Nonprofit · EIN 94-2431483
KARA
Tax-exempt · PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,100,519 | $2,058,140 | $42,379 | $2,013,583 | $137,664 | $1,875,919 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,821,655 | $1,832,849 | -$11,194 | $1,947,820 | $114,774 | $1,833,046 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $1,695,498 | $1,447,781 | $247,717 | $1,917,947 | $96,528 | $1,821,419 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,849,820
- of which government grants
- $28,369
- Program service revenue
- $175,756
- Investment income
- $66,155
- Net income from fundraising events
- $7,982
- Net income from gaming
- $806
- Other revenue
- $8,788
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $198,245
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,073,942
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,464,951
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,844
- Occupancy
- $280,006
- Travel
- $7,300
- Depreciation
- $6,878
- Program services (functional)
- $1,470,062
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,116
- Fundraising (functional)
- $374,962
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,947,820
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,013,583
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $137,664
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,875,919
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,896
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,306,518
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,676,594
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $199,325
- Gross receipts
- $2,127,396
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 266
- Year formed
- 1976
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Santucci | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $180,000 | $18,245 |
| Shelly A Gillan | Dir. of Programs | 40 | $102,500 | $21,320 |
| Elizabeth Liz Quinn | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Odabashian | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Ovbiagele | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacquie Davidson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Keili Deal | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Penny Dong | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Carrillo Fecher | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Griffin | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caitlin Smallwood | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalvyn Rasquinha | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Salas | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Alvey | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Santucci | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $167,508 | $18,245 |
| Elizabeth Liz Quinn | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Odabashian | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Ovbiagele | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Warren Chiang | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Penny Dong | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Carrillo Fecher | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caitlin Smallwood | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| William J Goines | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalvyn Rasquinha | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Salas | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Griffin | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Alvey | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ke'ili Deal | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacquie Davidson | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Santucci | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $157,000 | $14,800 |
| Liz Quinn | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Odabashian | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| William J Goines | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Warren Chiang | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Matsumori | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Salas | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalvyn Rasquinha | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Priscilla Lau | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Librie | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Penny Dong | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Carrillo Fecher | At Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 457 KINGSLEY AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-3222
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- James A Santucci, 457 Kingsley Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Signed the 990
- James A Santucci, Executive Director
- Phone
- (650) 321-5272
- Website
- www.kara-grief.org
- Return prepared by
- Iryna AC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2431483 or by the name KARA.
- 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
Kara provides grief support for children, teens, families and adults. Guided by its core values of empathy and compassion, and belief that loss and grief impact everyone, Kara supports people of all ages on their journey through grief so they can move toward renewed hope and meaning.
Program accomplishments
- Serving the SF Bay Area since 1976, Kara provides comprehensive bereavement support and grief education services to the community through individual and group peer support; in-house psychotherapy; on site crisis intervention; bereavement education and training services; Camp Kara, a bereavement camp for children 6-17 years old; and community workshops and events. Staff and over 200 trained volunteers provide the care, compassion, connection, and community necessary to facilitate healing for those who are grieving. Peer support grief services are provided at no cost and without limit to the duration. In addition, therapeutic services are provided for a reasonable fee. Service format options may include both in-person and telehealth (phone or video meetings) models.Service Summary: Designed to meet the unique needs of the bereaved, Kara offers information, emotional support, connections, and a safe space to express and normalize feelings of grief. - For individuals and families, we offer both peer support and therapy services. Peer Support Services are offered in both English and Spanish, and provided by highly trained volunteers with experience in healing from their own personal loss. Fees are not charged for our peer support services. Services include:-- One-on-One Support for Adults;-- Group Support for Adults (including Loss Specific and general Drop-In Groups);-- Activities for Young Adults (such as hikes, journaling, and expressive arts workshops)-- Group Support for Children, MiddleSchoolers, and Teens;-- Schools-based Group Support for Children; and-- Camp Kara an annual weekend grief camp for ages 6 17.Grief Therapy Services are available for individuals or families whose loss is complicated by higher degrees of trauma or emotional circumstances. Services are offered in English and on a limited basis in Spanish, and are provided by supervised mental health counselors working toward their licensing. - For Organizations, Schools and Professionals, Kara provides support through our Community Outreach Program. Services are often customized and can include: -- Crisis Response & Debriefings offered on-site to help process grief when a death has occurred or is expected. -- Consultations to provide guidance and direction on supporting an organizations community.-- Training & Education - on topics such as understanding the symptoms of grief, talking with children about death, and supporting grieving friends and colleagues.- Annual community events also provide the bereaved a collective opportunity to remember or honor loved ones who have died. Each year, Kara hosts our: WalknRun to Remember, Day of the Dead Celebration (Da de Muertos), Navigating the Holidays Workshop, and Candlelight Service of Remembrance. 2024 AccomplishmentsKara served over 6,000 Bay Area community members with highlights as follows: - Caring staff responded to over 1,640 service inquiries.- 266 volunteers provided 15,100 hours in service to the bereaved; an estimated value of $580,000 (Independent Sector)- Compassionate volunteers provided individual and group grief support to 1,039 adults and children.- Clinical staff and associates served 115 individuals with grief-specific therapy, providing 1,834 sessions.- We reached 1,836 individuals through grief training and crisis support, serving 93 organizations.- 1,655 individuals were reached through our outreach and awareness activities- 632 individuals participated in our in-person and online community events, building awareness and connection. The impact of our services as expressed through six client voices:- 19 years ago my husband passed away, and my 10-year-old daughter and I came to the group Kara sessions. I was so grateful that we were not pressured or made to feel unwelcome since we could not contribute significantly. My daughter is grown, and I am better able to contribute at this time. I have not forgotten the great benefits that we received by coming for our group sessions.- Being able to attend virtual group sessions with peers of my age who'd also experienced the death of someone so important to them, made me feel less alone.- I felt comforted, embraced, accompanied in this process in a safe place to share my feelings. The facilitators were excellent and I feel its important for the community to have these services in Spanish. - My dad died when I was 13, and I attended a grief camp in 2008. I remember the experience made me feel so much less alone and normalized my grief. I wanted to be able to give back to kids and families in the same way I was supported, and I'm so honored and grateful to be able to do that now as an adult through Kara.- My counselor helped me when I was truly lost. She walked next to me during a time of great suffering and made sure I didnt float away. - I'm so grateful to have found Kara. This death has been such a painful & lonely journey. Kara has created a safe space for me to share my feelings and listen/support others. Thank you so much.Expenses $1,470,062 · revenue $175,756
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2431483
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,013,583
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,127,396
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,100,519 | $2,058,140 | $2,013,583 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,821,655 | $1,832,849 | $1,947,820 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,756,065 | $1,738,431 | $1,945,177 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,695,498 | $1,447,781 | $1,917,947 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 94-2431483).
Questions about KARA
- What is the EIN of KARA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KARA is 94-2431483.
- Is KARA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to KARA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KARA 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 KARA 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 KARA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of KARA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names James A Santucci.
- Who are the officers and directors of KARA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $180,000 (James A Santucci, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does KARA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,100,519, expenses of $2,058,140 and total assets of $2,013,583 at year end.
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