Nonprofit · EIN 85-0824989
PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $196,080 | $25,000 | $171,080 | $181,980 | – | $181,980 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,080
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $160,000
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $11,000
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,500
- Other expenses
- $12,500
- Program services (functional)
- $12,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,600
- Total assets, end of year
- $181,980
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $181,980
- Cash, savings and investments
- $21,980
- Gross receipts
- $196,080
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERYL TURNER | PRESIDENT/CFO | 20 | $0 |
| J DANIEL TURNER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 |
| LOUIS MC GRAW | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DARIEN SECRETARY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| DENNIS HAYWOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 |
| VICTORIA THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 |
| PHIL HOPKINS | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1402 N MENTOR AVE, PASADENA, CA 91104-2426
- In care of
- % SHERYL TURNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1402 N MENTOR AVE, PASADENA CA 91104
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- SHERYL TURNER, 1402 N MENTOR AVE, PASADENA CA 91104
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SHERYL TURNER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (310) 435-7689
- Return prepared by
- PAUL DEAN
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-0824989 or by the name PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION.
- 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
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL NEWS REPORTING IN PASADENA CALIFORNIA
Program accomplishments
- WRITING, EDITING AND PRODUCTION OF LOCAL NEWS. 284 STORIESWRITTEN IN 2024. THREE LOS ANGELES PRESS CLUB AWARDSExpenses $7,400
- CREATION OF LOCAL NEWS COLLABORATIVE AMOND SIX NEWSORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS IN GREATER PASADENACALIORNIA AREAExpenses $3,600
- PROVIDED WEBSITE AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND SUPPORTFOR LOCAL NEWS COLLABORATIVE IN GREATER PASADENA CALIFORNIAAREAExpenses $1,500
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-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0824989
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $181,980
- Income (IRS master file)
- $196,080
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $196,080 | $25,000 | $181,980 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: SHERYL TURNER | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Sheryl Turner | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Sheryl Turner | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-0824989).
Questions about PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION is 85-0824989.
- Is PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION 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 PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION 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 PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2023 names SHERYL TURNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PASADENA MEDIA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $196,080, expenses of $25,000 and total assets of $181,980 at year end.
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