Nonprofit · EIN 84-2250683
DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC
Also known as DSF WERKS
Tax-exempt · SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $276,943 | $282,836 | -$5,893 | $134,530 | $58,181 | $76,349 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $248,073 | $266,754 | -$18,681 | $128,422 | $38,488 | $89,934 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $128,182 | $116,624 | $11,558 | $122,917 | $7,778 | $115,139 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $262,096
- of which government grants
- $25,000
- Program service revenue
- $16,192
- Investment income
- -$251
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$646
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,094
- Other revenue
- -$1,094
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $91,451
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $97,200
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $1,749
- Program services (functional)
- $192,938
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,020
- Fundraising (functional)
- $69,878
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $128,422
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,530
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,181
- Net assets, end of year
- $76,349
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,570
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,349
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,000
- Gross receipts
- $278,683
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2019
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC CHURCHILL | CHARIMAN OF Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEITH COMPTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS LIVINGSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOEL LUEB | EXEC DIRECTO Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TERRANCE MONCURE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARCI TASCHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC CHURCHILL | CHARIMAN OF Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH COMPTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TAKIN KHORRAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS LIVINGSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL LUEB | EXEC DIRECTO Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| TERRANCE MONCURE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARCI TASCHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCI TASCHE | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| JOEL LUEB | EXEC DIRECTO | 15 | $0 |
| ERIC CHURCHILL | CHARIMAN OF | 2 | $0 |
| TERRANCE MONCURE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| TAKIN KHORRAM | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KEITH COMPTON | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| CHRIS LIVINGSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1516 E 33RD ST, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755-5235
- In care of
- % MARCI TASCHE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1516 E 33rd St, SIGNAL HILL CA 90755
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOEL LUEB, 355 REDONDO AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90814
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Joel Lueb, 355 Redondo Ave, Long Beach CA 90814
- Signed the 990
- MARCI TASCHE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (562) 433-4094
- Website
- www.dsfwerks.org
- Return prepared by
- FIFTH POCKET
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 84-2250683 or by the name DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION 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
PROVIDE WORKPLACE EXPERIENCES, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND MENTORSHIP FOR EMANCIPATED AND OTHER UNDERSERVED YOUTH. WE DO THIS BY TEACHING CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION AND MEDIA ARTS SKILLS. WE ALSO PROVIDE SPACES FOR OUR YOUTH TO DEVELOP AND CULTIVATE A SENSE OF SUPPORT AND BELONGING WITHIN THE GREATER COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE WORKPLACE EXPERIENCES, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND MENTORSHIP FOR EMANCIPATED AND OTHER UNDERSERVED YOUTH.Expenses $192,938 · revenue $16,192
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2250683
- 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)
- Employment (J22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $134,530
- Income (IRS master file)
- $278,683
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $276,943 | $282,836 | $134,530 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $128,182 | $116,624 | $122,917 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Joel Lueb | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Joel Lueb | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Joel Lueb | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Joel Lueb | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-2250683).
Questions about DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC is 84-2250683.
- Is DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION 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 DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC 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 DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC 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 DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOEL LUEB.
- Who are the officers and directors of DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DRIVE SAVANT FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $276,943, expenses of $282,836 and total assets of $134,530 at year end.
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