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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2536621

KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS

Also known as KEYS

Tax-exempt · SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408

Financials

$11.9M$12.7M2023$11.7M$10.9M2024$9.7M$9.7M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$9,725,980$9,685,647$40,333$1,248,626$1,301,252-$52,626
December 31, 2024990$11,681,519$10,915,613$765,906$2,317,810$3,377,123-$1,059,313
December 31, 2023990$11,924,828$12,692,120-$767,292$1,009,473$1,774,320-$764,847
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,725,980
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,564,067
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$175,899
Other salaries and wages
$1,538,129
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,165,460
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$16,955
Accounting fees
$4,600
Occupancy
$75,369
Depreciation
$29,489
Program services (functional)
$8,544,413
Management and general (functional)
$1,141,234

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,317,810
Total assets, end of year
$1,248,626
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,301,252
Net assets, end of year
-$52,626
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$52,627
Gross receipts
$9,725,980
Employees
31
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS INEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$175,899
BRIAN DISTELBERGPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
MARIA RAZOSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
SYLVIA MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AMANDA TOWERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAREN SUAREZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSE F TORRESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JULIE CHRISTINE BURNETTEDEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$151,841$94
SHANIKQUA FREEMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/24)
Officer
40$86,447$0
BRIAN DISTELBERGCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
ANDREA MITCHELVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0
MARIA RAZOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
SYLVIA MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
KAREN SUAREZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JERE THRASHEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$224,997
BRIAN DISTELBERGCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHAEL GALLOVICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 5/23)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANDREA MITCHELVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARIA RAZOSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SYLVIA MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAREN SUAREZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
680 WATERMAN AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408-2376
In care of
% SUSAN BENNER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SHANIKQUA FREEMAN, 680 S Waterman Ave, San Bernadino, CA 92408
Signed the 990
SHANIKQUA FREEMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(909) 332-6823

Mission

TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AND UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS.BY CONNECTING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN NEED WITH HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY, KEYS' GOALS ARE TO: ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE SELFSUFFICIENCY,

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOUNDED IN 2009, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS (KEYS) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENHANCING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. KEYS IS AN AFFILIATE NON-PROFIT OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO. KEYS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFER RAPID RE-HOUSING INTERVENTION TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ALL FOUR OF OUR RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS: SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF), HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM (HSP), KEYS FOR LIFE (KFL), AND KEYS FOR SUCCESS (KFS). THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, CASEWORKERS IDENTIFY STRENGTHS, BARRIERS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO SET IMMEDIATE AND ACHIEVABLE GOALS FOR HOUSING STABILIZATION, FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD STRENGTHENING AND EMPOWERMENT. A MINIMUM OF 55% IS ALLOCATED TO DIRECT SERVICES TO THE CUSTOMER TO INCLUDE DEPOSITS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER ALLOWABLE COST FOR STABILIZATION.
    Expenses $9,685,647

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

IRS record

EIN
27-2536621
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P192)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,248,626
Income (IRS master file)
$9,725,980

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$11,924,828$12,692,120$1,009,473IRS
990December 2022$13,142,235$13,204,260$1,815,329IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

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 KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS

What is the EIN of KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS is 27-2536621.
Is KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS 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 KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS 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 KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS 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 KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHANIKQUA FREEMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,899 (KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS IN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,725,980, expenses of $9,685,647 and total assets of $1,248,626 at year end.

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