Nonprofit · EIN 81-0919695
BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY
Tax-exempt · BAKERSFIELD, CA 93384
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $168,270 | $196,664 | -$28,394 | $48,010 | $243,255 | -$195,245 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $196,397 | $233,830 | -$37,433 | $35,712 | $202,563 | -$166,851 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Program service revenue
- $168,270
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $38,372
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,450
- Occupancy
- $110,416
- Printing, publications and postage
- $246
- Other expenses
- $43,180
- Program services (functional)
- $179,604
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,712
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,010
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $243,255
- Net assets, end of year
- -$195,245
- Cash, savings and investments
- $1,005
- Land and buildings
- $23,991
- Gross receipts
- $168,270
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Bowens | President & CEO | 10 | $0 |
| Brandon Bowens | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Michelle Bowens | CFO | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Bowens | President & CEO | 10 | $0 |
| Brandon Bowens | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Michelle Bowens | CFO | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 40356, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93384-0356
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Bryan Bowens, President & CEO
- Phone
- (661) 800-5850
- Website
- www.brendajeans.org
- Return prepared by
- BROWN ARMSTRONG ACCOUNTANCY CORP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-0919695 or by the name BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY.
- 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
provide a supportive and safe sober living environment for individuals re-entering society, recovering from homelessness, and /or in need of quality housing while pursuing a better life.
Program accomplishments
- THE FACILITY PROVIDES HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AB109 AND LOW LEVEL 290S, INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SSI, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THE ABILITY TO SELF PAY. ALLRESIDENTS LIVE IN FURNISHED DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY ROOMS AND RECEIVE THREE MEALS A DAY WITH SNACKS. THE RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED UTILITIES, BASIC CABLE, WIFI, PHONE, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, CLEAN LINENS, AND LIMITED TRANSPORTATION. BRENDA JEAN'S SOBER LIVING FACILITY HOUSED 54 RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT 2024 (17 were long term, residing in the facility for 10 or more months). The demographics of the residents are as follows: 75% has MENTAL HEALTH issues, 28% are under probation, and 90% experienced homelessness before arriving at the facility. Residents are helped with the navigation of re-entering the general society.Expenses $177,465
- Brenda Jean's Sober Living Facility purchases food to distribute to the homeless and to families in need. Individuals can call 211 and receive information on when we are distributing free groceries. The emergency grocery bags are designed to get an individual or a family through the week. Every week, the individual or family can return for another emergency bag of groceries. Brenda Jean's Food Pantry mission is to provide free food to anyone in need. We are strongly against the selling of food that we freely distribute. We will report any individual or family who violates this rule. Brenda Jean's Sober Living Facility purchases food that is then cooked by safe food serve certified kitchen staff for the homeless and to families in need. Brenda Jean's Soup Kitchen will be in full operation. Individuals can call 211 and receive information on the dates and times food is served.Expenses $2,139
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0919695
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,010
- Income (IRS master file)
- $168,270
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $168,270 | $196,664 | $48,010 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $196,397 | $233,830 | $35,712 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $203,781 | $232,035 | $39,726 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 81-0919695).
Questions about BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY
- What is the EIN of BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY is 81-0919695.
- Is BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY 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 BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY 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 BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRENDA JEANS SOBER LIVING FACILITY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $168,270, expenses of $196,664 and total assets of $48,010 at year end.
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