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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0023709

LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CARDIFF, CA 92007

Financials

$361K$424K2023$413K$464K2024$1.6M$1.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,565,091$1,319,056$246,035$358,410$0$358,410
December 31, 2024990$413,423$464,206-$50,783$112,376$0$112,376
December 31, 2023990$361,122$424,300-$63,178$163,157$0$163,157
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,273,246
of which government grants
$971,177
Program service revenue
$291,845
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$293
Accounting fees
$1,602
Program services (functional)
$1,315,527
Management and general (functional)
$3,529

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$112,376
Total assets, end of year
$358,410
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$358,410
Net assets with donor restrictions
$358,410
Gross receipts
$1,565,091
Employees
0
Year formed
1984
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
Joan JacksonChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Darren SmithSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Shelly AngheraTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Frank BelockDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sumer Hasedin PEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike HalpernDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ron FlickDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joan JacksonChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Darren SmithSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Shelly AngheraTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joan JacksonChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Darren SmithSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Shelly AngheraTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 940, CARDIFF, CA 92007-0940
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Shelly Anghera, 1120 Chinquapin, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Signed the 990
Shelly Anghera, Treasurer
Phone
(760) 752-4001
Return prepared by
Sonnenberg & Company CPAs

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0023709 or by the name LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Mission is to benefit the Los Penasquitos Lagoon in San Diego CA. Current major project is revision to the Los Penasquitos Lagoon management plan. Another project is opening the mouth of the lagoon to the sea.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Studies and management of Los Penasquitos Lagoon
    Expenses $1,315,527 · revenue $1,273,246

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
33-0023709
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
1984
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C320)
Assets (IRS master file)
$358,410
Income (IRS master file)
$1,565,091

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,565,091$1,319,056$358,410XML
990December 2024$413,423$464,206$112,376XML
990December 2023$361,122$424,300$163,157XML
990December 2022$571,403$540,688$226,335IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 33-0023709).

Questions about LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION is 33-0023709.
Is LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION 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 LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION 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 LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION 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 LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Shelly Anghera.
Who are the officers and directors of LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LOS PENAQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,565,091, expenses of $1,319,056 and total assets of $358,410 at year end.

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