Nonprofit · EIN 26-1656541
SAN DIEGO ATHENA
Also known as ATHENA
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $744,141 | $676,942 | $67,199 | $837,004 | $229,706 | $607,298 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $748,452 | $676,917 | $71,535 | $809,481 | $271,700 | $537,781 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $56,448
- Membership dues
- $56,448
- Program service revenue
- $672,070
- Investment income
- $15,623
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $228,764
- Other salaries and wages
- $109,299
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $419,642
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $49,860
- Occupancy
- $1,538
- Depreciation
- $722
- Program services (functional)
- $360,510
- Management and general (functional)
- $225,031
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $809,481
- Total assets, end of year
- $837,004
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $229,706
- Net assets, end of year
- $607,298
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,805
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $607,298
- Gross receipts
- $744,141
- Employees
- 5
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Smithson | CEO Officer | 40 | $228,764 |
| Christine Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Christy England | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Fatima Oguz | Board Associate Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Joanna Hubberts | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Pantea Khodami | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Sara Hyzer | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Kelly Hon | Board Associate Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Jaye Connolly-LaBelle | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Martha Weckel | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Alessandra Wall | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Kristin Gustafson | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Susan Poser | Chairman Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Leslie Nangle | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Jamie Tanner | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Ting | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Hala Madanat | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Gina Wallar | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Nicole Winters | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Kara Bortone | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Rachel Lydon | Non-Board Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Wendy Quach | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Smithson | CEO Officer | 40 | $221,023 |
| Christine Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Christy England | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Ida Khodami | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Sara Mohtashamipour | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Aine Shivnan | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Sara Hyzer | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Tashonda Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Jaye Connolly-LaBelle | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Michelle Vendel | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Charity Williams | Governing & Nom Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Kristin Gustafson | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Susan Poser | Chairman Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Leslie Nangle | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Jamie Tanner | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Tracy Ting | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Amy Romaker | Foundation Chmn Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Gina Wallar | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Nicole Winters | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Kara Bortone | Director Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Rachel Lydon | Non-Board Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9255 TOWNE CENTRE DR STE 350, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121-3060
- In care of
- % JEANINE JACOBSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Holly Smithson, 9255 TOWNE CENTER DRIVE 350, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
- Signed the 990
- HOLLY SMITHSON, CEO
- Phone
- (858) 568-8010
- Website
- http://athenasd.org
- Return prepared by
- ACCUVISORS INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-1656541 or by the name SAN DIEGO ATHENA.
- 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
Athena is a global, non-profit, advocacy organization that fast-tracks women in STEM through its portfolio of leadership programs and advocacy initiatives.By transforming women working in STEM into corporate leaders, Athena is widening the bridge to advance 1 million women leading in STEM, by 2030. With its 25+ year history anchored in Californias global STEM hub, Athena is now accelerating innovation worldwide, through gender equality.
Program accomplishments
- SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMIndustry focused peer groups (Life Sciences, Technology, CFO, Associate & C-Suite) which support the needs of women in their respective industries/demographics. Networking opportunities and educational programs provide opportunities for women to learn fromthe experiences of others by sharing challenges and successes.Expenses $606,022 · revenue $652,195
- ATHENA'S LIFTING WHILE CLIMBING SUMMITAthena's 3rd Annual Lifting While Climbing Summit offers a transformative experience as we ignite the leadership demands of our global STEM workforce. Whether you're looking to elevate your career, hone your leadership skills, or scale your company through diversity and inclusion, this summit offers access to modern-day leadership, timely workforce needs and the savvy career tactics essential to advance your growth while making a positive impact on the world around you. Join us and embark on a riveting journey of high-growth, limitless possibility, and innovation through equality. Grab your proverbial hiking shoes and join Athenas 3rd Annual Lifting While Climbing Summit on September 18 at San Diego State University's Montezuma Hall, where you can expect to:Assess the full range of career impacts you can make by lifting others in your workplaceIdentify the key steps and targeted behaviors essential to scaling new heights in your STEM careerAdopt the leadership principles and techniques of modern day leaders and alliesDeepen capacity to accelerate inclusive leaders that recognize innovation knows no genderExpenses $70,920 · revenue $76,323
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1656541
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $837,004
- Income (IRS master file)
- $744,141
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $744,141 | $676,942 | $837,004 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $748,452 | $676,917 | $809,481 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $788,547 | $625,805 | $761,267 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 26-1656541).
Questions about SAN DIEGO ATHENA
- What is the EIN of SAN DIEGO ATHENA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN DIEGO ATHENA is 26-1656541.
- Is SAN DIEGO ATHENA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2008.
- Are donations to SAN DIEGO ATHENA tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does SAN DIEGO ATHENA 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 SAN DIEGO ATHENA 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 SAN DIEGO ATHENA 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 SAN DIEGO ATHENA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Holly Smithson.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAN DIEGO ATHENA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $228,764 (Holly Smithson, CEO).
- How much revenue does SAN DIEGO ATHENA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $744,141, expenses of $676,942 and total assets of $837,004 at year end.
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