Nonprofit · EIN 83-1068244
EL SERENO LAND TRUST
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $210,567 | $495,067 | -$284,500 | $3,116,718 | $242,629 | $2,874,089 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $676,859 | $349,164 | $327,695 | $3,168,661 | $10,072 | $3,158,589 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $205,540
- Membership dues
- $110
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2
- Net rental income
- -$3,350
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $2
- Other revenue
- $5,025
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $34,512
- Other salaries and wages
- $196,690
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $285,172
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,868
- Occupancy
- $16,200
- Travel
- $265
- Depreciation
- $68,573
- Program services (functional)
- $342,889
- Management and general (functional)
- $85,445
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,733
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,168,661
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,116,718
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $242,629
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,874,089
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,747,141
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $126,947
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,747,142
- Gross receipts
- $288,769
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natividad Carrera | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Eddie Torres | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Calderon | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Martha Escudero | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Saucedo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alejandro Lira | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roberto Flores | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Maldonado | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mayumi Fukushima | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zerita Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sua Hernandez | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natividad Carrera | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Estefany Garcia | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Martha Escudero | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Claudia Lara | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brenda Contreras | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Saucedo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roberto Flores | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Calderon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mayumi Fukushima | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zerita Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sua Hernandez | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 777 S ALAMEDA ST 2ND FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90021-1656
- In care of
- % ROBERTO FLORES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRENDA TAFOYA, 777 S ALAMEDA ST 2ND FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
- Signed the 990
- BRENDA TAFOYA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (323) 740-2588
- Return prepared by
- CASTRO & JAMIER CPA'S INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-1068244 or by the name EL SERENO LAND TRUST.
- 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
El Sereno Community Land Trust is a group of committed residents and stakeholders who provide opportunities for the residents of El Sereno, Los Angeles to secure community land and housing that is decent, affordable and that is held in stewardship by community members on a long-term basis.
Program accomplishments
- To provide opportunities for low income residents of Northeast LA to secure properties for housing, commercial and open space that are safe dignified, accessible, affordable and that is dedicated to the common good, stewarded and controlled by the residents in perpetuity.Expenses $342,889 · grants $120,500 · revenue $127,517
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
- 83-1068244
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,116,718
- Income (IRS master file)
- $288,769
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $210,567 | $495,067 | $3,116,718 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $676,859 | $349,164 | $3,168,661 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $327,612 | $312,774 | $2,958,175 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 83-1068244).
Questions about EL SERENO LAND TRUST
- What is the EIN of EL SERENO LAND TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EL SERENO LAND TRUST is 83-1068244.
- Is EL SERENO LAND TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to EL SERENO LAND TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EL SERENO LAND TRUST 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 SERENO LAND TRUST 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 SERENO LAND TRUST 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 SERENO LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRENDA TAFOYA.
- Who are the officers and directors of EL SERENO LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EL SERENO LAND TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $210,567, expenses of $495,067 and total assets of $3,116,718 at year end.
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