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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4804604

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC

Tax-exempt · IRVINE, CA 92623

Financials

$79K$84K2023$95K$91K2024$57K$32K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$56,972$32,074$24,898$51,128$0$51,128
December 31, 2024990$94,925$90,820$4,105$26,230$0$26,230
December 31, 2023990$79,139$83,924-$4,785$22,124$0$22,124
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$56,972
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$22,171
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$31,306
Management and general (functional)
$452
Fundraising (functional)
$316

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,230
Total assets, end of year
$51,128
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$51,128
Gross receipts
$56,972
Employees
0
Volunteers
2,500
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
William L CatesDirector/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Amy HowseDirector/CFO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Barbara StewartDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
John CarterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Valerie VenegasDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Paige LizardoDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Mark McMahonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Cody PaningsoroDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mai SirimanneDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Maria GalassoDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Cheryl CatesDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Marnell Kent-BlasonSecretary
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
William L CatesDirector/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Amy HowseDirector/CFO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Barbara StewartDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
John CarterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Valerie VenegasDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Paige LizardoDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Mark McMahonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Cody PaningsoroDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mai SirimanneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Marnell Kent-BlasonSecretary
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
William L CatesDirector/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Amy HowseDirector/CFO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Barbara StewartDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
John CarterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Valerie VenegasDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Paige LizardoDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Aurea LawsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Marnell Kent-BlasonSecretary
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 16034, IRVINE, CA 92623-6034
In care of
% WILLIAM L CATES
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
PO Box 16034, Irvine CA 92623
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
William L Cates, P, Irvine, CA 92623
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
William L Cates, 14942 Dahlquist Rd, Irvine CA 92604
Signed the 990
Amy Howse, Director / CFO
Phone
(949) 264-3535

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-4804604 or by the name VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Connecting volunteers to organizations who provide services to people in need. Using social media, website, and an app to inspire volunteers and support organizations who help feed, clothe, shelter, and support disadvantaged and vulnerable people in Orange County, California.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Expenses related to maintaining and updating the organization's website and mobile application for volunteers and organizations to use. The mobile application and website are used to sign up volunteers and organizations. Volunteer Network OC has been approaching organizations and encouraging them to sign up and recruiting volunteers using social media and encouraging them to volunteer for the events posted by organizations. Volunteers and organizations can also share posts, photos, and other information regarding the successful events on Volunteer Network OC's social media platforms to encourage others in the community to volunteer to help the organizations provide services to disadvantaged and vulnerable people in Orange County.
    Expenses $7,990
  • Direct distribution of socks, warm clothing, toiletries, bagged lunches, and Norwex microfiber cloths to needy individuals at events hosted by Volunteer Network OC, Precious Life, Clothing the Homeless, Qoheleth Ministries, Isaiah House, and other organizations. The socks were donated by Bombas and distributed by Volunteer Network OC volunteers. The expenses reported here reflect the estimated value of the items that were distributed.
    Expenses $22,171
  • Advertising to recruit volunteers.
    Expenses $400
  • Final workers' comp insurance and remaining payroll processing expenses for Volunteer Network's formerly-paid employees, who were responsible for maintaining the website, preparing and sending out weekly emails with information on upcoming events, recruiting organizations and volunteers, creating content for Volunteer Network OC's social media pages, and communicating with volunteers and organizations. Volunteer Network currently has no employees on payroll and relies on occasional contracted labor and volunteer work only.
    Expenses $745

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-4804604
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$51,128
Income (IRS master file)
$56,972

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$56,972$32,074$51,128XML
990December 2024$94,925$90,820$26,230XML
990December 2023$79,139$83,924$22,124XML
990December 2022$84,951$68,828$26,909IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: William L Cates
December 31, 2018≤ $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 47-4804604).

Questions about VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC

What is the EIN of VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC is 47-4804604.
Is VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC 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 VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC 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 VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC 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 VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names William L Cates.
Who are the officers and directors of VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $56,972, expenses of $32,074 and total assets of $51,128 at year end.

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