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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4787230

OPEN HEART LEADERS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LA MESA, CA 91942

Financials

$528K$393K2023$614K$663K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPEN HEART LEADERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$613,619$662,827-$49,208$195,862$36,004$159,858
June 30, 2024990 (amended)$528,493$393,414$135,079$325,856$116,790$209,066
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$332,001
of which government grants
$317,223
Program service revenue
$281,599
Investment income
$19
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$99,981
Other salaries and wages
$21,430
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$131,627
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,932
Accounting fees
$27,428
Occupancy
$234,657
Travel
$8,697
Program services (functional)
$426,447
Management and general (functional)
$133,164
Fundraising (functional)
$103,216

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$325,856
Total assets, end of year
$195,862
Total liabilities, end of year
$36,004
Net assets, end of year
$159,858
Land, buildings and equipment
$63,199
Net assets without donor restrictions
$159,858
Gross receipts
$613,619
Employees
5
Year formed
2015
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
APRIL LASTERPRESIDENT &CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$107,860
SHERRI JONESEXECUTIVE TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MIKE ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JONAS ROYSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ANITA FISHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
DR SEAN JAMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
NATASHA BAILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
DR MICHELLE JACKSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
VEVERLY ANDERSONEXECUTIVE SECRETARY & BUS REL COORD
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
APRIL LASTERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$61,360
DARLENE RICHARDSONEXECUTIVE PROGRAM & DEVLP DIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SHERRI JONESEXECUTIVE TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
VEVERLY ANDERSONEXECUTIVE SECRETARY & BUS REL
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7373 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 115, LA MESA, CA 91942-0523
In care of
% APRIL LASTER
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
1913 Euclid Avenue Suite 108, San Diego CA 92105
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
APRIL LASTER, 7373 UNIVERSITY AVENUE Ste 115, La Mesa, CA 91942
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
April Laster, 1913 Euclid Avenue Suite 108, San Diego CA 92105
Signed the 990
APRIL LASTER, PRESIDENT &CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mission

Open Heart Leaders is the only African American female-led organization in San Diego providing full wraparound services focused on mental health and education.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • At Open Heart Leaders, we welcome everyone to participate and benefit from what we offer. Our unique whole-self approach and solutions-focused mindset are breaking down the barriers constructed from generational cycles, statistically proven to be destructive. As a leading community partner for resources, accountability, and healing, we collaborate with local businesses and agencies to funnel lost resources and networks back into the communities. We offer a diverse range of programs and services that help combat communities and people who have been heavily impacted through systemic trauma. We deliver an eclectic approach to healing and growth through a combination of therapeutic assistance for individuals and families, wraparound services, professional and life-skills workshops, and course facilitation. In conjunction with our tailored community forums and interactive discussions, we rebuild, restore, and empower people and neighborhoods. We are transforming the worl
    Expenses $426,447

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
47-4787230
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
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$195,862
Income (IRS master file)
$613,619

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
June 11, 2019
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2017

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$200,268$126,251$131,709IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: April Laster
June 30, 2019≤ $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 OPEN HEART LEADERS

What is the EIN of OPEN HEART LEADERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPEN HEART LEADERS is 47-4787230.
Is OPEN HEART LEADERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2017.
Are donations to OPEN HEART LEADERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPEN HEART LEADERS 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 OPEN HEART LEADERS 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 OPEN HEART LEADERS 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 OPEN HEART LEADERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names APRIL LASTER.
Who are the officers and directors of OPEN HEART LEADERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,860 (APRIL LASTER, PRESIDENT &CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does OPEN HEART LEADERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $613,619, expenses of $662,827 and total assets of $195,862 at year end.

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