Nonprofit · EIN 33-0967215
LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY
Tax-exempt · LONG BEACH, CA 90807
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $924,175 | $739,261 | $184,914 | $800,299 | $56,138 | $744,161 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $822,318 | $789,701 | $32,617 | $640,440 | $81,193 | $559,247 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $670,043 | $715,173 | -$45,130 | $571,933 | $15,769 | $556,164 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $901,653
- of which government grants
- $119,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $18,547
- Other revenue
- $3,975
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,671
- Other salaries and wages
- $326,799
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $546,344
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,550
- Occupancy
- $36,131
- Travel
- $569
- Program services (functional)
- $518,872
- Management and general (functional)
- $105,595
- Fundraising (functional)
- $114,794
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $640,440
- Total assets, end of year
- $800,299
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,138
- Net assets, end of year
- $744,161
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $694,161
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,000
- Gross receipts
- $942,937
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 170
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Mesko | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $135,671 |
| Marquita Grenot-Scheyer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Jessica Kober | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Kate Handy | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Paul Savoie | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| David Koch | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| John Fielder | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Chief Wally Hebeish | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Kristin Powers | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Jun Wallech | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Dan Hofstadter | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Kehaulani Fukijami | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Karissa Selvester | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Claudia Sosa-Valderrama | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| O Lee Douglas | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Mesko | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $126,502 |
| Marquita Grenot-Scheyer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Jessica Kober | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Kate Handy | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Paul Savoie | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| David Koch | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Catherine Walsh | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| John Fielder | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Chief Wally Hebeish | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Kristin Powers | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Jun Wallech | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Dan Hofstadter | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Kehaulani Fukijami | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Karissa Selvester | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Claudia Sosa-Valderrama | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| O Lee Douglas | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JON L MESKO | ED Officer | 40 | $91,906 |
| MARQUITA GRENOT-SCHEYER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| DAVID KOCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| CATHERINE WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA L KOBER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| JOHN FIELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| CHIEF WALLY HEBEISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| KRISTIN POWERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| KARISSA SELVESTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA SOSA-VALDERRAMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| KATE HANDY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| O LEE DOUGLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| PAUL SAVOIE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4201 LONG BEACH BLVD STE 201, LONG BEACH, CA 90807-2026
- In care of
- % KEHAU FUJIKAMI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jon Mesko, 4201 Long Beach Blvd 201, Long Beach, CA 90807
- Signed the 990
- Jon Mesko, Executive Director
- Phone
- (562) 437-7766
- Website
- https://lbblast.org
- Return prepared by
- Brett Bradbury CPA PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0967215 or by the name LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY.
- 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
To improve academic and personal success for at-promise youth through collaboration and innovative approaches to mentoring and learning.
Program accomplishments
- The Bridge to Success Program partners with six schools across LBUSD, utilizing a curriculum that is based on the learning needs for middle and high school students who have not been successful in a traditional classroom setting, are credit deficient, and are at-risk for dropping out. The program focuses on student's learning in academic subjects, financial literacy, social skill building, college and career preparation, and goal setting. 564 students were served through this program, providing 2,662 1:1 mentoring hours to students.Expenses $243,509
- The Academic Mentoring Program recruited, screened, trained, placed, and supported 111 college student volunteers in existing in-school and after school programs to provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to children and young adults in grades K-12. The volunteers tutor, provide homework assistance and high-quality lesson plans, and engage their students in planned enrichment activities. 2,714 Mentoring hours were provided to student across four LBUSD sites.Expenses $191,894
- The Ready to Rise Program provides academic, career, and personal development support to at-promise youth who face barriers to school success, including credit deficiency, homelessness, gang pressure, lack of parental involvement, and exposure to violence. The program supports students through credit recovery, workforce development training, leadership development, college preparedness workshops, career exploration, and mentoring. Ready to Rise is designed to help students stay engaged in school, build positive relationships with caring adults, develop life and social skills, prepare for graduation, and pursue post-secondary education or career pathways.Expenses $83,469
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 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 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0967215
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $800,299
- Income (IRS master file)
- $942,937
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $924,175 | $739,261 | $800,299 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $822,318 | $789,701 | $640,440 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $670,043 | $715,173 | $571,933 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $536,446 | $532,951 | $614,072 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 33-0967215).
Questions about LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY
- What is the EIN of LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY is 33-0967215.
- Is LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY 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 LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY 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 LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Jon Mesko.
- Who are the officers and directors of LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,671 (Jon Mesko, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LONG BEACH BLAST - BETTER LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $924,175, expenses of $739,261 and total assets of $800,299 at year end.
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