Nonprofit · EIN 27-0967511
SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,109,620 | $973,315 | $136,305 | $224,022 | $163,174 | $60,848 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $854,984 | $848,120 | $6,864 | $112,873 | $154,562 | -$41,689 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $546,329 | $505,537 | $40,792 | $115,889 | $155,222 | -$39,333 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,017,806
- of which government grants
- $708,953
- Program service revenue
- $82,114
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $9,700
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,650
- Occupancy
- $14,558
- Travel
- $9,605
- Program services (functional)
- $900,307
- Management and general (functional)
- $73,008
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $112,873
- Total assets, end of year
- $224,022
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $163,174
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,848
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $35,275
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $60,848
- Gross receipts
- $1,109,620
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2009
- 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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Barrett | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Harout Harry Semerdjian | Director Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William A Whitney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Barrett | Executive Director acting Financia Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $0 |
| Steven Owens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Yamahata | Director through June 2023 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Steven Owens | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William A Whitney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cameron Barrett | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Harout Harry Semerdjian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Barrett | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Yamahata | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Owens | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| William A Whitney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Harout Harry Semerdjian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cameron Barrett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 18 | $0 |
| David Barrett | President Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5301 BEETHOVEN ST STE 228, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066-7031
- In care of
- % DAVID BARRETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- David Barrett, 5301 Beethoven Ste 228, Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Signed the 990
- DAVID BARRETT, Executive Director
- Phone
- (213) 634-0100
- Website
- www.mysafela.org
- Return prepared by
- Richard Pon CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-0967511 or by the name SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT.
- 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
To aid in the process of safeguarding lives, property, and the environment.
Program accomplishments
- 1. Established 44 NFPA Firewise USA Sites In FY2025, we successfully developed and secured NFPA recognition for 44 Firewise USA communities, directly impacting 2,104 residents. These designations reflect structured wildfire risk assessments, three-year action plans, and measurable community mitigation commitments. 2. Formed 14 Fire Safe Councils We created 14 new Fire Safe Councils, strengthening local leadership and coordination across high-risk areas. These councils collectively serve more than 21,000 homes, representing approximately 48,900 residents, and provide an organized framework for wildfire mitigation, education, and preparedness. 3. Installed 2,189 Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms in At-Risk Homes Our team installed 2,189 smoke and CO alarms in 622 at-risk households, improving life safety for approximately 1,440 residents. These installations were provided at no cost and focused on communities with elevated vulnerability.Expenses $900,307 · revenue $82,114
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0967511
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $224,022
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,109,620
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $1,109,620 | $973,315 | $224,022 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $854,984 | $848,120 | $112,873 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $546,329 | $505,537 | $115,889 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $190,203 | $342,910 | $63,091 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 27-0967511).
Questions about SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT
- What is the EIN of SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT is 27-0967511.
- Is SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT 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 SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names David Barrett.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SAFE COMMUNITY PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,109,620, expenses of $973,315 and total assets of $224,022 at year end.
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