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Nonprofit · EIN 87-3704348

PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES

Tax-exempt · MARINA DL REY, CA 90292

Financials

$350K$314K2024$336K$319K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$336,053$319,391$16,662$34,128$7,589$26,539
December 31, 2024990$350,306$314,367$35,939$46,194$8,552$37,642
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$336,053
of which government grants
$249,691
Membership dues
$10,812
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$97,066
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$122,430
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,050
Travel
$20,582
Program services (functional)
$18,158
Management and general (functional)
$301,233

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,429
Total assets, end of year
$34,128
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,589
Net assets, end of year
$26,539
Gross receipts
$336,053
Employees
1
Volunteers
10
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Derek SmithPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$97,066
Shawn GunnVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Janice McNairTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Kathryne CooperDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Adrienne WillisDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Eric JaffeDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kevin Amoo-MensahDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Maurice MurphyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Katherine Lee CareyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Derek SmithCEO
Officer
40$51,256
Shawn GunnChairman
Officer
40$0
Janice McNairCFO
Officer
–$0
Kathryne CooperGeneral Partner–$0
Robyn RoginCOO
Officer
–$0
Adrienne WillisPresident–$0
Eric JaffeAdvisor–$0
Kevin Amoo-MensahClient Strategist–$0
Maurice MurphyAssistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4223 GLENCOE AVE STE C215 # 65, MARINA DL REY, CA 90292-8800
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Derek Smith, 5887 Obama Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Signed the 990
Derek Smith, President & CEO
Phone
(917) 476-8757
Return prepared by
Chicago Bookkeeping Solutions LLC

Mission

Our mission is to enable and empower talented early-stage founders and entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities in and around Los Angeles and beyond.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In 2025, Plug In South Los Angeles provided entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and ecosystem support to over 500 founders and small business owners across Los Angeles County, with a concentrated focus on South Los Angeles. The organization delivered 312 hours of direct mentorship and counseling, conducted 30 training programs, workshops, and events serving more than 250 attendees, and facilitated 50 referrals to industry experts. Program focus areas included capital readiness, business model validation, financial development, and go-to-market strategy. Founders supported by the organization secured outcomes including 10 non-dilutive awards ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, $500,000 in SBIR/STTR funding across 5 awards, $5 million in equity investments, $250,000 in loans across 8 transactions, 120 jobs created, and 1 successful acquisition. The organization also established 15 resource partnerships across capital access, legal, HR, and operations to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Los Angeles.
    Expenses $18,158

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-3704348
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$34,128
Income (IRS master file)
$336,053

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$257,592$257,998$32,732IRS
990December 2021$120,020$109,374$10,647IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES

What is the EIN of PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES is 87-3704348.
Is PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES 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 PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES 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 PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Derek Smith.
Who are the officers and directors of PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,066 (Derek Smith, President & CEO).
How much revenue does PLUG IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $336,053, expenses of $319,391 and total assets of $34,128 at year end.

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