Nonprofit · EIN 32-0354840
RIBBON FOR HUMANITY
Tax-exempt · TORRANCE, CA 90503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $1,032 | $9,183 | -$8,151 | $31,121 | $660 | $30,461 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $8,273 | $45,647 | -$37,374 | $40,458 | $1,846 | $38,612 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $5,907 | $42,957 | -$37,050 | $75,986 | – | $75,986 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,032
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $100
- Other expenses
- $9,083
- Program services (functional)
- $9,183
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,458
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,121
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $660
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,461
- Cash, savings and investments
- $1,093
- Gross receipts
- $1,032
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER MECL | Chairman | 19 | $0 |
| FEIYANG WANG | President & CEO | 37 | $0 |
| ALEX BARKALOFF | CMO | 5 | $0 |
| RONDA BRESIN | CFO | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER MECL | Chairman | 19 | $0 |
| FEIYANG WANG | President & CEO | 37 | $0 |
| ALEX BARKALOFF | CMO | 5 | $0 |
| RONDA BRESIN | CFO | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER MECL | Chairman | 19 | $0 |
| FEIYANG WANG | President & CEO | 37 | $0 |
| ALEX BARKALOFF | CMO | 5 | $0 |
| RONDA BRESIN | CFO | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3858 W CARSON ST STE 220, TORRANCE, CA 90503-6700
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 3858 W Carson Street, Torrance CA 90503
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Alexander Mecl, 3858 W Carson Street, Torrance CA 90503
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ALEXANDER MECL, Chairman
- Website
- RIBBONFORHUMANITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HIHARA AND TATEKAWA LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 32-0354840 or by the name RIBBON FOR HUMANITY.
- 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
Our mission as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation is to aid and to assist people in the Unitied States and around the world in disaster aid and humanitarian relief efforts as well as other reasonable charitable activities during national state of emergencies caused by natural disaster or global pandemics.It is this basic Mission that reminds our compassionate team of professionals every day of how effective and powerful we are as citizens when we come together as one in preventing and combating global pandemics or natural disasters.
Program accomplishments
- Ribbon For Humanity's homeless food distribution program in LA county is a weekly volunteer initiative (including on major holidays) that empowers middle and high school studentsoften with approved student work permitsalong with their parents to join their team. Participants collectively cook nutritious meals and prepare drinks, then deliver these care packages directly to people experiencing homelessness throughout LA County.The program offers an immersive, service-learning experience where students:Plan and prepare meals in a community kitchen environment,Engage in compassionate outreach by delivering these meals to those in need,Earn volunteer service hours (including eligibility for the Presidents Volunteer Service Award).By cooking together and engaging directly with those they serve, middle and high school volunteers not only help reduce food security but also build empathy, leadership skills, and a stronger sense of community responsibility.Expenses $9,183 · grants $1,032
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 32-0354840
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,121
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,032
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $1,032 | $9,183 | $31,121 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $8,273 | $45,647 | $40,458 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $5,907 | $42,957 | $75,986 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Alexander Mecl | August 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 32-0354840).
Questions about RIBBON FOR HUMANITY
- What is the EIN of RIBBON FOR HUMANITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIBBON FOR HUMANITY is 32-0354840.
- Is RIBBON FOR HUMANITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to RIBBON FOR HUMANITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIBBON FOR HUMANITY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of RIBBON FOR HUMANITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIBBON FOR HUMANITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIBBON FOR HUMANITY?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Alexander Mecl.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIBBON FOR HUMANITY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RIBBON FOR HUMANITY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,032, expenses of $9,183 and total assets of $31,121 at year end.
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