Nonprofit · EIN 45-3459007
EL POZO DE VIDA
Tax-exempt · SANTA ANA, CA 92706
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,039,589 | $1,053,581 | -$13,992 | $271,844 | $2,632 | $269,212 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $875,966 | $1,155,566 | -$279,600 | $285,749 | $2,545 | $283,204 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,022,546 | $844,900 | $177,646 | $564,949 | $2,145 | $562,804 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,015,357
- Program service revenue
- $23,051
- Investment income
- $1,181
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $838,051
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $11,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,519
- Occupancy
- $19,786
- Travel
- $32,012
- Depreciation
- $5,745
- Program services (functional)
- $1,021,250
- Management and general (functional)
- $21,554
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,777
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $285,749
- Total assets, end of year
- $271,844
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,632
- Net assets, end of year
- $269,212
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $106,295
- Gross receipts
- $1,039,589
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2011
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Yu | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $11,000 |
| Tina Chen | Treasurer Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Cherry Friedmeyer | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stephen Brown | Vice President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bernadette Cole | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Chen | Treasurer Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $52,627 |
| Benjamin Yu | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $15,440 | $14,200 |
| Cherry Friedmeyer | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Brown | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bernadette Cole | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Chen | Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $33,883 |
| Benjamin Yu | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $17,900 |
| Nicole Gallego | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $11,775 | $1,200 |
| Stephen Brown | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Yu | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 910 W 17TH STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92706-3577
- In care of
- % JENNY LEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Benjamin Yu, 910 W 17th Street Ste B, Santa Ana, CA 92706
- Signed the 990
- Benjamin Yu, Chairman
- Phone
- (530) 385-8639
- Return prepared by
- Clergy Advantage
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-3459007 or by the name EL POZO DE VIDA.
- 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
Human trafficking rescue, restoration and rehabilitation of human trafficking victims.
Program accomplishments
- El Pozo de Vida structures its work around three strategic pillars: Prevention,Intervention, and Restoration, addressing human trafficking across its full continuum. In 2025, the organization reached over 21,000 people through these combined efforts. Prevention 21,044 people reached in 2025 Prevention efforts focus on populations disproportionately vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation, strengthening protective factors and reducing risk through education, community engagement, and cultural change. * Students, Parents, and Communities 12,739 reachedEducational workshops for youth, families, educators, and institutions focused ononline safety, bullying prevention, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. * Migrant Communities 2,200 reachedPrograms equipping migrants with tools to identify and prevent trafficking risks,alongside child-centered activities that build self-esteem, body awareness, andabuse-prevention skills. * Child Trafficking and Forced Begging 1,423 reachedHuman rights education and self-protection workshops for children in situations of forced begging, paired with community-based efforts addressing drivers ofexploitation. * Men and Masculinities 4,682 reachedEngagement of men and boys in reflection on healthy versus harmful masculinity,addressing demand and behaviors that perpetuate trafficking. Intervention 257 people supported in 2025 Intervention programs provide relational, harm-reduction support to women in situations of prostitution, prioritizing dignity, trust, and access to care. * Community Center (La Merced) 110 women supported A safe and welcoming space offering meals, workshops, therapy, tutoring, and community-building activities that foster stability and empowerment. * Red-Light District Outreach 147 women reachedRegular outreach in red-light districts focused on relationship-building, emotionalsupport, and connection to services, providing moments of safety, care, and hope forwomen experiencing ongoing exploitation. Restoration 39 survivors supported in 2025 Restoration services provide intensive, long-term support for survivors as they heal, regain stability, and move toward independent living. * Safe House 25 girls supportedA specialized witness protection program for minors awaiting testimony against theirtraffickers, providing 24/7 holistic care, individualized education plans, legalaccompaniment, and therapeutic support. * Transition House 7 young women supportedHousing and reintegration support for young women transitioning from the SafeHouse to independent living, including education or employment placement, mentorship, and continued therapy.* Nunay Social Enterprise 80 women mentored; 7 survivors employedA survivor-led jewelry social enterprise providing dignified employment, skillsdevelopment, and mentorship, supporting economic independence and long-termreintegration.Expenses $1,021,250
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3459007
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $271,844
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,039,589
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,039,589 | $1,053,581 | $271,844 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $875,966 | $1,155,566 | $285,749 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,022,546 | $844,900 | $564,949 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $756,270 | $739,350 | $385,046 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 45-3459007).
Questions about EL POZO DE VIDA
- What is the EIN of EL POZO DE VIDA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EL POZO DE VIDA is 45-3459007.
- Is EL POZO DE VIDA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to EL POZO DE VIDA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EL POZO DE VIDA 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 EL POZO DE VIDA 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 EL POZO DE VIDA 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 EL POZO DE VIDA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Benjamin Yu.
- Who are the officers and directors of EL POZO DE VIDA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $11,000 (Benjamin Yu, President).
- How much revenue does EL POZO DE VIDA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,039,589, expenses of $1,053,581 and total assets of $271,844 at year end.
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