Nonprofit · EIN 88-3488608
SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93728
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $409,529 | $595,478 | -$185,949 | $1,021,130 | $213,372 | $807,758 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,195,120 | $313,377 | $881,743 | $1,013,642 | $1,555 | $1,012,087 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $155,470 | $25,126 | $130,344 | $130,344 | $0 | $130,344 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $425,588
- Program service revenue
- $1,529
- Investment income
- $792
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$18,380
- Other revenue
- -$18,380
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,266
- Other salaries and wages
- $155,589
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $400,298
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,021
- Accounting fees
- $2,500
- Travel
- $9,478
- Program services (functional)
- $278,779
- Management and general (functional)
- $232,288
- Fundraising (functional)
- $84,411
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,013,642
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,021,130
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $213,372
- Net assets, end of year
- $807,758
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $745,577
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $807,758
- Gross unrelated business income
- $792
- Gross receipts
- $618,710
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2023
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel Schmidt | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $115,360 |
| Vishinna Turner | Vice President Officer | 0 | $29,780 |
| Alexandria Desiga | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Stanley Johnson | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jacob Bailey | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Casey Lauderdale | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Edgar Salazar | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Yania Escobar | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mirna Garcia | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jess Fitzpatrick | – Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel Schmidt | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $101,507 |
| German Quinonez | – Key employee | 0 | $77,267 |
| Elliot Bailey | – Key employee | 0 | $48,720 |
| Jess Fitzpatrick | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $575 |
| Miguel Arambula | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Alexandria Desiga | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Stanley Johnson | Vice President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jacob Bailey | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Casey Lauderdale | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Edgar Salazar | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Yania Escobar | – Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel Schmidt | Executive Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 621 N FULTON ST, FRESNO, CA 93728-3403
- In care of
- % KIEL SCHMIDT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Stanley Johnson Board Pres, 1525 Van Ness Ave Apt116, Fresno, CA 93721
- Signed the 990
- KIEL SCHMIDT, Executive Director
- Phone
- (559) 492-7249
- Return prepared by
- Mid Valley Tax & Accounting
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-3488608 or by the name SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To help the community have access to affordable housing that they will ultimatley own as well as supporting the arts and beautification of Fresnos Tower District.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, South Tower Community Land Trust completed and sold the first Community Land Trust home in Fresno County, located at 517 N. Farris Ave. The organization also acquired the adjacent property at 525 N. Farris Ave. and began rehabilitation activities for an anticipated sale in 2026. In addition, South Tower Community Land Trust initiated predevelopment activities for eight new affordable homes on properties acquired in 2024, expanding the pipeline of permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.STCLT also conducted their 3rd annual Queer Housing Summit which is an event put on for the community in order to share and address issues the community is facing.Expenses $104,142
- During 2025, the organization enhanced community infrastructure and public spaces by completing the installation of four bike racks at Broadway Parque and four public murals and other art installations. These improvements expanded access to bicycle amenities, supported active transportation, and enriched the community through public art that enhances neighborhood identity and engagement.Expenses $99,565 · revenue $1,529
- In 2025, South Tower Community Land Trust advanced community development initiatives by acquiring a 2,300-square-foot commercial building to establish a nonprofit resiliency center serving neighborhood residents. The organization also successfully advocated for community health and equitable land use policies as part of the Tower District Specific Plan update and raised $6,631 in support of a new Tower District Library, strengthening community resources and neighborhood infrastructure.Expenses $75,072
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-3488608
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,021,130
- Income (IRS master file)
- $618,710
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $409,529 | $595,478 | $1,021,130 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,195,120 | $313,377 | $1,013,642 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $155,470 | $25,126 | $130,344 | XML |
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 88-3488608).
Questions about SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
- What is the EIN of SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST is 88-3488608.
- Is SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST 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 SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST 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 SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST 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 SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Stanley Johnson Board Pres.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,360 (Kiel Schmidt, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SOUTH TOWER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $409,529, expenses of $595,478 and total assets of $1,021,130 at year end.
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