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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0420267

ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR

Also known as ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SANTA ANA, CA 92711

Financials

$229K$204K2023$260K$200K2024$258K$197K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$257,774$196,994$60,780$245,205$42,947$202,258
December 31, 2024990$260,345$200,024$60,321$187,653$46,175$141,478
December 31, 2023990$229,088$203,624$25,464$111,130$29,973$81,157
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$31,898
Program service revenue
$225,876
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$47,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,700
Travel
$276
Program services (functional)
$181,721
Management and general (functional)
$15,273

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$187,653
Total assets, end of year
$245,205
Total liabilities, end of year
$42,947
Net assets, end of year
$202,258
Net assets without donor restrictions
$202,258
Gross receipts
$257,774
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1989
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
HALLIE SOMERVILLEPresident
Officer
12$0
REBECCA SHUM2nd V. P.
Officer
4$0
BIRGITTA ONGAWANFIRST V.P.
Officer
4$0
MELINDA CRUZTreasurer
Officer
4$0
JENNIFER IBRAHIMSecretary
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN CHAPMANPresident
Officer
12$0
REBECCA SHUMMEMBERSHIP CH
Officer
4$0
HALLIE SOMERVILLEFIRST V.P.
Officer
4$0
MELINDA CRUZTreasurer
Officer
4$0
JANET MARROQUINSecretary
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN CHAPMANPresident
Officer
12$0
MARISA CAMPOS TRAUTZSECOND V.P.
Officer
4$0
HALLIE SOMERVILLEFIRST V.P.
Officer
4$0
MELINDA CRUZTreasurer
Officer
4$0
JANET MARROQUINSecretary
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 10177, SANTA ANA, CA 92711-0177
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MELINDA CRUZ, PO BOX 10177, SANTA ANA, CA 92711
Signed the 990
MELINDA CRUZ, Treasurer
Phone
(714) 423-8171
Return prepared by
Janowicz & Bjorklund LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0420267 or by the name ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR.

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

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN TRAFFIC, TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY AND EDUCATE MEMBERS
    Expenses $64,486
  • ANNUAL AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP GALA: ANNUAL EVENT TO RECOGNIZE THE ACHIEVMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY AND AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFED HIGH SCHOOL, UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.
    Expenses $62,032 · revenue $107,283
  • MONTHLY PROGRAMS: MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS WITH INDUSTRY RELATED SPEAKERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ON UPCOMING TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS. MEMBERS AND ATTENDEES PAY A LUNCHEON FEE WITH THE NET PROCEEDS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ORGANIZATIONS VARIOUS INDUSTRY PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
    Expenses $45,664 · revenue $105,066
  • GIRLS ENGINEERING DAY: EVENT TO INTRODUCE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOLS GIRLS TO A VARIETY OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING-RELATED CAREERS.
    Expenses $8,598 · revenue $7,850
  • MENTORING PROGRAM: ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO FOSTER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORK BUILDING IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY
    Expenses $941
  • SCHOLARSHIPS: PROVIDE FUNDS TO WTS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO WOMEN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO ALLOW THEM TO PURSUE CAREERS IN TRANSPORTATION.
    grants $47,000

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
33-0420267
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$245,205
Income (IRS master file)
$257,774

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2013
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$257,774$196,994$245,205XML
990December 2024$260,345$200,024$187,653XML
990December 2023$229,088$203,624$111,130XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––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 33-0420267).

Questions about ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR

What is the EIN of ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR is 33-0420267.
Is ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
Are donations to ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR 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 ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR 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 ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR 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 ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MELINDA CRUZ.
Who are the officers and directors of ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $257,774, expenses of $196,994 and total assets of $245,205 at year end.

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