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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3228131

FRIENDS OF FORENSICS

Tax-exempt · UNION CITY, CA 94587

Financials

$445K$399K2023$406K$397K2024$422K$354K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF FORENSICS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$422,053$354,377$67,676$167,277$0$167,277
December 31, 2024990$405,788$396,865$8,923$99,601$0$99,601
December 31, 2023990$444,697$399,290$45,407$91,810$0$91,810
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$183,812
Program service revenue
$238,241
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$417
Accounting fees
$7,373
Travel
$31,177
Program services (functional)
$322,005
Management and general (functional)
$13,730
Fundraising (functional)
$18,642

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$99,601
Total assets, end of year
$167,277
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$167,277
Net assets without donor restrictions
$167,277
Gross receipts
$422,053
Employees
0
Volunteers
35
Year formed
1995
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
Sekou PagePresident
Officer
10$0
Brandon CaligarianSecretary
Officer
10$0
Megan LeBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Justin KurupExecutive Director
Officer
10$0
Nathan FeingershBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Jean KueiBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Tony MuckerBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Tommie Lindsey JrBoard Member - Advisor
Trustee or director
10$0
Amaballa CaminsBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Monica EiselBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Daniel AyubiJunior Board Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tommie Lindsey JrBoard Member - Advisor
Trustee or director
10$48,300
Justin KurupExecutive Director
Officer
10$5,000
Sekou PagePresident
Officer
10$0
Brandon CaligarianSecretary
Officer
10$0
Denny WuBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Nathan FeingershBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Jean KueiBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Tony MuckerBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Amaballa CaminsBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Monica EiselBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Daniel AyubiJunior Board Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Magan LeeJunior Board Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sekou PagePresident
Officer
10$0
Brandon CaligarianSecretary
Officer
10$0
Denny WuBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Amaballa CaminsBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Nathan FeingershBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Jean KueiBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Tony MuckerBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Caroline Bonita CoadyBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1800 H ST, UNION CITY, CA 94587-3321
In care of
% AUDREY KAY
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Justin Kurup, 1800 H Street, Union City, CA 94587
Signed the 990
Justin Kurup, DIRECTOR
Phone
(510) 471-2520
Return prepared by
AUDREY V KAY CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3228131 or by the name FRIENDS OF FORENSICS.

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

Mission

The Friends of Forensics raises funds to enable approximately 180 James Logan Highs School forensics students to participate in tournaments and competitions throughout the state and nationally.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • James Logan High School Forensics team members particpated in over 800 individual competitions during the school year. An entry fee is charged to participate in each individual category of tournaments. The competions were held virtually and in person. The expenses to participate include entry fee, trophies, judging fees, tournament staffing and coaching.
    Expenses $313,758 · revenue $222,140
  • The James Logan High School forensics department held summer camp. The forensics summer camp was attended by 50 students.
    Expenses $8,247 · revenue $16,100

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

IRS record

EIN
94-3228131
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
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$167,277
Income (IRS master file)
$422,053

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$422,053$354,377$167,277IRS
990December 2024$405,788$396,865$99,601XML
990December 2023$444,697$399,290$91,810XML
990December 2022$320,412$325,934$45,755IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 94-3228131).

Questions about FRIENDS OF FORENSICS

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF FORENSICS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF FORENSICS is 94-3228131.
Is FRIENDS OF FORENSICS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF FORENSICS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF FORENSICS 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 FRIENDS OF FORENSICS 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 FRIENDS OF FORENSICS 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 FRIENDS OF FORENSICS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Justin Kurup.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF FORENSICS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF FORENSICS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $422,053, expenses of $354,377 and total assets of $167,277 at year end.

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