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Nonprofit · EIN 88-0596118

BE HERD FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423

Financials

$115K$45K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BE HERD FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$115,000$44,610$70,390$103,026–$103,026
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$115,000

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$25,000
Other expenses
$19,610
Program services (functional)
$25,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$32,636
Total assets, end of year
$103,026
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$103,026
Cash, savings and investments
$103,026
Gross receipts
$115,000

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeanne Fontana MD PhDFounder and CEO20$0
Ramon BecerraTreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5023 MATILIJA AVE, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423-1237
In care of
% JEANNIE FONTANA
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
5023 Matilija Ave, Sherman Oaks CA 91423
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Jeannie Fontana, 5023 Matilija Ave, Sherman Oaks CA 91423
Signed the 990-EZ
Jeannie Fontana, CEO and Founder

Mission

Advancing mental health and wellbeing through education research collaboration and stakeholder engagement to improve access to effective care.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Educational outreach and stakeholder engagement related to mental health and wellbeing. During 2025 the organization participated in conferences and conducted listening sessions with clinicians researchers community members and policy leaders to identify barriers to care and inform development of future public education initiatives and programs aimed at improving access to mental health services.
    Expenses $25,000

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-0596118
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$103,026
Income (IRS master file)
$115,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Jeannie Fontana
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$251,291$709,196$54,666IRS
990December 2022$640,000$127,429$556,945IRS

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 BE HERD FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BE HERD FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BE HERD FOUNDATION is 88-0596118.
Is BE HERD FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BE HERD FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BE HERD 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 BE HERD FOUNDATION 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 BE HERD FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BE HERD FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names Jeannie Fontana.
Who are the officers and directors of BE HERD FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BE HERD FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $115,000, expenses of $44,610 and total assets of $103,026 at year end.

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