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Nonprofit · EIN 95-1891341

ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA

Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91106

Financials

$516K$375K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$516,300$375,481$140,819$1,768,766$19,911$1,748,855
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$472,088
Membership dues
$7,080
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$43,612
Net rental income
$600
Other revenue
$600

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$258,498
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$12,620
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$14,330
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,220
Occupancy
$54,844
Depreciation
$11,866
Program services (functional)
$289,592
Management and general (functional)
$27,944
Fundraising (functional)
$57,945

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,632,802
Total assets, end of year
$1,768,766
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,911
Net assets, end of year
$1,748,855
Land, buildings and equipment
$343,609
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,703,855
Net assets with donor restrictions
$45,000
Gross receipts
$862,784
Employees
1
Volunteers
103
Year formed
1940
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Terry SauerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Denise HornickVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Sue LarsonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Jolene CadenbachVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Melinda MarangiVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Mary Ann McGovernVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Margaret CloughertyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Christine LangteauVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Karen SimaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Cynthia NelsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
820 E CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91106-3933
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Terry Sauer, 820 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
Signed the 990
Mary Ann McGovern, Treasurer
Phone
(626) 449-2068
Return prepared by
Katherine Gluck CPA

Mission

Assistance League of Pasadena volunteers transform lives through its community programs.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Operation School Bell provides new clothing, a gift card for shoes, books and/or school supplies to students through the Pasadena Unified School District and alliances with community groups serving children in the area.
    Expenses $100,196 · grants $84,591
  • Eaton Fire ReliefIn January 2025, the Pasadena and Altadena community served by the Organization was massively impacted by the devastating Eaton fire. The Organization responded to this disaster with financial contributions to local nonprofits that were dealing directly with individuals and nonprofits significantly affected by the fire.
    Expenses $67,000 · grants $67,000
  • Care & Comfort Kits (formerly Assault Survivor Kits) provides clothing kits and hygiene kits to survivors of assault, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those in crisis. The goal is to offer comfort and help restore dignity to these survivors. Kits are distributed through various alliances in the Pasadena community.
    Expenses $60,627 · grants $53,781
  • Bear Hugs provides teddy bears to comfort neglected, abused, or traumatized children and adults in the local area. The program is conducted in conjunction with over 20 community and first-responder agencies in the area.
    Expenses $40,359 · grants $35,096
  • Educational AdvancementProvides educational support and scholarships to youth in the Pasadena area, with a special emphasis on post-secondary education for youth aging out of the foster care system.
    Expenses $15,000 · grants $15,000
  • Very Important Performers recognizes Pasadena Unified School District middle school students each semester who have demonstrated significant improvement in academics, attendance, or behavior.
    Expenses $3,437 · grants $3,030
  • Serving Neighbors Around Pasadena! (SNAP!) provides aid in response to identified and emerging community needs that are not met by the other programs.
    Expenses $2,973

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-1891341
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
1945
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,768,766
Income (IRS master file)
$862,784

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025–––IRS
990May 2024–––IRS
990May 2023$412,763$312,062$1,448,040IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA

What is the EIN of ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA is 95-1891341.
Is ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
Are donations to ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA 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 ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Terry Sauer.
Who are the officers and directors of ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ADVANCING LIVES IN PASADENA have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $516,300, expenses of $375,481 and total assets of $1,768,766 at year end.

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