Nonprofit · EIN 47-2046585
LIME FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SANTA ROSA, CA 95404
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $957,528 | $952,790 | $4,738 | $313,580 | $491,995 | -$178,415 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $707,667 | $701,976 | $5,691 | $312,668 | $480,600 | -$167,932 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $558,686 | $800,339 | -$241,653 | $318,068 | $523,153 | -$205,085 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $805,981
- of which government grants
- $351,819
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $30
- Net income from fundraising events
- $151,517
- Other revenue
- $151,517
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,109
- Other salaries and wages
- $318,709
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $473,016
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,012
- Accounting fees
- $11,126
- Occupancy
- $74,039
- Travel
- $8,880
- Depreciation
- $5,852
- Program services (functional)
- $798,986
- Management and general (functional)
- $153,887
- Fundraising (functional)
- -$83
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $312,668
- Total assets, end of year
- $313,580
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $491,995
- Net assets, end of year
- -$178,415
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $23,408
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$260,915
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $82,500
- Gross unrelated business income
- $30
- Gross receipts
- $1,244,674
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 72
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letitia Hanke | Executive Dir. Officer | 55 | $100,109 |
| Marco Guerra | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Kelly | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carolyn Pistone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Korin Holda | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Phil Alwitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| valeri alston | Interim Secreta Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| victor hughes | Interim VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| andre bailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| thomas sands | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letitia Hanke | Executive Dir. Officer | 55 | $72,356 |
| Marco Guerra | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Kelly | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Fait | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Grotte | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| jennifer Guerra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Phil Alwitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| valerie alston | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| victor hughes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| andre bailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| thomas sands | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letitia Hanke | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $73,059 |
| Gloria Turner | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Karen Grotte | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Malia Anderson | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Chavez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jennifer Guerra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Kelly | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Fait | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marco Guerra | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1400 PETALUMA HILL RD, SANTA ROSA, CA 95404-6012
- In care of
- % LETITIA HANKE-RYZHKOV
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 3327 McMaude Place, Santa Rosa CA 95407
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Letitia Hanke, 1400 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Letitia Hanke-Ryzhkov, 3327 McMaude Place, Santa Rosa CA 95407
- Signed the 990
- Letitia Hanke, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (707) 604-8505
- Website
- www.thelimefoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Goranson Tax and Consulting Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-2046585 or by the name LIME FOUNDATION.
- 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
The Lime Foundations mission is to provide educational resources, mentorship and career exploration in order to develop sustainable empowerment among the diverse communities. Those served by the lime foundation will learn life-changing skills to harness their potential in music, performing arts, construction careers, technology, and health, encouraging all individuals to inspire their communities.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, the LIME Foundation continued to expand its impact through the NextGen Trades Academy, its flagship workforce development program. Across 10 cohorts (C40C49), a total of 189 students enrolled, with 102 successfully graduating. The program remains focused on empowering underserved and opportunity youth, primarily ages 1624, by providing hands-on vocational training, life skills development, and direct pathways to employment in high-demand skilled trades. Participants received exposure to a wide range of industries, including roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and green building, alongside essential training in financial literacy, resume development, interview preparation, and workplace readiness. With OSHA safety certifications and strong partnerships with local contractors, graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce. The program continues to grow in both reach and sustainability, now serving over 650 youth across multiple counties since inception. In 2025, the LIME Foundation secured a $1.186 million multi-year expansion grant, enabling the launch of services in Lake County and increasing cohort capacity. With annual program expenses ranging from $850,000 to $1.1 million and a portion supported through partnerships, sponsorships, and fee-for-service revenue, the NextGen Trades Academy demonstrates its commitment to providing no-cost access and long-term opportunity for participants.Expenses $798,986
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
- 47-2046585
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $313,580
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,244,674
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $957,528 | $952,790 | $313,580 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $707,667 | $701,976 | $312,668 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $558,686 | $800,339 | $318,068 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $554,285 | $708,698 | $587,648 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Letitia Hanke-Ryzhkov | 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 47-2046585).
Questions about LIME FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LIME FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIME FOUNDATION is 47-2046585.
- Is LIME FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to LIME FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIME 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 LIME FOUNDATION 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 LIME FOUNDATION 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 LIME FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Letitia Hanke.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIME FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,109 (Letitia Hanke, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LIME FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $957,528, expenses of $952,790 and total assets of $313,580 at year end.
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