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Nonprofit · EIN 85-0907771

CHICAS VERDES CORP

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90019

Financials

$283K$223K2023$335K$356K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHICAS VERDES CORP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$334,820$356,115-$21,295$119,033$37$118,996
May 31, 2024990$282,581$222,939$59,642$111,178$0$111,178
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$256,180
Program service revenue
$78,250
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$390
Other revenue
$390

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$32,506
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$78,002
Other salaries and wages
$130,578
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$231,402
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$500
Accounting fees
$1,946
Travel
$80
Program services (functional)
$311,509
Management and general (functional)
$35,337
Fundraising (functional)
$9,269

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$111,178
Total assets, end of year
$119,033
Total liabilities, end of year
$37
Net assets, end of year
$118,996
Gross receipts
$334,820
Employees
7
Volunteers
443
Year formed
2020
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARI APPLEBAUMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$81,720
LEANDRO OTEROBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIKA ZEMBYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VE'CARTIER JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MADELINE MEDIACO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LATOYA HAWTHORNEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA SANCHEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARI APPLEBAUMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$82,895
LEANDRO OTEROBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIKA ZEMBYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VE'CARTIER JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MADELINE MEDIANCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LATOYA HAWTHORNEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA SANCHEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1142 4TH AVE APT 3, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019-3458
In care of
% BARI APPLEBAUM
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BARI APPLEBAUM, 1297 DEVON AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Signed the 990
BARI APPLEBAUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(651) 497-7272
Return prepared by
CBIZ ADVISORS LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-0907771 or by the name CHICAS VERDES CORP.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO BUILD SOCIALLY-MINDED LEADERS BY FOSTERING YOUNG PEOPLES' CONNECTION TO NATURE.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GARDENING PROGRAMING - REJUVENATED AND MAINTAINED FOUR SCHOOL GARDENS AND DELIVERED 5,085 HOURS OF OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING TO 667 STUDENTS THROUGH RECESS AND AFTER-SCHOOL SESSIONS. PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON GARDENING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, AND SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES TO SUPPORT STUDENT WELL-BEING, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.CONDUCTED 24 WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ACROSS PARTNER SCHOOL SITES, ADVANCING FOOD ACCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND FAMILY WELLNESS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDED HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HERB PLANTING, COMPOSTING, FL ORAL DESIGN, CANDLE-MAKING WITH INDOOR AIR QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTHY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, MINDFULNESS PRACTICES, AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
    Expenses $209,166 · revenue $78,640
  • FREE PRODUCE GIVEAWAYS - HOSTED 28 PRODUCE GIVEAWAYS TO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND REINFORCE THE HEALTHY EATING LESSONS TAUGHT IN CHICAS VERDES PROGRAMMING. A TOTAL OF 5,587 FAMILIES RECEIVED 108,352 POUNDS OF FREE PRODUCE, HELPING ENSURE ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. THE EVENTS ENGAGED 437 VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE RESOURCES TO APPLY WHAT THEY LEARN ABOUT NUTRITION AND WELLNESS THROUGH OUR SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $84,988 · grants $32,506
  • COMMUNITY GARDEN EVENTS - HOSTED MONTHLY COMMUNITY GARDEN EVENTS SERVING SOUTH LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS AND MANUAL ARTS ALUMNI. EVENTS ENGAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN MAINTAINING SCHOOL GARDENS WHILE PROVIDING EDUCATION ON GARDENING, SUSTAINABILITY, AND COMPOSTING. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ONGOING AT-HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENING.
    Expenses $17,355

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-N for CHICAS VERDES CORP

Due October 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
85-0907771
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
2024
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C42)
Assets (IRS master file)
$119,033
Income (IRS master file)
$334,820

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$334,820$356,115$119,033XML
990May 2024$282,581$222,939$111,178XML

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 85-0907771).

Questions about CHICAS VERDES CORP

What is the EIN of CHICAS VERDES CORP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHICAS VERDES CORP is 85-0907771.
Is CHICAS VERDES CORP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to CHICAS VERDES CORP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHICAS VERDES CORP file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of CHICAS VERDES CORP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHICAS VERDES CORP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHICAS VERDES CORP?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names BARI APPLEBAUM.
Who are the officers and directors of CHICAS VERDES CORP?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,720 (BARI APPLEBAUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CHICAS VERDES CORP have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $334,820, expenses of $356,115 and total assets of $119,033 at year end.

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