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Nonprofit · EIN 88-0887606

LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840

Financials

$35K$38K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2022990-EZ$34,782$37,784-$3,002$650$3,652-$3,002
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022

Revenue

Program service revenue
$34,782

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,600
Occupancy
$200
Other expenses
$35,984

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$650
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,652
Net assets, end of year
-$3,002
Cash, savings and investments
$650
Gross receipts
$34,782

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, 2022, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JARIR SAADOUNCEO6$0
NAFISA NAHRINOFFICER6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11107 BROOKHURST ST, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-1002
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
11107 BROOKHURST Street, Garden Grove CA 92840
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Jarir Saadoun, 11107 BROOKHURST ST, Garden Grove CA 92840
Signed the 990-EZ
JARIR SAADOUN, CEO
Return prepared by
CASTLE ACCOUNTING SERVICES

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-0887606 or by the name LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION.

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

Mission

IS TO SUPPLY READING BOOKS TO INMATE

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022

Program accomplishments

  • THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO SUPPLY READING BOOKS TO INMATE, CHAPLAINS AND VARIOUS ASSOCIATED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO WORKS WITH INCARCERATED POPULATIONS.NON-PROFIT
  • CORPORATION SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR HELPING THE INMATES,CHAPLAINS, AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND WITHIN THE UNITED STATES TO ENHANCE THEIR
  • EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND THE WELL-BEING OF THE INDIVIDUAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3).

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-0887606
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Jarir Saadoun
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Jarir Saadoun
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2022$34,782$37,784$650XML

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 88-0887606).

Questions about LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION is 88-0887606.
Is LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of LETTERS BEHIND BARS 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 LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names Jarir Saadoun.
Who are the officers and directors of LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LETTERS BEHIND BARS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022 it reported revenue of $34,782, expenses of $37,784 and total assets of $650 at year end.

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