Nonprofit · EIN 45-3785398
FIREWORK FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ENCINO, CA 91436
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,106,882 | $525,100 | $581,782 | $1,577,585 | $5,939 | $1,571,646 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,395,581
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $45,886
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$334,585
- Other revenue
- -$334,585
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,481
- Other salaries and wages
- $59,268
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $223,415
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $81,673
- Travel
- $31,943
- Program services (functional)
- $387,072
- Management and general (functional)
- $50,801
- Fundraising (functional)
- $87,227
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $990,421
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,577,585
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,939
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,571,646
- Gross receipts
- $1,441,467
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 0
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA LERCHE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,481 |
| KATHERYN HUDSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NGOC HOANG-DELVECCHIO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BERNIE GUDVI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE JENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS ROLLERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDEE ANN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERAY MCKESSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAUDECIO MARQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STARLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15821 VENTURA BLVD STE 370, ENCINO, CA 91436-2909
- In care of
- % BERNARD GUDVI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHERYN HUDSON, 15821 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 370, ENCINO, CA 91436
- Signed the 990
- KATHERYN HUDSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (818) 990-0550
- Return prepared by
- NKSFB LLC DBA - FOCUS OPERATING LLC
Mission
TO EMPOWER CHILDREN FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY IGNITING THEIR INNER LIGHT THROUGH THE ARTS; TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN; TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH LIFE EXPERIENCES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND CLASSES; TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE A POSITIVE SELF IMAGE IN CHILDREN; TO ENCOURAGE THE CHILD TO SET LIFE GOALS AND TO REALIZE HIS OR HER POTENTIAL.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDRENCAMP FIREWORK IS A SLEEP AWAY EXPERIENCE IN NATURE WHERE KIDS CAN HAVE A SAFE SPACE TO DISCOVER THEIR SPARK THROUGH ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING AND BRING THAT SPARKLE HOME TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.Expenses $343,187
- THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE PROVIDE LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT'S) THE OPPURTUINITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHING ACTIVITIES THAT IGNITE THE SPARK AND CREATIVITY WITHIN THEMSELVES. THIS INCLUDES A LAAMP ONE-WEEK INTENSIVE MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP WHERE LIT'S HAVE A CREATIVE OUTLET TO EXPERIENCE THE FULL PROCESS OF MAKING MUSIC FROM START TO FINISH ALONGSIDE EXPERIENCED PRODUCERS AND MUSICIANS, ONE-TO-TWO-DAY WORKSHOPS WITH ASU FIDM (A FASHION SCHOOL IN LA) WHOM WE PARTNER WITH WHERE LIT'S ARE MENTORED BY FASHION EXPERTS TO OFFER HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN THE ART OF DESIGN AND THE LITTLE KITCHEN ACADEMY MULTI-WEEK WORKSHOP WHERE LIT'S EXPERIENCE THE PROCESS OF PREPARING MEALS FROM START TO FINISH ALONGSIDE EXPERIENCED CHEFS.Expenses $31,250
- OUR CAMP FIREWORK REUNIONS OFFER A CREATIVE SPACE FOR CAMPERS TO RECONNECT WITH THEIR PEERS AND COUNSELORS WHILE REFLECTING ON HOW CAMP IMPACTED THEIR LIVES AND HOW THEY ARE USING THE FIREWORK PILLARS IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES.Expenses $12,635
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 | Not 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
- 45-3785398
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O125)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,577,585
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,441,467
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,263,585 | $454,031 | $990,421 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $423,678 | $451,071 | $180,310 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about FIREWORK FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FIREWORK FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIREWORK FOUNDATION is 45-3785398.
- Is FIREWORK FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to FIREWORK FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIREWORK FOUNDATION 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 FIREWORK FOUNDATION 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 FIREWORK FOUNDATION 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 FIREWORK FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHERYN HUDSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIREWORK FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,481 (ANGELA LERCHE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FIREWORK FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,106,882, expenses of $525,100 and total assets of $1,577,585 at year end.
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