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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3046050

MOTHER NATIVES

Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95822

Financials

$65K$34K2024$155K$138K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MOTHER NATIVES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$155,444$137,800$17,644$48,889–$48,889
December 31, 2024990-EZ$64,915$33,669$31,246$31,246–$31,246
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$151
Other revenue
$155,293

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$35,548
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,729
Occupancy
$13,539
Other expenses
$85,984
Program services (functional)
$137,800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$31,245
Total assets, end of year
$48,889
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$48,889
Cash, savings and investments
$3,464
Gross receipts
$155,444

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHEVAUN ZAKHIRCEO, CFO40$0
JASON BOVESECRETARY2$0
MOLLY MCKINNEYASSISTANT TR2$0
GRAYSON SANDYDIRECTOR1$0
ANDREW STEVENSONDIRECTOR1$0
SEQUOIA ERASMUSDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHEVAUN ZAKHIRPRESIDENT40$0
MEG MYERSVICE PRESIDE2$0
AKELA HUDSONTREASURER2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4421 24TH ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95822-1408
In care of
% MOTHER NATIVES
Signed the 990-EZ
SHEVAUN ZAKHIR, CEO, CFO
Phone
(916) 690-0526
Return prepared by
SKOWRON & ASSOCIATES

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 99-3046050 or by the name MOTHER NATIVES.

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

Mission

WE ARE A LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICE THAT OFFERS AFFORDABLE RATES FOR DIY GARDENERS, AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, AND COMMUNITY FOR GARDENERS AND CREATIVES. THE BUSINESS PROVIDES FREE AND LOW COST GARDENING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES. WE HOST A FREE MONTHLY GARDEN CLUB WHERE COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN SHARE SEEDS, PLANT STARTS, AND KNOWLEDGE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MOTHER NATIVES HAS INSTALLED AND CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN TWO PUBLIC NATIVE PLANT GARDENS, CREATING POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY SPACES THAT BENEFIT BOTH PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE. WE ALSO PROVIDE A FREE COMMUNITY SEED LIBRARY AT OUR NURSERY, WHICH IS OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SUPPORTS RESOURCE SHARING AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY. IN ADDITION, WE ARE WORKING TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL BY GROWING PLANTS ON-SITE WITH THE GOAL OF KEEPING NURSERY PRICES AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. THESE EFFORTS REDUCE BARRIERS TO GARDENING, EXPAND ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH SHARED STEWARDSHIP OF THE LAND.
    Expenses $137,800

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for MOTHER NATIVES

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-3046050
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C42)
Assets (IRS master file)
$48,889
Income (IRS master file)
$155,444

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$155,444$137,800$48,889XML
990-EZDecember 2024$64,915$33,669$31,246IRS

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 99-3046050).

Questions about MOTHER NATIVES

What is the EIN of MOTHER NATIVES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MOTHER NATIVES is 99-3046050.
Is MOTHER NATIVES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to MOTHER NATIVES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MOTHER NATIVES 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 MOTHER NATIVES due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MOTHER NATIVES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of MOTHER NATIVES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MOTHER NATIVES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $155,444, expenses of $137,800 and total assets of $48,889 at year end.

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