Nonprofit · EIN 76-0776657
VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $192,687 | $114,346 | $78,341 | $616,265 | $0 | $616,265 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $184,711 | $84,312 | $100,399 | $537,924 | $0 | $537,924 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $66,183
- of which government grants
- $369
- Membership dues
- $26,993
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $17
- Net income from fundraising events
- $126,487
- Other revenue
- $126,487
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $108,675
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $954
- Program services (functional)
- $111,095
- Management and general (functional)
- $967
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,284
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $537,924
- Total assets, end of year
- $616,265
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $616,265
- Publicly traded securities
- $346,905
- Gross receipts
- $265,080
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH KARCHER | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| MEREDETH KOLASA | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| LINDSAY LUXENBERG | GOLF CHAIR Officer | – | $0 |
| MEREDITH KOLASA | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| BRUNA ARES | SOCIAL MEDIA Officer | – | $0 |
| JAMIE MAYORGA | MEMBERSHIP Officer | – | $0 |
| KRISTEN GARRITY | VOLUNTEER CO Officer | – | $0 |
| EMILY SIMMONS | MARKETING Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH KARCHER | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| MERIDETH KOLASA | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| LINDSAY LUXENBERG | GOLF CHAIR Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHELLE T DIDIER | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| BRUNA ARES | SOCIAL MEDIA Officer | – | $0 |
| JAMIE MAYORGA | MEMBERSHIP Officer | – | $0 |
| KRISTEN GARRITY | VOLUNTEER CO Officer | – | $0 |
| EMILY BRADY | MARKETING Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 74982, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673-0167
- In care of
- % MARK MURPHY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BETH KARCHER, PO BOX 74982, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
- Signed the 990
- MEREDITH KOLASA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (949) 234-5950
- Website
- WWW.MAKOFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EATON'S INCOME TAX SERVICES
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 76-0776657 or by the name VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL 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
TO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH DONATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT WHILE SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS OF VISTA DEL MAR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Program accomplishments
- MONETARY DONATIONS AND GRANTS TO FUND NUMEROUS SCHOOL PROGRAMSExpenses $111,095 · grants $108,675
- ROBOTICS EDUCATION THROUGH COMPETITION
- KINDERGARTEN SUMMER CAMP
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0776657
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $616,265
- Income (IRS master file)
- $265,080
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $192,687 | $114,346 | $616,265 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $184,711 | $84,312 | $537,924 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $142,295 | $210,635 | $438,543 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | 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 76-0776657).
Questions about VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is 76-0776657.
- Is VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL 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 VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names BETH KARCHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VISTA DEL MAR MAKO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $192,687, expenses of $114,346 and total assets of $616,265 at year end.
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