Nonprofit · EIN 95-1644608
THE FID GROUP
Also known as FRIENDS IN DEED
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,269,655 | $5,522,237 | $1,747,418 | $3,949,816 | $306,338 | $3,643,478 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,421,128 | $4,580,280 | -$159,152 | $2,190,564 | $294,504 | $1,896,060 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,783,234 | $2,277,722 | -$494,488 | $2,182,699 | $127,487 | $2,055,212 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,089,574
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $42,694
- Net income from fundraising events
- $137,387
- Other revenue
- $137,387
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $144,656
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,787,481
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,311,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $151,137
- Depreciation
- $30,510
- Program services (functional)
- $4,838,077
- Management and general (functional)
- $334,017
- Fundraising (functional)
- $350,143
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,190,564
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,949,816
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $306,338
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,643,478
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $223,126
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,411,161
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,232,317
- Gross receipts
- $7,357,838
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 306
- Year formed
- 1945
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA LEVINE GRATER | Executive Dir. Officer | 2 | $133,712 | $8,656 |
| BRET SCHAEFER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WHITE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBY SINGER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER PELCH | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV AMY AITKEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HOWETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BOURLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NISHANTHI KURUKULASURIYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SALCIDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA SLAVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON MEADERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA LEVINE GRATER | Executive Dir. Officer | 2 | $128,519 | $7,910 |
| BRET SCHAEFER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WHITE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBY SINGER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER PELCH | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD CHEUNG | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY SANTERAMO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HOWETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERVIN GALVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BOURLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NISHANTHI KURUKULASURIYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SALCIDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA SLAVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON MEADERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbi Joshua Grater | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $117,846 | $6,487 |
| Ursula Hymen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Salcido | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Howett | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Debby Singer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nishanthi Kurukulasuriya | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Cheung | Immediate Past President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Bourland | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Dangerfield | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ervin Galavan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie White | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Pelch | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy Santeramo | Vice-ChairVice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bret Schaefer | Board ChairPresident Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 444 E WASHINGTON BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91104-2202
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSHUA LEVINE GRATER, 444 EAST WASHINGTON BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91101
- Signed the 990
- JOSHUA LEVINE GRATER, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (626) 797-2402
- Return prepared by
- LAWRENCE R MITCHELL & COMPANY CPAS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1644608 or by the name THE FID GROUP.
- 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
THE FID GROUP IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT THAT DELIVERS SOCIAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN THE GREATER PASADENA AREA WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, FOOD VULNERABILITIES, AND POVERTY.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED FOOD 3 DAYS WEEKLY, AS WELL AS BACKPACKS/SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TURKEYS, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS. THE BAD WEATHER SHELTER OPERATED JANUARY THROUGH APRIL, PROVIDING SHELTER NIGHTS THROUGH EMERGENCY MOTELS OR THE SHELTER. EVICTION PREVENTION AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED MONTHLY SUBSIDIES THAT KEPT FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES, AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT (EG. REFERRALS TO OTHER RESOURCES, FINANCIAL COUNSEL, ETC.) STREET OUTREACH PROVIDED INDIVIDUALS WITH HYGIENE KITS, FOOD, AND HARM REDUCTION SUPPLIES, AND WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION UNHOUSED FAMILIES INTO HOUSING. THE WOMEN'S ROOM HOSTED GUESTS FOR WHOM THEY SERVED WARM MEALS, PROVIDED SHOWERS, AND COMPLETED LOADS OF LAUNDRY.Expenses $4,838,077
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. 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
- 95-1644608
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,949,816
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,357,838
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,269,655 | $5,522,237 | $3,949,816 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,421,128 | $4,580,280 | $2,190,564 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,783,234 | $2,277,722 | $2,182,699 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,317,036 | $4,006,790 | $2,661,251 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 95-1644608).
Questions about THE FID GROUP
- What is the EIN of THE FID GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FID GROUP is 95-1644608.
- Is THE FID GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to THE FID GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FID GROUP file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of THE FID GROUP 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 THE FID GROUP 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 THE FID GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOSHUA LEVINE GRATER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FID GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,712 (JOSHUA LEVINE GRATER, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE FID GROUP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,269,655, expenses of $5,522,237 and total assets of $3,949,816 at year end.
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