Nonprofit · EIN 36-4834690
JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS
Tax-exempt · VISTA, CA 92084
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $106,137 | $85,312 | $20,825 | $115,936 | – | $115,936 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $71,958 | $72,938 | -$980 | $95,111 | – | $95,111 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $58,064 | $52,656 | $5,408 | $99,130 | – | $99,130 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $100,382
- Investment income
- $1
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,754
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $63,747
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,685
- Other expenses
- $19,880
- Program services (functional)
- $54,050
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $95,111
- Total assets, end of year
- $115,936
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $115,936
- Cash, savings and investments
- $115,936
- Gross receipts
- $111,758
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANIS WHITAKER | President | 5 | $0 |
| BETSY SHEETS | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY SCHWALEN | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| JOANNA SANSOTERRA | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BILL DOYLE | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| CRAIG WELLS | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE PLUE | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| STEVEN PETE PETERSON | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEPHAN TALLENT | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATHRYN WARREN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE MAHRENHOLZ | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA FICHTER | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JANIS WHITAKER | President | 5 | $0 |
| BETSY SHEETS | Interim Sec | 4 | $0 |
| MARY SCHWALEN | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| JOANNA SANSOTERRA | Director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL DOYLE | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA COGBURN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG WELLS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE PLUE | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| STEVEN PETERSON | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA FICHTER | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JANIS WHITAKER | President | 5 | $0 |
| BETSY SHEETS | Imterim Sec | 5 | $0 |
| MARY SCHWALEN | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| MIKE MAHRENHOLZ | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY GARCIA | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| BARBARA COGBURN | Director | 0 | $0 |
| CRAIG WELLS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE PLUE | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| STEVEN PETERSON | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1657 SAN LUIS REY AVE, VISTA, CA 92084-3111
- In care of
- % JANIS WHITAKER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 1657 San Luis Rey Ave, Vista CA 92084
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Sandra Fichter, 4518 Meadow Run Drive, Oceanside CA 92057
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JANIS WHITAKER, President
- Phone
- (760) 212-6673
- Website
- vetctap.org
- Return prepared by
- Magnus Blue LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 36-4834690 or by the name JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS.
- 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
VetCTAP's mission is to increase the veteran employment rate by helping transitioning veterans and military spouses build personal confidence and enhance their individual economic stability through job search skills training, practical tools, and one-on-one coaching.
Program accomplishments
- During the year, the Organization accomplished the following:- Added AI as a tool for the Interview Module. - Gained 2 new volunteer coaches.- Restarted the HME Tour for VetCTAP Grads in 2025 that had occurred in 2023.- Partnered with a financial planner to offer a Financial Planning Workshop (custom to VetCTAP). It will launch in January 2026.- Attended the ViaSat Military event in 2025, which brought in new participants (active-duty and spouses).- Continued to partner with IVMF-O2O presenting 3 times Discovering Your Career Path, which generated participants (active-duty, veterans within one-year of transition, and spouses).Expenses $54,050
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4834690
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $115,936
- Income (IRS master file)
- $111,758
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $106,137 | $85,312 | $115,936 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $71,958 | $72,938 | $95,111 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $58,064 | $52,656 | $99,130 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Sandra Fichter | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Sandra Fichter | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 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 36-4834690).
Questions about JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS
- What is the EIN of JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS is 36-4834690.
- Is JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS 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 JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS 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 JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Sandra Fichter.
- Who are the officers and directors of JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JBS TRANSITION EXPERTS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $106,137, expenses of $85,312 and total assets of $115,936 at year end.
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