Nonprofit · EIN 27-2047925
SAMOAN SOLUTIONS
Tax-exempt · BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $127,581 | $152,936 | -$25,355 | $0 | – | $3,409 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $169,882 | $148,876 | $21,006 | $28,764 | – | $28,764 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $114,125 | $155,172 | -$41,047 | $5,189 | – | $5,189 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $66,103
- Membership dues
- $825
- Program service revenue
- $60,653
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $28,033
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,430
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $32,748
- Occupancy
- $58,929
- Other expenses
- $33,226
- Program services (functional)
- $100,263
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,764
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,409
- Gross receipts
- $127,581
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epi Aumavae | President - Director of Operations | 60 | $1,180 |
| Vou Aumavae | Secretary - Program Coordinator | 30 | $250 |
| Fagasavali Misa | Board Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Merita Lene | Board Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Tuitele | Pacific Islander Community Co-Chair | 2 | $16,500 |
| Epi Aumavae | Board President & Director of Operations | 60 | $4,355 |
| Talavou Aumavae | Board Treasurer & AGANU'U Program Coordinator | 3 | $1,880 |
| Fagasavali Misa | Board Vice President | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epi Aumavae | Board President | 80 | $4,300 |
| Fagasavali Misa | Board Vice President | 30 | $0 |
| Vou Aumavae | Board Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Lita Lene | Board Treasurer | 25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 833 MAHLER RD STE 5, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-1609
- In care of
- % EPI L AUMAVAE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 5353, South San Francisco CA 94083
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Epi L Aumavae, 988 Sandra Court 1, South San Francisco CA 94080
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Epi Aumavae, President- Director of Operations
- Phone
- (650) 392-5677
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-2047925 or by the name SAMOAN SOLUTIONS.
- 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
Samoan Solutions is an educational & cultural organization that exists to provide resources/resource connection, education, and data representation
Program accomplishments
- Ta'iala Youth Exchange Program - This is our 2nd year facilitating the Ta'iala Youth Exchange program. The program provides Pacific Islander youth the opportunity to travel to Samoa for a 2 week exchange program that focusses on cultural connection, environmental & climate practices and arts. While we currently do not have a grant for this program, we are thankful for the community support that is used to fund this program.Expenses $19,359
- Pacific Islander Initiative Community Co-Chair for San Mateo County BHRS. In this role, we have been able to increase the number of Pacific Islander Mental Health First Aiders; host 4 workshops offering traditionally underserved youth in the SF Bay Area access to knowledge & language of Mental Health; increase awareness of BHRS Career PathwaysExpenses $21,975 · grants $21,975
- Le Maota Community Space - Although, we had to ultimately close our doors October 20, 2025, Le Maota Community Space continued to be a valued space for resources to connect with our PI community and for our people to gather for workshops, programs and events. This year, the majority of the expenses were paid for through donations.Expenses $58,929
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2047925
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1
- Income (IRS master file)
- $127,581
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $127,581 | $152,936 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $169,882 | $148,876 | $28,764 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $114,125 | $155,172 | $5,189 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Epi L Aumavae | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Epi Aumavae | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Epi Leone Aumavae | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-2047925).
Questions about SAMOAN SOLUTIONS
- What is the EIN of SAMOAN SOLUTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAMOAN SOLUTIONS is 27-2047925.
- Is SAMOAN SOLUTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to SAMOAN SOLUTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAMOAN SOLUTIONS 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 SAMOAN SOLUTIONS 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 SAMOAN SOLUTIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAMOAN SOLUTIONS?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Epi L Aumavae.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAMOAN SOLUTIONS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,180 (Epi Aumavae, President - Director of Operations).
- How much revenue does SAMOAN SOLUTIONS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $127,581, expenses of $152,936 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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