Nonprofit · EIN 85-1593775
LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC
Tax-exempt · LONG BEACH, CA 90807
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $41,429 | $141,390 | -$99,961 | $388,815 | $905 | $387,910 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $436,538 | $99,727 | $336,811 | $488,554 | $0 | $488,554 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $59,713 | $22,864 | $36,849 | $151,743 | – | $151,743 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,476
- Investment income
- $14,953
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $107,936
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,834
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,837
- Other expenses
- $11,783
- Program services (functional)
- $125,601
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $488,554
- Total assets, end of year
- $388,815
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $905
- Net assets, end of year
- $387,910
- Cash, savings and investments
- $388,815
- Gross receipts
- $41,429
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Marie Watt | President | 1 | $0 |
| Laurence Blair Watt | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Ruben Mancillas | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Daysha Austin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| I'Nella Douglass-Scott | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacey Lewis | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Greenlee | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Naphar Isley | Director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Marie Watt | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Laurence Blair Watt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Diane Wilson-end 2-2024 | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ruben Mancillas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daysha Austin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| I'Nella Douglass-Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennie Abarca-end 8-2024 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacey Lewis | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Greenlee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Naphar Isley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Marie Watt | President | 3 | $0 |
| Laurence Blair Watt | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Diane Wilson | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Ruben Mancillas | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Daysha Austin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| INella Douglass Scott | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennie Abarca | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stacey Lewis | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3426 LINDEN AVE, LONG BEACH, CA 90807-4518
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Janet Watt, President
- Phone
- (562) 786-5333
- Website
- littleowlfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Tovella Dowling PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-1593775 or by the name LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 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
to fund and support early childhood educational programs.
Program accomplishments
- The foundation's scholarship program expands access to high-quality early childhood education for families in need. During the reporting period, the Foundation awarded ten families over $106,000 in tuition assistance at the Little Owl School. Serving children under ages 2 - 4+, the Little Owl School provides developmentally appropriate learning through social constructivism and environmental education inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. By supporting attendance at Little Owl's nurturing program, the scholarships set underprivileged children on a path to academic success and personal growth. The Foundation's investments create both immediate and lifelong benefits for recipients and model progressive educational practices for the broader community. During the reporting period, the Foundation also donated to the Cerritos College Foundation and Heluna Health.Expenses $125,601 · grants $107,936
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 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-EZ 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
- 85-1593775
- 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-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $388,815
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,429
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $41,429 | $141,390 | $388,815 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $436,538 | $99,727 | $488,554 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $59,713 | $22,864 | $151,743 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 85-1593775).
Questions about LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC is 85-1593775.
- Is LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 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 LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LITTLE OWL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,429, expenses of $141,390 and total assets of $388,815 at year end.
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