Nonprofit · EIN 77-0159754
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC
Also known as ALLISON COLEMAN CPA
Tax-exempt · CARPINTERIA, CA 93014
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $457,055 | $450,506 | $6,549 | $150,523 | $1,331 | $149,192 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $441,817 | $371,990 | $69,827 | $143,094 | $9,451 | $133,643 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $165,655
- Program service revenue
- $291,399
- Investment income
- $1
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $14,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $13,168
- Program services (functional)
- $393,622
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,884
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $143,094
- Total assets, end of year
- $150,523
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,331
- Net assets, end of year
- $149,192
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,440
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $149,192
- Gross receipts
- $457,055
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 222
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY DOBBINS | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE LAZARO | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EMILY MILES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA BROWN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ANDREA LIONELLO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JEFF THIEMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANGIE TORRES MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BEN MASCARI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY DOBBINS | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE LAZARO | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EMILY MILES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA BROWN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ANDREA LIONELLO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JEFF THIEMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 146, CARPINTERIA, CA 93014-0146
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA BROWN, P O BOX 146, CARPINTERIA, CA 93014
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA BROWN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (805) 684-0038
- Website
- WWW.AVOFEST.COM
- Return prepared by
- NASIF HICKS HARRIS & CO LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0159754 or by the name CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC.
- 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 CONDUCT AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES, AS WELL AS TOURISTS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE AVOCADO AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY, TO PROVIDE THE FUNDING OF SPONSORSHIPS, TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM WITHIN THE CARPINTERIA VALLEY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS A THREE-DAY FESTIVAL IN WHICH NUMEROUS LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE GIVEN A VENUE TO EARN FUNDS AND SHOWCASE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $393,622 · grants $14,000 · revenue $378,054
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0159754
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $150,523
- Income (IRS master file)
- $457,055
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $457,055 | $450,506 | $150,523 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $441,817 | $371,990 | $143,094 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $384,962 | $330,347 | $71,256 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 77-0159754).
Questions about CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC is 77-0159754.
- Is CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL 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 CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELISSA BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $457,055, expenses of $450,506 and total assets of $150,523 at year end.
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