Nonprofit · EIN 26-0820637
THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FULLERTON, CA 92833
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $178,213 | $209,283 | -$31,070 | $108,409 | $0 | $108,409 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $129,612 | $133,137 | -$3,525 | $139,479 | $0 | $139,479 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $139,320 | $179,762 | -$40,442 | $143,004 | $0 | $143,004 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $178,213
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $209,283
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $139,479
- Total assets, end of year
- $108,409
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $108,409
- Cash, savings and investments
- $107,311
- Gross receipts
- $178,213
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CHARLES ODIPO | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
| BEN ODIPO | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 |
| ALYSIA ODIPO | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM HERRIN | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| DR CHERYL CRIPPEN | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| AARON STABEL | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| KAYE EKSTRAND | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY ODIPO | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY BUJOLD | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY VRIELING | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE ODIPO | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CHARLES ODIPO | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
| BEN ODIPO | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 |
| ALYSIA ODIPO | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM HERRIN | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| DR CHERYL CRIPPEN | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| AARON STABEL | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| KAYE EKSTRAND | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY ODIPO | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY BUJOLD | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY VRIELING | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE ODIPO | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CHARLES ODIPO | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
| BEN ODIPO | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 |
| ALYSIA ODIPO | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| DR WILLIAM HERRIN | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| DR CHERYL CRIPPEN | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| AARON STABEL | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| KAYE EKSTRAND | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY ODIPO | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY BUJOLD | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY VRIELING | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE ODIPO | BOARD MEMBER/ TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1715 YERMO PL, FULLERTON, CA 92833-1355
- In care of
- % BENJAMIN ODIPO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 1715 YERMO PL, FULLERTON CA 928331355
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Ben Odipo, 1715 Yermo Place, Fullerton CA 92833
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ALYSIA ODIPO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (626) 963-3661
- Website
- HTTP://FRIENDSOFYIMBO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RJI INTERNATIONAL CPAS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-0820637 or by the name THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO.
- 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
TO SUPPORT THE VILLAGE OF MUGUNA, ANGWENYO AND UYOMA, KENYA IN RAISING FUNDS FOR CLEAN WATER, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH, AND MICRO-ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS UNDER THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS:1. CLEAN WATER - PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR WATER TANKS, GUTTERS AND FITTINGS FOR HOUSEHOLDS IN MUGUNA VILLAGE. ALSO SUPPORTING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR THE FOY FUNDED WATER WELL AND ASSOCIATED SANITATION TRAINING PROGRAMS.2. EDUCATION - PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR TEACHING STAFF, SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORSHIPS, SCHOOL UNIFORM PURCHASE FOR ALL STUDENTS,SANITARY HYGIENE PADS FOR GIRLS IN GRADE 5-8, PURCHASE OF REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS FOR ALL STUDENTS, INSTALLATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARY (PROJECTOR ANDSOUND), LAPTOPS FOR ALL TEACHERS, STUDENT ASSESSMENT KITS, CLASSROOM REPAIRS, VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP, PE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE.3. COMMUNITY HEALTH - SPONSORSHIP OF MEDICAL CAMP - GENERAL CHECKUP/REFERRAL AND DENTAL WORK.4. MICROENTERPRISE -FUNDING OF BAKERY STARTUP BUSINESS AND YOUTH MOBILIZATIONS AND ONGOING SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0820637
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Ben Odipo | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $178,213 | $209,283 | $108,409 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $129,612 | $133,137 | $139,479 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Ben Odipo | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $139,320 | $179,762 | $143,004 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: BEN Odipo | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: BEN Odipo | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: BEN Odipo | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 26-0820637).
Questions about THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO
- What is the EIN of THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO is 26-0820637.
- Is THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO 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 THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Ben Odipo.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FRIENDS OF YIMBO have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $178,213, expenses of $209,283 and total assets of $108,409 at year end.
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