Nonprofit · EIN 94-2656048
EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,860,363 | $3,693,914 | $1,166,449 | $7,758,482 | $3,288,389 | $4,470,093 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,487,257 | $3,613,912 | -$126,655 | $6,668,904 | $3,365,260 | $3,303,644 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,392,811 | $2,365,875 | $26,936 | $7,229,577 | $3,799,278 | $3,430,299 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,178,268
- of which government grants
- $985,555
- Program service revenue
- $669,862
- Investment income
- $12,233
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $503,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $160,741
- Other salaries and wages
- $755,637
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,115,289
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,284
- Accounting fees
- $257,722
- Occupancy
- $216,697
- Travel
- $41,892
- Depreciation
- $212,683
- Program services (functional)
- $2,896,312
- Management and general (functional)
- $797,602
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,668,904
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,758,482
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,288,389
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,470,093
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,272,473
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,696,050
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $774,043
- Gross receipts
- $4,860,363
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1979
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN HERRERA-MANSIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,757 | $27,787 |
| JORGE REGUERIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA LUISA CORTEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE PADILLA PONCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD BARBEAU | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO CERVANTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSA SANCHEZ DURAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI PICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GUADALUPE ZEPEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN HERRERA-MANSIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,124 | $27,933 |
| JORGE REGUERIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA LUISA CORTEZ | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUNE PADILLA PONCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD BARBEAU | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DORI INDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO CERVANTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSA SANCHEZ DURAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI PICKMNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GUADALUPE ZEPEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN HERRERA-MANSIR | Executive Direc Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| ANA LUISA CORTEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GUADALUPE ZEPEDA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDUARDO CERVANTES | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JORGE REGUERIN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| HEIDI PICKMAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD BARBEU | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROSA SANCHEZ DURAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUNE PADILLA PONCE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 23 E BEACH ST STE 209, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4638
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JORGE REGUERIN, 23 EAST BEACH STREET 209, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
- Signed the 990
- JORGE REGUERIN, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (831) 722-1224
- Website
- WWW.ELPAJAROCDC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WINDES INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2656048 or by the name EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
- 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
EL PAJARO CDC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY, AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROGRAMS. THE CORPORATION PROVIDES ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES, FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES, SELF-EMPLOYMENT, AND JOBS FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. THE CORPORATION SHALL ALSO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING OF HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS.
Program accomplishments
- TA & TRAINING: EL PAJARO CDC OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND COACHING SERVICES TAILORED TO BOTH ASPIRING AND ESTABLISHED ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS THE TRI-COUNTY REGION. OUR EXPERT GUIDANCE INCLUDES A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT, INCLUDING ACCESS TO FUNDING, DEVELOPING BUSINESS PLANS, ENHANCING TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES, STRENGTHENING ONLINE PRESENCE, FACILITATING BUSINESS GROWTH AND EXPANSION AND GENERAL COUNSELING. OUR SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND SUPPORTIVE FOR ENTREPRENEURS OF ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION AND LITERACY. IN ADDITION, EL PAJARO CDC OFFERS A VARIETY OF BUSINESS-FOCUSED TRAININGS FROM OUR COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE, EMPRESARI@, TO SINGLE-SESSION, INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS IN MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA, BUSINESS ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS ETHICS, CUSTOMER SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, OUR ANNUAL "DA DEL EMPRESARIO" IS A ONE-DAY BUSINESS CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS OWNERS AND START-UPS, AND THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS STRATEGIES AND SUCCESS STORIES FROM WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND LEADERS.Expenses $1,231,022 · grants $290,400 · revenue $12,400
- COMMERCIAL KITCHEN: THE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN INCUBATOR IS A SHARED-USE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN LAUNCHED IN JULY 2013 TO SUPPORT LOCAL SPECIALTY FOOD RELATED BUSINESSES ON THE CENTRAL COAST. EL PAJARO CDC PROVIDES ACCESS TO A PROFESSIONALLY EQUIPPED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS TO MARKETS. THIS FACILITY OFFERS AN ARRAY OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT INCLUDE BUSINESS COACHING, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ADVICE, ACCESS TO MARKETS, PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL ASSISTANCE.Expenses $768,639 · grants $200,000 · revenue $238,250
- LOAN PROGRAM: EL PAJARO CDC'S IN-HOUSE MICROLENDING PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS AND ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES WHO STRUGGLE TO ACCESS CAPITAL TO START AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. HISTORICALLY, OUR ENTREPRENEURS HAVE HAD TO RELY ON SAVINGS, FAMILY LOANS, OR PREDATORY LENDING TO FUND THEIR VENTURES. WE ARE THRILLED TO OFFER A SAFE AND AFFORDABLE LOAN ALTERNATIVE THROUGH OUR PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND CREDIT SERVICES.Expenses $442,884 · revenue $129,511
- WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER (WBC)Expenses $261,068 · grants $13,400
- BUSINESS INCUBATOR PLAZAExpenses $192,699 · revenue $289,701
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2656048
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,758,482
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,860,363
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,860,363 | $3,693,914 | $7,758,482 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,487,257 | $3,613,912 | $6,668,904 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,392,811 | $2,365,875 | $7,229,577 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,971,187 | $1,448,906 | $6,574,492 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 94-2656048).
Questions about EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is 94-2656048.
- Is EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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 EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JORGE REGUERIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,757 (CARMEN HERRERA-MANSIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EL PAJARO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,860,363, expenses of $3,693,914 and total assets of $7,758,482 at year end.
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