Nonprofit · EIN 77-0046955
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95125
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | 990 | $1,330,431 | $1,736,358 | -$405,927 | $795,193 | $214,314 | $580,879 |
| February 29, 2024 | 990 | $1,731,497 | $1,705,409 | $26,088 | $1,027,056 | $209,072 | $817,984 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $612,449
- of which government grants
- $71,725
- Program service revenue
- $894,102
- Investment income
- -$182,571
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$183,487
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,451
- Other revenue
- $6,451
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $215,329
- Other salaries and wages
- $472,672
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $800,550
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,232
- Depreciation
- $157,291
- Program services (functional)
- $1,408,262
- Management and general (functional)
- $231,102
- Fundraising (functional)
- $96,994
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,027,056
- Total assets, end of year
- $795,193
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $214,314
- Net assets, end of year
- $580,879
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $174,886
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $580,879
- Gross receipts
- $1,550,813
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 325
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 February 28, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH PEFFER | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,747 |
| DEBBIE DEGUTIS | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
| BRIAN PULLIAM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TONY SANTOS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JENNFER MAIO | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN THUONG | TREASURER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STACEY HOLDEN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA PERDICHIZZI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAKOTA PHLLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE SHORT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANNA PURSAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWIN CORTEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINELYN DOLDOLEA-KUDSI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN HERSCHBACH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARIN COGBILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK HAMMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VINCE LIMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIMMY SLOVEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 29, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Peffer | Operations Dir. | 40 | $104,414 | $4,305 |
| DEBBIE DEGUTIS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $96,667 | $9,492 |
| Stacey Holden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Pulliam | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlyn Villegas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Karin Cogbill | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| John Herschbach | Past President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vince Lima | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Perdichizzi | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Chen | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Maio | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jimmy Shoven | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Emanuel | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Hammon | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Santos | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Short | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dakota Phillips | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginelyn Doldolea-Kudsi | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1120 BIRD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-1711
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TED LOPEZ, 1120 BIRD AVE UNIT F 234, SAN JOSE, CA 95125
- Signed the 990
- TED LOPEZ, MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (408) 297-9627
- Website
- WWW.CHRISTMASINTHEPARK.COM
- Return prepared by
- ROBERT LEE & ASSOCIATES LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0046955 or by the name CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK.
- 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
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK IS A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY SEASON BY PRODUCING A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY EVENT FOR ALL TO ENJOY.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK'S HOLIDAY EVENT BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER EACH HOLIDAY SEASON THROUGH INCLUSIVE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE CREATIVITY, CULTURE, AND TOGETHERNESS. THE ENCHANTED FOREST INVITES INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS, NONPROFITS, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES TO DESIGN FESTIVE TREE DISPLAYS THAT REFLECT COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND HOLIDAY JOY. THE JINGLE BELL STAGE SHOWCASES LOCAL PERFORMERSINCLUDING CHOIRS, BANDS, AND DANCE GROUPSPROVIDING FREE ENTERTAINMENT THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE REGION'S ARTISTIC TALENT. VISITS WITH SANTA OFFERS FAMILIES A NO-COST OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SANTA AND CAPTURE LASTING HOLIDAY MEMORIES. TOGETHER, THESE ACTIVITIES FOSTER CIVIC PRIDE, SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS, AND ENSURE AN ACCESSIBLE AND WELCOMING EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS OF ALL AGES.Expenses $844,957
- SINCE 2020, THE CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK'S DRIVE-THRU LIGHT SHOW HAS BROUGHT HOLIDAY JOY TO THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES THROUGH IMMERSIVE, LARGER-THAN-LIFE DISPLAYS SYNCHRONIZED TO FESTIVE MUSIC. THIS SEASON, GUESTS WERE GUIDED BY BLINKY THROUGH A DAZZLING WINTER WONDERLAND OF LIGHT TUNNELS, GIANT SNOWFLAKES, AND CANDY CANE FORESTS. THE DRIVE-THRU EXPERIENCE NOT ONLY SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER IN A SAFE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY SETTING BUT ALSO GENERATES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO HELP KEEP CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK'S DOWNTOWN EVENT FREE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.Expenses $563,305 · revenue $717,066
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 February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 28, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | February 28, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | February 29, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0046955
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- February
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N52Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $795,193
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,550,813
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | February 2025 | $1,330,431 | $1,736,358 | $795,193 | XML |
| 990 | February 2024 | $1,731,497 | $1,705,409 | $1,027,056 | XML |
| 990 | February 2023 | $1,657,616 | $1,804,332 | $954,389 | IRS |
| 990 | February 2022 | $2,488,885 | $2,310,037 | $1,177,728 | IRS |
| 990 | February 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2018 | – | – | – | 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 77-0046955).
Questions about CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
- What is the EIN of CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK is 77-0046955.
- Is CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK 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 CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending February 28, 2026) is due July 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 names TED LOPEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,747 (KEITH PEFFER, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,330,431, expenses of $1,736,358 and total assets of $795,193 at year end.
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