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Nonprofit · EIN 92-3854485

ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC

Tax-exempt · IRVINE, CA 92620

Financials

$316K$238K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$315,731$237,560$78,171$227,716$6,206$221,510
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$114,160
of which government grants
$21,000
Program service revenue
$203,722
Investment income
$2,125
Net income from fundraising events
-$4,953
Net income from sales of inventory
$677
Other revenue
-$4,276

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$153,232
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$158,174
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,000
Occupancy
$13,926
Travel
$702
Program services (functional)
$120,925
Management and general (functional)
$116,635

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$137,775
Total assets, end of year
$227,716
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,206
Net assets, end of year
$221,510
Net assets without donor restrictions
$169,386
Net assets with donor restrictions
$52,124
Gross receipts
$320,684
Employees
3
Volunteers
55
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAMA WAREHPRESIDENT / EXECUTIVE DIR
Officer
25$18,501
KHADEEJA ABDULLAHSECRETARY / PROGRAM DIR
Officer
25$18,249
SYMA A CHAUDHRYTREASURER / ADMIN DIR
Officer
25$18,249
MASOOD KHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
RHAMIS KENTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
HASSAN ELWANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5520 TRABUCO RD, IRVINE, CA 92620-5705
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
374 SHADY OAK DR, CORONA CA 928825943
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SYMA ASLAM, 5520 Trabuco Rd, Irvine, CA 92620
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Sama Wareh, 374 SHADY OAK DR, CORONA CA 928825943
Signed the 990
SYMA ASLAM, TREASURER
Phone
(909) 206-2226
Return prepared by
Jewelle F Khan

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 92-3854485 or by the name ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC.

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

Mission

AWI is focused on fostering conservation and stewardship of our environment. This is accomplished through outdoor classes covering various subject topics (science, language arts, social studies, art, math, environmental awareness and justice, etc) and engaging students in connection, conservation, and awareness of our natural world.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDING OUTDOOR CLASSES, CAMPOUTS, AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR VARIOUS AGES. SUBJECTS COVERED INCLUDE SCIENCE, LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES, ART, MATH, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, AND ENGAGING STUDENTS IN CONNECTION, CONSERVATION, AND AWARENESS OF NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT.
    Expenses $113,952 · revenue $191,679
  • COMMUNITY EVENTS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS, OPEN TO ALL, TO BRING COMMUNITY TOGETHER. THESE EVENTS FOCUS ON VARIOUS RESTORATION PROJECTS AND CLEAN-UP THAT RAISE AWARENESS ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND DEEPENING OUR UNDERSTANDING AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH NATURE WHILE FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
    Expenses $6,973 · revenue $12,043

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-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-3854485
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)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$227,716
Income (IRS master file)
$320,684

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$315,731$237,560$227,716XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Sama Wareh
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: SAMA WAREH
December 31, 2023≤ $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 92-3854485).

Questions about ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC

What is the EIN of ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC is 92-3854485.
Is ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC 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 ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC 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 ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC 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 ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SYMA ASLAM.
Who are the officers and directors of ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,501 (SAMA WAREH, PRESIDENT / EXECUTIVE DIR).
How much revenue does ART AND WILDERNESS INSTITUTE COMMUNITY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $315,731, expenses of $237,560 and total assets of $227,716 at year end.

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