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Nonprofit · EIN 27-0481277

FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE

Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95131

Financials

$123K$50K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$122,852$50,365$72,487$215,445$107,460$107,985
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$33,121
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$89,731
Other revenue
$89,731

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,207
Occupancy
$19,911
Travel
$1,307
Depreciation
$6,000
Program services (functional)
$12,693
Management and general (functional)
$37,672

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$211,030
Total assets, end of year
$215,445
Total liabilities, end of year
$107,460
Net assets, end of year
$107,985
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,500
Net assets without donor restrictions
$107,985
Gross receipts
$171,388
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2012
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HELEN CHOUCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CATHERINE MENGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LING GAOCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1926 OTOOLE WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2237
In care of
% LING GAO
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
1010 CORPORATION WAY, PALO ALTO CA 94303
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
HELEN CHOU, 1926 O TOOLE WAY, San Jose, CA 95131
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
ALLEN ZENG, 1286 HAZLETT CT, SAN JOSE CA 95131
Signed the 990
HELEN CHOU, CFO
Phone
(585) 957-4645
Return prepared by
UL ACCOUNTING MT INC

Mission

The mission of public service is to fund media programs, including Chinese radio programs, that enhance the lives and cultural values of local Chinese residents.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • To fund public radio Chinese program which program enrich local Chinese residence life and value. To facility community public radio station to serve Chinese audience. To support digital platform contents.
    Expenses $50,365 · revenue $122,852

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
27-0481277
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$215,445
Income (IRS master file)
$171,388

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$97,440$88,623$217,288IRS
990December 2022$89,751$138,368$130,157IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: ALLEN ZENG
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE is 27-0481277.
Is FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE 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 FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE 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 FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HELEN CHOU.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $122,852, expenses of $50,365 and total assets of $215,445 at year end.

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