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Nonprofit · EIN 85-4116013

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · VENICE, CA 90291

Financials

$165K$44K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$164,957$43,687$121,270$177,678–$177,678
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$160,310
Program service revenue
$4,647
Investment income
$0

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$18,843
Other expenses
$24,844
Program services (functional)
$11,800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$56,408
Total assets, end of year
$177,678
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$177,678
Cash, savings and investments
$177,678
Gross receipts
$164,957

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sebastian ScalesPresident40$0
Sam ReddyTreasurer10$0
Stephanie ByrneSecretary10$0
Bob ScalesBoard Member5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
27 WESTMINSTER AVE APT 102, VENICE, CA 90291-3653
In care of
% SEBASTIAN SCALES
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
27 Westminster Ave 102, VENICE CA 90291
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Sebastian Scales, 27 Westminster Ave 102, VENICE CA 90291
Signed the 990-EZ
Sebastian Scales, President

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-4116013 or by the name WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC.

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

Mission

Provide support to trauma survivors.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Foundation developed completed and began distributing its first documentary What Happened To You. The film shares the healing journey of the Foundations president through childhood sexual abuse as well as the presidents first childhood friend who was paralyzed in college after falling off of a roof. The film weaves the stories of their lives with stand-up comedy they perform throughout. The film was screened at festivals around the world and released publicly in 2025. The trailer for the film has been viewed over 100 million times online. The project educates the public validates survivor experiences and promotes trauma-informed awareness laughter and healing.
    Expenses $11,800
  • The Foundations president delivered a keynote address at the Childrens Advocacy Centers of Illinois Champions of Children conference in Chicago where he shared his story of childhood sexual abuse and the trial process culminating in healing through EMDR therapy meditation community and stand-up comedy with hundreds of Child advocates therapists prosecutors and others who work in the field of helping children dealing with trauma.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
85-4116013
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$177,678
Income (IRS master file)
$164,957

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$164,957$43,687$177,678IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Sebastian Scales
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Sebastian Scales
December 31, 2022≤ $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 85-4116013).

Questions about WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC is 85-4116013.
Is WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU 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 WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC 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 WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC 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 WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names Sebastian Scales.
Who are the officers and directors of WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $164,957, expenses of $43,687 and total assets of $177,678 at year end.

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