Nonprofit · EIN 83-2188899
AHA PROJECTS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,399,333 | $1,710,545 | $2,688,788 | $12,160,452 | $227,342 | $11,933,110 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,122,516 | $894,185 | $7,228,331 | $9,282,095 | $37,773 | $9,244,322 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,091,519 | $75,528 | $2,015,991 | $2,031,809 | $15,818 | $2,015,991 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,189,396
- of which government grants
- $29,810
- Program service revenue
- $53,376
- Investment income
- $22,163
- Net rental income
- $129,635
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,763
- Other revenue
- $134,398
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $251,814
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $233,338
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $358,198
- Professional fundraising fees
- $134,725
- Legal fees
- $12,662
- Accounting fees
- $18,087
- Occupancy
- $89,899
- Travel
- $71,964
- Program services (functional)
- $1,311,084
- Management and general (functional)
- $264,736
- Fundraising (functional)
- $134,725
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,282,095
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,160,452
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $227,342
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,933,110
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,202,129
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,480,584
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,452,526
- Gross receipts
- $4,432,981
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 35
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyanne Sauter | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $95,000 |
| Kevin McAvoy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kimberly Rogers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ted Meyer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Shai Edberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyanne Sauter | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $75,333 |
| Kevin McAvoy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kimberly Rogers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ted Meyer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McAvoy | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kimberly Rogers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ted Meyer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cheyanne Sauter | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 12TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90018-1716
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Cheyanne Sauter, 2501 12th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018
- Signed the 990
- Cheyanne Sauter, Executive Director
- Phone
- (310) 926-6657
- Website
- https://www.aha-projects.org
- Return prepared by
- Brett Bradbury CPA PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-2188899 or by the name AHA PROJECTS.
- 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 support change-makers. Through thoughtful risk, advocacy and innovative partnerships we fiercely elevate the presence and preservation of charitable services in our communities.
Program accomplishments
- To ensure that artists and nonprofits have production, rehearsal, performance, and gallery space to create their craft to engage the community. To create social purpose real estate that meets the needs of their specific community.Expenses $1,311,084 · grants $251,814 · revenue $53,376
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 | 990 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
- 83-2188899
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,160,452
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,432,981
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- August 9, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,399,333 | $1,710,545 | $12,160,452 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,122,516 | $894,185 | $9,282,095 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,091,519 | $75,528 | $2,031,809 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 83-2188899).
Questions about AHA PROJECTS
- What is the EIN of AHA PROJECTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AHA PROJECTS is 83-2188899.
- Is AHA PROJECTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
- Are donations to AHA PROJECTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AHA PROJECTS 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 AHA PROJECTS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AHA PROJECTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AHA PROJECTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Cheyanne Sauter.
- Who are the officers and directors of AHA PROJECTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,000 (Cheyanne Sauter, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does AHA PROJECTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,399,333, expenses of $1,710,545 and total assets of $12,160,452 at year end.
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