Nonprofit · EIN 68-0614218
ORPHANS FIRST
Tax-exempt · OCEANSIDE, CA 92052
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $78,038 | $79,916 | -$1,878 | $180,032 | $450 | $179,582 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $84,163 | $73,557 | $10,606 | $181,910 | $450 | $181,460 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $71,304 | $70,693 | $611 | $171,304 | $450 | $170,854 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $73,256
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,782
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $12,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,548
- Other expenses
- $62,368
- Program services (functional)
- $58,710
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $181,910
- Total assets, end of year
- $180,032
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $450
- Net assets, end of year
- $179,582
- Cash, savings and investments
- $180,032
- Gross receipts
- $78,038
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janey L DeMeo | President | 40 | $12,000 |
| Louis DeMeo | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Jack Byers | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Gerry Doherty | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Cedric Destin | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janey L DeMeo | President | 40 | $12,000 |
| Louis DeMeo | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Jack Byers | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Gerry Doherty | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Cedric Destin | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janey L DeMeo | President Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $12,000 |
| Louis DeMeo | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jack Byers | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Gerry Doherty | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cedric Destin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5086, OCEANSIDE, CA 92052-5086
- In care of
- % JANEY DEMEO
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Janey DeMeo, President
- Phone
- (951) 294-7736
- Website
- orphansfirst.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0614218 or by the name ORPHANS FIRST.
- 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
Nurture poor or abandoned children through a family atmosphere, meeting their physical, educational, emotional and spiritual needs by partnering with local churches whenever possible.
Program accomplishments
- Continued support of children's programs in India, Mexico and Ukraine including but not limited to food, clothing and medical supplies. Financial support for the Little Lights Learning Centre in India, Amigos Del Rey in Mexico and Inspiration Learning Centre in Ukraine. Financial support for the workers who facilitate the children's needs in both India and MexicoExpenses $58,710
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0614218
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $180,032
- Income (IRS master file)
- $78,038
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $78,038 | $79,916 | $180,032 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $84,163 | $73,557 | $181,910 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $71,304 | $70,693 | $171,304 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $77,956 | $84,770 | $170,243 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 68-0614218).
Questions about ORPHANS FIRST
- What is the EIN of ORPHANS FIRST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ORPHANS FIRST is 68-0614218.
- Is ORPHANS FIRST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to ORPHANS FIRST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ORPHANS FIRST 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 ORPHANS FIRST 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 ORPHANS FIRST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of ORPHANS FIRST?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,000 (Janey L DeMeo, President).
- How much revenue does ORPHANS FIRST have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $78,038, expenses of $79,916 and total assets of $180,032 at year end.
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