Nonprofit · EIN 95-4847950
LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,459,577 | $1,671,966 | -$212,389 | $799,656 | $310,346 | $489,310 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,582,973 | $1,520,602 | $62,371 | $981,775 | $287,746 | $694,029 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,380,497 | $1,665,750 | -$285,253 | $749,463 | $131,573 | $617,890 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $965,110
- Program service revenue
- $487,664
- Investment income
- $6,803
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $131,216
- Other salaries and wages
- $768,175
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,074,482
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $80,090
- Occupancy
- $86,372
- Depreciation
- $14,781
- Program services (functional)
- $1,293,073
- Management and general (functional)
- $257,306
- Fundraising (functional)
- $121,587
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $981,775
- Total assets, end of year
- $799,656
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $310,346
- Net assets, end of year
- $489,310
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $77,122
- Publicly traded securities
- $204,867
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$229,774
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $719,084
- Gross receipts
- $1,459,577
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARISSA WEIRICK | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CARLOS VALLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLIE PLOWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA BOYKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAZEL PERERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JODI MORENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JODEAN GIESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSIRIS PANIAGUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAZEL PERERA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ADOABI GWACHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ENG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLIE PLOWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA BOYKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLOS VALLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE WEAVER-GOLLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLARISSA WEIRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JODEAN GIESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSIRIS PANIAGUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAZEL PERERA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ADOABI GWACHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ENG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLIE PLOWMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLA BOYKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLOS VALLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE WEAVER-GOLLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLARISSA WEIRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JODEAN GIESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 393 N LAKE AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101-1213
- In care of
- % JOANNE MATHEW
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- UNITHA MUHAMMAD, 393 N LAKE AVENUE, PASADENA, CA 91101
- Signed the 990
- UNITHA MUHAMMAD, INTERIM ED
- Phone
- (626) 449-4960
- Website
- WWW.GOSTARS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HENSIEK & CARON CPA'S
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4847950 or by the name LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC.
- 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
LAKE AVENUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO BE A COMMUNITY TAHT AFFIRMS, EQUIPS AND EMBOLDENS YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE A LIFE OF PURPOSE, SERVICE, AND MEANING.
Program accomplishments
- STARS SUPPORTS OUR PASADENA AREA YOUTH WITH KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THEIR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC LIVES.OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE ENGAGING EXPERIENCES IN: CREATIVE ARTS, LEADERSHIP/EMPOWERMENT DEVELOPMENT, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $332,457 · revenue $2,160
- THE STARS COLLEGE PROGRAM IS AN INTERDEPENDENT PROGRAM THAT WELCOMES STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ACHIEVING A CERTIFICATION OR DEGREE PROGRAM. OUR HOPE IS TO SEE OUR STUDENTS PURSUE CAREERS ALIGNED WITH THEIR ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, PERSONAL, AND SPIRITUAL GOALS. OUR PROGRAM SEEKS TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN SUPPORT SYSTEMS AROUND OUR STUDENTS THROUGH IGRADUATE GUIDANCE, RESOURCE EVENTS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP STUDENTS THRIVE.Expenses $118,444
- WELLNESS IS AN ACTIVE PROCESS OF BECOMING AWARE AND MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES TOWARDS A BALANCED AND FULFILLING LIFE. STARS' WELLNESS PROGRAM AIMS TO EQUIP OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THEIR SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH.Expenses $288,068 · revenue $231,936
- Expenses $554,104 · revenue $253,568
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-4847950
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $799,656
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,459,577
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,459,577 | $1,671,966 | $799,656 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,582,973 | $1,520,602 | $981,775 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,380,497 | $1,665,750 | $749,463 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,469,663 | $1,529,983 | $1,029,983 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 95-4847950).
Questions about LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC is 95-4847950.
- Is LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC 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 LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names UNITHA MUHAMMAD.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LAKE AVENUE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,459,577, expenses of $1,671,966 and total assets of $799,656 at year end.
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