Nonprofit · EIN 27-1965051
SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $24,272 | $18,716 | $5,556 | $20,719 | – | $20,719 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,175
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $97
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $14,020
- Occupancy
- $940
- Printing, publications and postage
- $30
- Other expenses
- $3,726
- Program services (functional)
- $17,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,163
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,719
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,719
- Cash, savings and investments
- $20,719
- Gross receipts
- $24,272
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark E Merin | Board Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Cathleen Williams | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Tracie Rice-Bailey | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| John Kraintz | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1010 F ST STE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-0839
- In care of
- % PAULA LOMAZZI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 1010 F Street 300, Sacramento CA 95814
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Mark Merin, 1010 F Streets 300, Sacramento CA 95814
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mark E Merin, Board Chair
- Website
- https://safegroundsac.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-1965051 or by the name SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO 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
Charity
Program accomplishments
- Establish and support tent communities on vacant lots operated and governed by resident participation. We have one tent community on one lot serving 15 individuals and have served as host for a larger community that operated more independently serving 60 individuals with City provided travel trailers.Expenses $17,813
- Advocacy for rights of those experiencing homelessness including decriminalization of homelessness advocating for affordable and supportive housing homelessness prevention and homeless services. Included are recent work connecting with health and other groups to address pandemics health and economic effects.
- Tiny house and tent communities promotion and advocacy. Promoted local policy change that will allow tent and tiny house communities with some siting and infrastructure support for hosted communities. Lead to establishment of several City County and Non-profit hosted tent tiny house and trailer communities.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1965051
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Mark Merin | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $24,272 | $18,716 | $20,719 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Paula Lomazzi | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Paula Lomazzi | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Paula Lomazzi | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 27-1965051).
Questions about SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC
- What is the EIN of SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC is 27-1965051.
- Is SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC 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 SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Mark Merin.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SAFE GROUND SACRAMENTO INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $24,272, expenses of $18,716 and total assets of $20,719 at year end.
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