Nonprofit · EIN 77-0545434
EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION
Tax-exempt · ATASCADERO, CA 93422
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,870,952 | $2,820,718 | $1,050,234 | $5,902,192 | $180,289 | $5,721,903 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $2,879,668 | $2,459,686 | $419,982 | $5,057,480 | $385,811 | $4,671,669 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,826,339
- of which government grants
- $1,721,287
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $61,783
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$17,170
- Other revenue
- -$17,170
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $133,272
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,450,484
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,736,479
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,711
- Depreciation
- $124,697
- Program services (functional)
- $2,028,578
- Management and general (functional)
- $425,693
- Fundraising (functional)
- $366,447
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,057,480
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,902,192
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $180,289
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,721,903
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,326,611
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,721,903
- Gross receipts
- $3,935,241
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 1,500
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY M LEWIS | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $133,272 |
| KELLY RUBIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC YUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARA WOODRUFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOELI YAGUDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TESS CHEEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA LYNCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE FLAHERTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK EDNEY | BOARD CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| ANDREW HAYS | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| GREER WOODRUFF | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| FLOYD BUTTERFIELD | BOARD VICE CH Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| AUSTIN PETTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY WITTSTROM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH FERRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA STEWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY M LEWIS | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $117,272 |
| KELLY RUBIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARA WOODRUFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TESS CHEEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA LYNCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE FLAHERTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK EDNEY | BOARD CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| ANDREW HAYS | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| GREER WOODRUFF | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| FLOYD BUTTERFIELD | BOARD VICE CH Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| AUSTIN PETTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY WITTSTROM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH FERRELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA STEWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6370 ATASCADERO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422-4139
- In care of
- % RICHARD ENNES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WENDY M LEWIS, PO BOX 2077, ATASCADERO, CA 93423
- Signed the 990
- WENDY M LEWIS, President & CEO
- Phone
- (805) 462-3663
- Website
- WWW.ECHOSHELTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Carter Accountancy Corporation
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0545434 or by the name EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION.
- 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
PROVIDES FOOD AND SHELTER FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE IN NORTHERN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
Program accomplishments
- SERVED DINNER MEALS, BREAKFAST AND LUNCHES TO HOMELESS ADULTS AND CHILDREN. PROVIDED OVERNIGHT SHELTER FOR MORE THAN 496 HOMELESS ADULTS AND 134 CHILDREN. PROVIDED HOMELESS CLIENTS WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, LAUNDRY SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE.IN 2024, ECHO COMPLETED A REMODEL OF ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FUNDED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, ENHANCING THE FUNCTIONALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF OUR OPERATIONS TO BETTER SERVE THE COMMUNITY.ECHO, ATASCADERO - IN OCTOBER 2024 ECHO BEGAN CONTRUCTION ON A PRIVATELY FUNDED FAMILY WING ADDITION THAT WILL CREATE 30 NEW SHELTER BEDS DEDICATED TO SERVING FAMILIES WITH CHILDRED, EXPANDING THE CAPACITY TO PROVIDE SAFE AND STABLE SHELTER FOR THOSE IN NEED.Expenses $813,609
- ECHO, PASO ROBLES - THROUGH THE STATE RUN PROJECT, HOMEKEY PROGRAM, ECHO PARTNERED WITH THE SLO HOUSING AUTHORITY AND PEOPLE'S SELF HELP HOUSING TO CONVERT THE OLD MOTEL 6 BUILDING IN PASO ROBLES INTO A SHELTER FACILIITY FOR CLIENTS IN NEED. THE NEW SHELTER PROGRAM STARTED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2020. A SAFE AND WARM PLACE TO SLEEP WAS PROVIDED IN ADDITION TO CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.Expenses $682,818
- OUTREACH - ECHO HIRED TWO OUTREACH CASE MANAGERS IN 2020 TO GO OUT INTO THE NORTH COUNTY COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO UNHOUSED PEOPLE WHERE THEY WERE LOCATED. THE CASE MANAGERS PROVIDED HYGIENE KITS, COVID-19 INFORMATION, FOOD, WATER AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.Expenses $532,151
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
- 77-0545434
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P85)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,902,192
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,935,241
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,870,952 | $2,820,718 | $5,902,192 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,879,668 | $2,459,686 | $5,057,480 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,948,778 | $1,984,715 | $4,384,738 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 77-0545434).
Questions about EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION
- What is the EIN of EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION is 77-0545434.
- Is EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION 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 EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION 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 EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION 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 EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WENDY M LEWIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,272 (WENDY M LEWIS, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does EL CAMINO HOMELESS ORGANIZATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,870,952, expenses of $2,820,718 and total assets of $5,902,192 at year end.
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