitol for six days, expense paid tour designed to give students hands-on opportunities to interact with government and history in Washington DC. This is a fast-paced, fun-filled, educational experience in one of the worlds most dynamic cities. The representatives explore Washingtons key institutions and historic sites and are used as interactive classrooms to help them explore the links between history and the rights and responsibilities of citizens today. One of the highlights is a very interactive discussion regarding how to become a Washington, DC intern.Expenses $95,719
- Future Leaders Leadership Project: The Chavistas, as the Club members proudly call themselves, range from third grade through high school. The real leadership activity begins in the weekly Chavista meetings where the Club ten values, including nonviolence, service, and respect are strategically discussed and are matched up to the Club leadership activities. With the guidance of the Club Coordinators, the Chavistas are taught the responsibilities of good government and how to work as a team. Led by the elected Club president, the Chavistas discuss, debate, vote, design, and assign duties to fulfill their projects. After the project is completed, the Club invests time in assessing the project and if the members were accountable and responsible for their assignment. The rigor of these activities will pave the way in guiding these students to a future of responsible, respectful, and participating citizenship.Expenses $475,082
- Level-Up Program:The Chavez Clubs ran a six week after school program serving approximately 100 students in summer, 2023. The program included four hours of classroom workshops daily for four days a week, covering areas like community service, arts and culture, and advocacy. We also took students on three field trips within San Diego, and one field trip to the Cesar Chavez National Monument in Keene, CA.Expenses $54,085
- TOLA:An Intership program for high school students. 15 individuals learn valuable leadership and job skills.Expenses $139,154
- Documentary Project: Production of a film covering the history of the United Domestic Workers movement.Expenses $163,240
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1605661
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $130,882
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,145,415
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective September 15, 2011
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 | June 2025 | $1,103,729 | $1,107,077 | $130,882 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $944,640 | $932,909 | $45,560 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $730,015 | $1,048,488 | $128,013 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $765,182 | $752,927 | $372,698 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 26-1605661).
Questions about CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS
- What is the EIN of CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS is 26-1605661.
- Is CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective September 15, 2011.
- Are donations to CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS 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 CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ken Seaton-Msemaji.
- Who are the officers and directors of CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,000 (Linda Legerrette, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,103,729, expenses of $1,107,077 and total assets of $130,882 at year end.
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