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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2323183

PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92114

Financials

$1.3M$1.2M2023$1.4M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,441,973$1,778,549-$336,576$1,045,373$46,105$999,268
December 31, 2023990$1,283,707$1,168,217$115,490$1,381,857$46,105$1,335,752
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,435,911
of which government grants
$5,000
Program service revenue
$5,062
Investment income
$121
Net income from sales of inventory
$879
Other revenue
$879

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$81,231
Other salaries and wages
$342,225
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$531,676
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10,065
Occupancy
$82,833
Travel
$31,366
Depreciation
$12,377
Program services (functional)
$1,697,418
Management and general (functional)
$81,131

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,381,857
Total assets, end of year
$1,045,373
Total liabilities, end of year
$46,105
Net assets, end of year
$999,268
Land, buildings and equipment
$319,213
Net assets without donor restrictions
$999,268
Gross receipts
$1,442,025
Employees
27
Volunteers
65
Year formed
2011
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laila AzizDirector of Programs
Officer
40$81,231
Khalid AlexanderPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rafael DavisVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Adib MahdiMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Ramla SahidSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Anabel ArauzMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Homayra YusufiTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Dr Rob RubalcabaMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Aisha WilsonMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael TempleMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Danny WidnerMember
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laila AzizDirector of Programs
Officer
40$78,999
Khalid AlexanderPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rafael DavisVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Adib MahdiMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Ramla SahidSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Anabel ArauzMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Homayra YusufiTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Dr Rob RubalcabaMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Aisha WilsonMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael TempleMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Danny WidnerMember
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6431 IMPERIAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92114-4216
In care of
% PAUL ALEXANDER
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
6431 Imperial Avenue, San Diego CA 92114
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Laila Aziz, 6431 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Mukaram Nizam, 11876 Stoney Peak Drive, San Diego CA 92128
Signed the 990
Laila Aziz, Executive Director
Phone
(619) 255-9950
Return prepared by
Munger & Company CPAs

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-2323183 or by the name PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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

Mission

Pillars of the Community is committed to embracing and celebrating the historic, rich, and diverse culture of Southeast San Diego. We strive to counter the criminalization of our community through community organizing, leadership development, and strategic partnerships. Our vision is for a healthy and thriving Southeast.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Pillars of the Community is committed to embracing and celebrating the historic, rich, and diverse culture of Southeast San Diego. We strive to counter the criminalization of our community through community organizing leadership development, and strategic partnerships. Our vision is for a healthy and thriving Southeast San Diego which reflects the rich and diverse culture of all its members. As an organization dedicated to helping those affected by the criminal justice system, Pillars of the Community believes in being grounded in the Islamic faith which centers us on compassion, respect, and advocacy for the disenfranchised. The dignity and equality of every human being. The intrinsic value of living and working in the community we serve. Celebrating the diversity of the communities in which we live by being inclusive and accepting. Being trustworthy, sincere, and accountable in human and organizational interactions. Being nimble and steadfast in advancing our mission.
    Expenses $1,697,418 · revenue $5,062

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2323183
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,045,373
Income (IRS master file)
$1,442,025

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,441,973$1,778,549$1,045,373IRS
990December 2023$1,283,707$1,168,217$1,381,857XML
990December 2022$1,457,163$1,046,364$950,590IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Mukaram Nizam
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-2323183).

Questions about PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY

What is the EIN of PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY is 45-2323183.
Is PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY 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 PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Laila Aziz.
Who are the officers and directors of PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,231 (Laila Aziz, Director of Programs).
How much revenue does PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,441,973, expenses of $1,778,549 and total assets of $1,045,373 at year end.

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