Nonprofit · EIN 85-2800545
COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $206,959 | $171,088 | $35,871 | $61,627 | $0 | $61,627 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $86,028 | $82,905 | $3,123 | $25,702 | – | $25,702 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $206,956
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $105,467
- Management and general (functional)
- $65,621
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,703
- Total assets, end of year
- $61,627
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $61,627
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $61,627
- Gross receipts
- $206,959
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARY BRAZEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEN CHAVEZ | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN LACOMBE | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICARDO LORETTA | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY LOVELY | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE MAKINEN | SECRETARY/TR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAM WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICARDO LORETTA | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY LOVELY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| JULIE MAKINEN | SECRETARY/TR | 10 | $0 |
| CARY BRAZEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| KEN CHAVEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN LACOMBE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| PAM WATSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 207, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263-0207
- In care of
- % RICARDO LORETTA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RANDY LOVELY, 400 N AVENIDAS CABALLEROS 1, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
- Signed the 990
- RANDY LOVELY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (480) 231-8379
- Return prepared by
- CGC ACCOUNTANTS AND ADVISORS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-2800545 or by the name COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM 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
THE MISSION OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT EXCELLENT, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION IS RAISING MONEY TO SAVE THE OPINION PAGES AT THE DESERT SUN. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THE LOSS OF THIS FORUM WOULD BE A SIGNIFICANT BLOW TO CIVIC DIALOGUE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
- THE FOUNDATION IS RAISING MONEY TO SAVE THE OPINION PAGES AT THE DESERT SUN. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THE LOSS OF THIS FORUM WOULD BE A SIGNIFICANT BLOW TO CIVIC DIALOGUE IN OUR COMMUNITYExpenses $105,467
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2800545
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $61,627
- Income (IRS master file)
- $206,959
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $206,959 | $171,088 | $61,627 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $86,028 | $82,905 | $25,702 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 85-2800545).
Questions about COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION is 85-2800545.
- Is COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM 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 COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RANDY LOVELY.
- Who are the officers and directors of COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COACHELLA VALLEY JOURNALISM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $206,959, expenses of $171,088 and total assets of $61,627 at year end.
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