Nonprofit · EIN 46-5685097
EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Tax-exempt · COMMERCE, CA 90040
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,050,897 | $1,525,251 | $525,646 | $8,997,731 | $62,394 | $8,935,337 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,378,430 | $1,539,414 | $1,839,016 | $8,410,384 | $693 | $8,409,691 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,697,306 | $1,118,780 | $1,578,526 | $6,573,130 | $2,455 | $6,570,675 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $2,703,962 | $1,030,737 | $1,673,225 | $4,999,054 | $6,905 | $4,992,149 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,588,350
- of which government grants
- $13,039
- Program service revenue
- $300,094
- Investment income
- $162,453
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $130,441
- Other salaries and wages
- $792,409
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,063,935
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $54,469
- Travel
- $8,815
- Program services (functional)
- $1,213,709
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,592
- Fundraising (functional)
- $97,950
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,410,384
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,997,731
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $62,394
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,935,337
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,398,584
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $536,753
- Gross receipts
- $2,064,956
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR THOMAS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $62,240 | $3,034 |
| LAURA CORTEZ | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $62,240 | $2,927 |
| YESENIA FERNANDEZ PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZETTE AGUIRRE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVIER GARAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY AMAYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY CUBILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA MUNOZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SURI MEZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS UYAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA CORTEZ | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $59,230 | $2,928 |
| TAYLOR THOMAS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $59,230 | $2,928 |
| YESENIA FERNANDEZ PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZETTE AGUIRRE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVIER GARAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS VERDUZCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY AMAYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY CUBILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA MUNOZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA CORTEZ | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $50,760 | $2,928 |
| TAYLOR THOMAS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $50,760 | $2,928 |
| YESENIA FERNANDEZ PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZETTE AGUIRRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVIER GARAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS VERDUZCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY AMAYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY CUBILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYLI GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA CORTEZ | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $46,786 | $2,928 |
| TAYLOR THOMAS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $46,786 | $2,928 |
| YESENIA FERNANDEZ PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZETTE AGUIRRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVIER GARAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS VERDUZCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY AMAYA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY CUBILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYLI GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2317 S ATLANTIC BLVD, COMMERCE, CA 90040-1201
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- YESENIA FERNANDEZ PHD, 2317 ATLANTIC BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 900401201
- Signed the 990
- YESENIA FERNANDEZ PHD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (323) 263-2113
- Website
- WWW.EYCEJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- QUIGLEY & MIRON
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-5685097 or by the name EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.
- 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
TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY RELATED TO AIR QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, TO PARTICIPATE IN EXISTING PARTNERSHIPS, AND TO HELP FOSTER NEW ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCES.
Program accomplishments
- 710 - AS A PART OF THE COALITION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE (CEHAJ), WE CONTINUED TO ENGAGE AND GUIDE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE I-710 SOUTH CORRIDOR FREEWAY PROJECT. WE EXPANDED THE ADVISORY PROCESS TO INCLUDE LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND DEVELOPED METRICS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS.ZERO WASTESB 54 - AS A PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COALITION AGAINST PLASTICS, WE SUPPORTED A COMMUNITY MEMBER'S SEAT ON THE ADVISORY BOARD, WHERE THEY ARE TASKED WITH DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO REDUCE PLASTIC PRODUCTION AND WASTE IN CALIFORNIA.COMPOST HUB - THE COMPOST HUB COMPLETED ITS THIRD YEAR IN OPERATION, AND WAS ABLE TO HOST DOZENS OF VOLUNTEERS AND DIVERT A TON OF WASTE. THE COMPOST HUB EXPANDED OUTREACH AND COLLECTION TO A LOCAL FARMERS MARKET THAT REACHED HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS EACH WEEK.HOUSING - WE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF TENANTS IN LEARNING ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND CHANGES TO TENANT LAWS IN SEVERAL MUNICIPALITIES AND AT THE STATE LEVEL. WE SUPPORTED RESIDENTS ADVOCATING FOR TENANT PROTECTIONS AT SEVERAL MUNICIPAL CITIES.EXIDE - WE OUTREACHED TO HOMES CONTAMINATED WITH LEAD BY THE NOW-SHUTTERED EXIDE BATTERY RECYCLING PLANT TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THEIR SOIL CLEANED UP. WE SUPPORTED THE WORKERS WHO CLEANED THE SOIL AND ENSURED THAT PROPERTY SAFETY PROTOCOLS WERE FOLLOWED, AND WORKERS' RIGHTS WERE ENFORCED.Expenses $1,213,709 · revenue $300,094
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
- 46-5685097
- 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
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,997,731
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,064,956
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,050,897 | $1,525,251 | $8,997,731 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,378,430 | $1,539,414 | $8,410,384 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,697,306 | $1,118,780 | $6,573,130 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,703,962 | $1,030,737 | $4,999,054 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 46-5685097).
Questions about EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
- What is the EIN of EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE is 46-5685097.
- Is EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 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 EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 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 EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 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 EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names YESENIA FERNANDEZ PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,240 (TAYLOR THOMAS, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,050,897, expenses of $1,525,251 and total assets of $8,997,731 at year end.
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