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Nonprofit · EIN 95-3169593

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BUELLTON, CA 93427

Financials

$970K$1.1M2023$1.3M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,261,154$1,248,857$12,297$493,989$267,476$226,513
December 31, 2023990$969,655$1,063,024-$93,369$386,636$172,544$214,092
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$905,610
of which government grants
$455,041
Program service revenue
$337,464
Investment income
$67
Net income from fundraising events
$18,013
Other revenue
$18,013

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$114,400
Other salaries and wages
$491,056
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$657,757
Professional fundraising fees
$7,950
Accounting fees
$17,122
Depreciation
$12,565
Program services (functional)
$1,133,617
Management and general (functional)
$107,290
Fundraising (functional)
$7,950

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$386,636
Total assets, end of year
$493,989
Total liabilities, end of year
$267,476
Net assets, end of year
$226,513
Land, buildings and equipment
$271,448
Net assets without donor restrictions
$226,513
Gross receipts
$1,333,372
Employees
30
Volunteers
42
Year formed
1977
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAMELA GNEKOWCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$114,400
JUDITH DALEPRESIDENT/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
CINDY MATHEWSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SUSAN BECKMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
GABRIELLE ROBBINSVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RICH NAGLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0
PETER KULPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
PRICILLA HIGGINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAMELA GNEKOWEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$114,400
JUDITH DALEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
CINDY MATHEWSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
IRENE COVINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
GABRIELLE ROBBINSVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RICH NAGLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1400 W HIGHWAY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427-9407
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PAM GNEKOW, 164 W HWY 246, BUELLTON, CA 93427
Signed the 990
PAM GNEKOW, CEO
Phone
(805) 688-4571
Return prepared by
MACFARLANE FALETTI & CO LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3169593 or by the name SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION.

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

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED TO SUPPORT SENIORS, VETERANS, AND AT-RISK COMMUNITIES IN THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY AND BEYOND BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL NUTRITION, TRANSPORTATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ONE THRIFT STORE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.LUNCHES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, INCLUDING HOME DELIVERY FOR THOSE UNABLE TO TRAVEL.TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS; LOCAL BUS TRANSPORTATION AND RIDES TO MEDICAL FACILITIES.
    Expenses $1,133,617 · revenue $337,464

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-3169593
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
1978
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$493,989
Income (IRS master file)
$1,333,372

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,261,154$1,248,857$493,989XML
990December 2023$969,655$1,063,024$386,636XML
990December 2022$935,453$901,184$365,896IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 95-3169593).

Questions about SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION is 95-3169593.
Is SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION 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 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PAM GNEKOW.
Who are the officers and directors of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,400 (PAMELA GNEKOW, CEO).
How much revenue does SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,261,154, expenses of $1,248,857 and total assets of $493,989 at year end.

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