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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3018188

CALIFORNIA REVELS

Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94612

Financials

$287K$259K2022$133K$113K2024$171K$172K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CALIFORNIA REVELS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2026990-EZ$170,723$172,098-$1,375$56,554$0$56,554
July 31, 2025990-EZ$132,719$112,651$20,068$57,929$0$57,929
July 31, 2023990$286,914$259,260$27,654$55,109$55,109$0
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$87,172
Program service revenue
$73,588
Investment income
$434
Net income from sales of inventory
$9,529
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$61,903
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,586
Occupancy
$100,735
Printing, publications and postage
$6,874
Program services (functional)
$106,919

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$57,929
Total assets, end of year
$56,554
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$56,554
Cash, savings and investments
$56,554
Gross receipts
$173,233

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 July 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christopher BrydenBoard President5$0
Chas SchleySecretary5$0
Jia WuTreasurer6$0
Carolyn ThiessenDirector3$0
Sarah LambDirector8$0
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christopher BrydenBoard President5$0
Chas SchleySecretary5$0
Dan GrossTreasurer8$0
Carolyn ThiessenDirector1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle PersoffDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Dan GrossTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Sara HurleyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Mary Catherine HaugDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carolyn ThiessenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael SchmidDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sofia PellegriniBoard President
Officer
5$0
Chas SchleySecretary
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2501 HARRISON ST SUITE U8, OAKLAND, CA 94612-3811
Signed the 990-EZ
JIA WU, TREASURER
Phone
(510) 452-9334

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3018188 or by the name CALIFORNIA REVELS.

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

Mission

California Revels seeks to create a joyful, transcendent experience of belonging and human connection through meaningful, participatory engagement with tradition and cultural diversity, in recognition of our deep alignment with the rhythms of Nature, universally held values, and collective future.

990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Production of our public performances of our annual mid-winter theatrical show, combining songs, theatrical play, and traditions from diver cultures. The production promotes an understanding of various cultural values through music, dance, and play for participants ranging from toddlers to seniors.
    Expenses $99,222
  • Held celebrations of seasonal festivities from various cultures throughout the year.
    Expenses $1,586
  • Lending or low-cost renting of costumes and theatrical supplies to other regional performing arts and educational organizations, in order to further promote education in the performing arts.
    Expenses $6,111

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
94-3018188
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
1987
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$56,554
Income (IRS master file)
$173,233

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJuly 2026$170,723$172,098$56,554XML
990-EZJuly 2025$132,719$112,651$57,929XML
990July 2023$286,914$259,260$55,109XML
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––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 94-3018188).

Questions about CALIFORNIA REVELS

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA REVELS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA REVELS is 94-3018188.
Is CALIFORNIA REVELS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to CALIFORNIA REVELS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CALIFORNIA REVELS 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 CALIFORNIA REVELS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending July 31, 2027) is due December 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CALIFORNIA REVELS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA REVELS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CALIFORNIA REVELS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $170,723, expenses of $172,098 and total assets of $56,554 at year end.

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