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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4923442

DEGENIUS

Tax-exempt · SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Financials

$183K$172K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEGENIUS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$183,000$172,277$10,723$41,688$3,399$39,104
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$183,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,100
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$621
Other expenses
$160,556
Program services (functional)
$147,628

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$28,381
Total assets, end of year
$41,688
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,399
Net assets, end of year
$39,104
Cash, savings and investments
$21,688
Gross receipts
$183,000

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dana Dal BoPresident25$0
Alexis PaceSecretary4$0
Ryan TrattnerTreasurer4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
960 3RD ST APT 411, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403-2539
In care of
% DANA DAL BO
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
960 3rd Street unit 411, Santa Monica CA 90403
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Dana Dal Bo, 960 3rd Street unit 411, Santa Monica CA 90403
Signed the 990-EZ
Dana Dal Bo, President

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-4923442 or by the name DEGENIUS.

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

Mission

Degenius Foundation democratizes access to cutting-edge technology education by reducing financial barriers for talented students. We provide scholarships for students to attend major technology conferences and hackathons covering full or partial costs including registration travel and accommodation. Our programs include mentor dinners connecting students with industry professionals networking opportunities at technology events and pathways to employment in the technology sector. By making professional development experiences accessible regardless of financial background we help students gain exposure to emerging technologies and build careers in technology fields.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Program 1: Conference and Hackathon Scholarship Program. We provided over 100 full and partial scholarships removing financial barriers for students to attend premier technology conferences and hackathons including Accelerate Solana and other major industry events. Scholarships covered conference registration airfare accommodation and meals. Students gained direct exposure to cutting-edge technologies including blockchain artificial intelligence and emerging platforms. Participants networked with industry leaders attended technical workshops and competed in hackathons with several students securing employment opportunities or internships as a direct result. The program transformed access to professional development experiences typically unavailable to students facing economic constraints creating pathways from education to technology careers.
    Expenses $87,449 · grants $11,100
  • Program 2: Student Professional Development and Employment Program. We provided 10 paid professional work opportunities for students in program operations community outreach event coordination and technology projects. Students developed real-world skills in project management communications event logistics and professional collaboration while earning income. This hands-on experience built resumes developed professional networks and created pathways to full-time technology employment. Several participants leveraged this experience to secure positions at technology companies. The program demonstrated that investing in student talent through paid work creates sustainable career trajectories while building organizational capacity through student contributions.
    Expenses $50,992
  • Program 3: Mentor Networking and Professional Connection Program. We organized intimate mentor dinners and networking events connecting close to 100 students with experienced technology industry professionals founders and executives. These curated gatherings facilitated meaningful relationships beyond typical conference interactions providing students with career guidance industry insights and professional mentorship. Students gained access to professional networks typically unavailable to them with mentors offering advice on career paths technical skill development and industry opportunities. Multiple students reported securing internships job offers or long-term mentorship relationships as direct outcomes. The program created a welcoming bridge between students and the technology industry countering intimidation barriers in professional networking.
    Expenses $9,187

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for DEGENIUS

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
93-4923442
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$41,688
Income (IRS master file)
$183,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$183,000$172,277$41,688XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Dana Dal Bo
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 93-4923442).

Questions about DEGENIUS

What is the EIN of DEGENIUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEGENIUS is 93-4923442.
Is DEGENIUS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to DEGENIUS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DEGENIUS 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 DEGENIUS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DEGENIUS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DEGENIUS?
The 990-N for 2023 names Dana Dal Bo.
Who are the officers and directors of DEGENIUS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DEGENIUS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $183,000, expenses of $172,277 and total assets of $41,688 at year end.

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