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Nonprofit · EIN 88-0910557

BECHINATOWN

Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

Financials

$138K$158K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BECHINATOWN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$137,500$157,713-$20,213$7,781–$7,781
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$137,500

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$89,400
Occupancy
$18,750
Printing, publications and postage
$8,960
Other expenses
$40,603
Program services (functional)
$157,713

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$27,994
Total assets, end of year
$7,781
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$7,781
Cash, savings and investments
$7,781
Gross receipts
$137,500

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
Lily LoCEO/Treasurer20$0
Laura LiSecretary20$0
Russell LoweVice President10$0
Johnson HorDirector4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
127 WAVERLY PL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108-1610
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
127 Waverly Place, San Francisco CA 94108
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Lily Lo, 127 Waverly Place, San Francisco CA 94108
Signed the 990-EZ
Lily Lo, CEOTreasurer
Phone
(415) 434-0738
Return prepared by
Cecilia Eng

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-0910557 or by the name BECHINATOWN.

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

Mission

Sustainable cultural/economic/community engagement

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Hosted a community Night Market recognized by USA TODAY, promoting local restaurants, retail shops, and small businesses thru cultural performances, music, and family activities. Funds supported event management and operations.
    Expenses $112,500
  • Distributed culturally appropriate pantry gift packages to seniors in low-income housing during Lunar New Year. Non-cash contributions were primarily used for food and essential items.
    Expenses $13,120
  • Organized annual holiday event serving children in SRO and low-income housing, providing games and toy distribution to promote community engagement and holiday support. Funds supported event management and operations.
    Expenses $6,207
  • Replaced and upgraded decorative lanterns in Chinatown to improve public safety, neighborhood aesthetics, and cultural preservation.
    Expenses $25,886

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-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BECHINATOWN

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

IRS record

EIN
88-0910557
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)
$7,781
Income (IRS master file)
$137,500

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$137,500$157,713$7,781IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Lily Lo
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Lily Lo
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Lily Lo
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 88-0910557).

Questions about BECHINATOWN

What is the EIN of BECHINATOWN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BECHINATOWN is 88-0910557.
Is BECHINATOWN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BECHINATOWN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BECHINATOWN 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 BECHINATOWN 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 BECHINATOWN 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 BECHINATOWN?
The 990-N for 2024 names Lily Lo.
Who are the officers and directors of BECHINATOWN?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BECHINATOWN have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $137,500, expenses of $157,713 and total assets of $7,781 at year end.

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