Nonprofit · EIN 27-3165158
A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER
Tax-exempt · SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $98,243 | $85,932 | $12,311 | $163,583 | $2,771 | $160,812 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $80,988 | $98,036 | -$17,048 | $152,568 | $2,361 | $150,207 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $43,953 | $66,931 | -$22,978 | $166,387 | $488 | $165,899 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $65,945
- Investment income
- $3,004
- Other revenue
- $29,294
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,400
- Occupancy
- $55,832
- Printing, publications and postage
- $89
- Other expenses
- $27,611
- Program services (functional)
- $73,431
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $152,568
- Total assets, end of year
- $163,583
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,771
- Net assets, end of year
- $160,812
- Cash, savings and investments
- $153,558
- Land and buildings
- $7,075
- Gross receipts
- $98,243
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SHANKLIN | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| DENISE BROWN | TREASURER | 6 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN WOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 6 | $0 |
| DARREN BREWSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 |
| LORI ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 |
| LAURIE MARCHIONDA | SECRETARY | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SHANKLIN | BOARD CHAIRPERSON | 3 | $0 |
| DENISE BROWN | TREASURER | 6 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN WOOD | SECRETARY | 6 | $0 |
| DARREN BREWSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 |
| LORI ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 |
| ASHLEY COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 |
| RONDA MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM TRAURIG | President | 10 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SHANKLIN | Director | 5 | $0 |
| DENISE R BROWN | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| DARREN BREWSTER | Director | 0 | $0 |
| RONDA MURRAY | Director | 0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN WOOD | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| KATHY LONG | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 21176 CENTRE POINTE PKWY STE 300, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350-5803
- In care of
- % TIM TRAURIG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 23780 Newhall Ave Suite 201, Newhall CA 91321
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Tim Traurig, 23780 Newhall Ave Suite 201, Newhall CA 91321
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Denise Brown, Chief Financial Officer
- Website
- www.alightofhopescv.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-3165158 or by the name A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER.
- 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
We strive to inspire encourage support and celebrate personal growth and spiritual development for families youth and young adults in recovery from addiction or self-destructive behaviors
Program accomplishments
- A Light of Hope also known as ALOH provides support for Youth Young Adults 14-26 years of age and their families struggling with substance abuse issues and or any other self-destructive actions or behaviors. Parent Support Groups: These groups are for parents who have a child struggling with substance abuse issues and or any other self-destructive actions or behaviors. They provide tools and discussion topics to help parents bring healthy recovery and support back into their families. All our weekly parent support groups are free and are funded through individual donations and fundraisers. Groups are conducted by trained parent facilitators two times a week on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings and are held at our ALOH offices in Santa Clarita California. Youth Young Adult Support Groups: These groups are for Youth Young Adults 14-26 years of age struggling with substance abuse issues and or any other self-destructive actions or behaviors. These groups provide participants with tools for healthy recovery and a place to share and connect with other peers struggling with similar issues. The group dynamics allow and promote strong positive peer relationships and healthy recovery. They encourage personal responsibility and a willingness to change from negative actions or behaviors. All our weekly Youth Young Adult support groups are free and are funded through individual donations and fundraisers. Groups are conducted by both adult and youth volunteers in recovery. The groups are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and are held at our ALOH offices in Santa Clarita California. Youth Social Events: These events include barbecues games movies and general social times for youth and young adults involved in ALOH. These monthly activities are conducted by adult volunteers on weekend days or evenings and consist of social events conducted in a safe and sober environment to promote healthy recovery and positive peer interaction. The events may be held at the homes of families involved with ALOH. They are held here in Santa Clarita California and are funded through private donations and fundraisers. Fitness Activities: These activities include surfing hiking and broomball in the Santa Clarita California area. They are held on weekends and led by adult volunteers experienced in these types of activities. The broomball is conducted at a local Ice-Skating rink. These fitness activities promote healthy recovery peer interaction and physical fitness.Expenses $73,431 · grants $98,243
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3165158
- 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)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $163,583
- Income (IRS master file)
- $98,243
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $98,243 | $85,932 | $163,583 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $80,988 | $98,036 | $152,568 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $43,953 | $66,931 | $166,387 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Tim Traurig | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 27-3165158).
Questions about A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER
- What is the EIN of A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER is 27-3165158.
- Is A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER 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 A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER 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 A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER?
- The 990-N for 2014 names Tim Traurig.
- Who are the officers and directors of A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $98,243, expenses of $85,932 and total assets of $163,583 at year end.
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