Nonprofit · EIN 95-3793829
FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $315,704 | $599,556 | -$283,852 | $389,774 | $8,272 | $381,502 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $630,146 | $344,143 | $286,003 | $673,767 | $5,786 | $667,981 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $401,903 | $298,780 | $103,123 | $668,662 | $0 | $668,662 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $278,374 | $259,141 | $19,233 | $565,539 | $0 | $565,539 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $15,658
- Investment income
- $144
- Net income from fundraising events
- $299,902
- Other revenue
- $299,902
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $128,792
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $144,833
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $566,108
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,448
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $673,767
- Total assets, end of year
- $389,774
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,272
- Net assets, end of year
- $381,502
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $381,502
- Gross receipts
- $332,455
- Employees
- 6
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY GURANGO | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SUE SYWAK | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JANE PAUL | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL MARTINEZ | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| THUY KUDSI | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARCHAR LAVI | President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAMIE SCHWARTZ | Co-President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BERTA HOWARD | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SUE SYWAK | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARCHAR LAVI | President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAMIE SCHWARTZ | Co-President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BERTA HOWARD | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SUE SYWAK | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARCHAR LAVI | President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAMIE SCHWARTZ | Co-President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BERTA HOWARD | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SUE SYWAK | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5540 W 77TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-3214
- Signed the 990
- SUE SYWAK, Treasurer
- Phone
- (310) 568-0735
- Return prepared by
- Richard Moon & Associates Accountancy Corp
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3793829 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL.
- 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
FUNDRAISING TO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE OPEN MAGNET CHARTER SCHOOL AND A LOS ANGELES PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTION AND SUPPLIES FOR ART, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, COMMUNITY GARDEN AND MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR ALL STUDENTS OF THE OPEN MAGNET CHARTER SCHOOL.Expenses $312,993
- BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION PROGRAM.Expenses $117,160
- COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INSTALLED, UPDATED AND MAINTAINED IN EACH CLASSROOM TO PROVIDE STUDENTS OF THE OPEN MAGNET CHARTER SCHOOL.Expenses $68,715
- LIBRARY, SUPPLIES, AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURSES.Expenses $67,240
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 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
- 95-3793829
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $389,774
- Income (IRS master file)
- $332,455
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $315,704 | $599,556 | $389,774 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $630,146 | $344,143 | $673,767 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $401,903 | $298,780 | $668,662 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $278,374 | $259,141 | $565,539 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 95-3793829).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL is 95-3793829.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL 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 THE OPEN SCHOOL 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 FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE OPEN SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $315,704, expenses of $599,556 and total assets of $389,774 at year end.
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