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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4635379

GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION

Also known as GOLESTAN KIDS

Tax-exempt · EL CERRITO, CA 94530

Financials

$2.6M$2.6M2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2023990$2,624,418$2,627,066-$2,648$5,003,711$1,075,749$3,927,962
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$240,983
Program service revenue
$2,378,473
Investment income
$2
Net income from sales of inventory
$4,960
Other revenue
$4,960

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$148,509
Other salaries and wages
$1,664,444
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,069,234
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,637
Occupancy
$69,394
Travel
$9,342
Depreciation
$121,248
Program services (functional)
$2,126,347
Management and general (functional)
$473,916
Fundraising (functional)
$26,803

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,166,868
Total assets, end of year
$5,003,711
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,075,749
Net assets, end of year
$3,927,962
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,986,321
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,889,482
Net assets with donor restrictions
$38,480
Gross unrelated business income
$2
Gross receipts
$2,624,418
Employees
0
Year formed
2008
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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Yalda ModabberExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$148,509
Saad KhanTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
Firuzeh MahmoudiSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
Amir KiaChairman
Trustee or director
0$0
Ari KelmanDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Gelereh KeshavarzDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Karen CoweDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Yalda Modabber–0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
320 SAN CARLOS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3741
In care of
%
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
Yalda Modabber, 2113 9th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Signed the 990
Yalda Modabber, Executive Director
Phone
(510) 704-8541
Return prepared by
Law Offices of Shiva Moozoun PC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 36-4635379 or by the name GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION.

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

Mission

Golesetan conducts Persian language and Persian cultural immersion classes, exposing children to language movement, science, math, nature, theater, art, music, cooking, dance, gardening, yoga, and more; as approved by the IRS and FTB in their respective determination letters.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • The mission of Golestan Education is to support the development of curious, creative, and altruistic children through experiential and heuristic learning, Golestan education fulfils its mission through: The Golestan School: Golestan kids is the model campus in the East Bay that gives children a deep understanding and respect for the world they live in. The school offers pre-school and primary school education. The child's entire experience is guided by a rich and comprehensive curriculum that integrates a hands on pedagogy. The Golesetan Colab: The Golestan Colab empowers and supports educators, parents, and community leaders to create their ideal learning environment for children by offering pro-bono consultancy and resources in the following areas: -The integration and application of hands-on and experiential learning practices and approaches;-Language immersion and cultural education; and -Develping natural playscapes and calm and beautiful learning environments.
    Expenses $2,126,347 · revenue $2,623,141

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026Not on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025Not on file

IRS record

EIN
36-4635379
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B21)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,003,711
Income (IRS master file)
$2,624,418

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2023$2,624,418$2,627,066$5,003,711XML
990August 2022$2,679,396$2,534,622$5,166,868IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 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 36-4635379).

Questions about GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION

What is the EIN of GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION is 36-4635379.
Is GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION 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 GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION 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 GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2023.
Who is the principal officer of GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 names Yalda Modabber.
Who are the officers and directors of GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,509 (Yalda Modabber, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does GOLESTAN CENTER FOR LANGUAGE IMMERSION AND CULTURAL EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $2,624,418, expenses of $2,627,066 and total assets of $5,003,711 at year end.

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