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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3506663

THE PLUS ME PROJECT

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90065

Financials

$1M$897K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE PLUS ME PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,005,549$896,884$108,665$640,287$30,229$610,058
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$426,584
Program service revenue
$568,885
Investment income
$10,080
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$100,960
Other salaries and wages
$561,385
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$769,973
Professional fundraising fees
$3,949
Occupancy
$10,800
Travel
$3,845
Program services (functional)
$717,165
Management and general (functional)
$96,435
Fundraising (functional)
$83,284

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$489,452
Total assets, end of year
$640,287
Total liabilities, end of year
$30,229
Net assets, end of year
$610,058
Net assets without donor restrictions
$610,058
Gross receipts
$1,005,549
Employees
15
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2013
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD ORTIZ-REYESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$100,708
WALTER MARLOWETREASURER
Officer
2$0
JEREMY PRESSERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
KATE MOTONAGABOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
ROSITA MEDINAPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
HENRY BRANDTBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
ANNJANETTE ISORDABOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
LAURA OLIVER-SUOSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
NINA TORRESSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
LETY SANCHEZBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
TERIO RUIZBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
CRISTINA BRISKIEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
JERRY LEEVERBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
MICHAEL WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
RITIKA ROSEBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANA ISHAKBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
VELMA BROOKS-BENSONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
BENJAMIN SALISBURYBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
TONY MORALESBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0
BERNIER LAUREDANBOARD MEMBER
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2519 W AVENUE 30, LOS ANGELES, CA 90065-2148
In care of
% RICHARD ORTIZ-REYES
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
2519 West Avenue 30, Los Angeles CA 90065
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICHARD ORTIZREYES, 2519 West Avenue 30, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Richard Reyes, 969 Pine Grove Ave, Los Angeles CA 90042
Signed the 990
RICHARD ORTIZ-REYES, Executive Director
Phone
(323) 441-6700
Return prepared by
RG Taxes

Mission

THE PLUS ME PROJECT ACTIVATES THE ART OF PERSONAL STORYTELLING TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A STORY THAT MATTERS AND SINCE 2013 WE HAVE IMPACTED OVER 100,000 STUDENTS THROUGH OUT THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COLLEGE ESSAY SUPPORT PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS TAKE THEIR DISCOVERED STORIES FROM OUR STORYTELLERS AND WRITERS PROGRAM AND TURN THEM INTO COMPELLING COLLEGE PERSONAL STATEMENTS. WE ALSO WORK WITH STUDENTS 1:1 TO EDIT AND POLISH THEIR PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS.
    Expenses $344,239 · revenue $273,065
  • STORYTELLERS PLUS ME SUPPORTS STUDENTS WITH DISCOVERING THE POWER OF THEIR OWN PERSONAL NARRATIVES. WITH THE HELP OF OUR CUSTOMIZED MY STORY MATTERS JOURNALS, STUDENTS REFLECT ON THE IMPACT OF THEITR LIFE EXPERIENCES AND ARE GUIDED THROUGH ARTICULATING THE IMPORTANT CHARACTERS, SETTINGS, EVENTS, AND LESSONS FROM THEIR LIVES. EVERY STUDENT CONCLUDES THE WORKSHOP BY SHARING THEIR STORY AND CONNECTING WITH THEIR PEERS.
    Expenses $157,776 · revenue $125,155
  • WRITERS PLUS ME BUILDS UPON THE WORK THAT WAS COMPLETED IN OUR STORYTELERS PLUS ME PROGRAM. STUDENTS CONTINUE TO REFLECT ON THEIR STORY, BUT FOCUS MORE ATTENTION ON THEIR WRITING. WITH HELP OF OUR CUSTOMIZED MY STORY MATTERS JOURNALS, STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO FURTHER ARTICULATE IMPORTANT MOMENTS FROM THEIR LIVES AND DRAFT THEIR STORIES. EVERY STUDENT CONCLUDES THE WORKSHOP SERIES BY COMPLETING A DRAFTED PIECE OF THEIR PERSONAL NARRATIVE.
    Expenses $50,202 · revenue $39,822
  • Expenses $164,948 · revenue $130,844

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-3506663
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$640,287
Income (IRS master file)
$1,005,549

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$952,063$920,599$489,452IRS
990June 2023$756,887$735,761$484,412IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Richard Reyes
June 30, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 THE PLUS ME PROJECT

What is the EIN of THE PLUS ME PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PLUS ME PROJECT is 46-3506663.
Is THE PLUS ME PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to THE PLUS ME PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE PLUS ME PROJECT 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 THE PLUS ME PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE PLUS ME PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE PLUS ME PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RICHARD ORTIZREYES.
Who are the officers and directors of THE PLUS ME PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,708 (RICHARD ORTIZ-REYES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THE PLUS ME PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,005,549, expenses of $896,884 and total assets of $640,287 at year end.

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