Nonprofit · EIN 27-2997955
ARMS WIDE OPEN
Tax-exempt · EL CAJON, CA 92020
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $880,820 | $935,454 | -$54,634 | $226,582 | $60,153 | $166,429 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $609,141 | $489,603 | $119,538 | $228,656 | $7,593 | $221,063 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $131,541
- Program service revenue
- $723,103
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $26,176
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $244,058
- Other salaries and wages
- $28,576
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $301,401
- Professional fundraising fees
- $12,000
- Accounting fees
- $17,101
- Occupancy
- $141,132
- Travel
- $18,235
- Depreciation
- $26,621
- Program services (functional)
- $611,256
- Management and general (functional)
- $284,763
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,814
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $228,656
- Total assets, end of year
- $226,582
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $60,153
- Net assets, end of year
- $166,429
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $102,531
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $166,429
- Gross receipts
- $880,820
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Rubio | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $173,368 |
| Yvonne Rubio | President Trustee or director | 20 | $69,190 |
| Teresa Wignall | Treasurer Trustee or director | 20 | $28,576 |
| Noel Slattery | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Darlene Lokey-Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kerry Meads | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Rubio | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $61,490 |
| Yvonne Rubio | President Trustee or director | 20 | $40,926 |
| Teresa Wignall | Treasurer Trustee or director | 20 | $23,804 |
| Noel Slattery | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Darlene Lokey-Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kerry Meads | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 237 E MAIN ST STE A, EL CAJON, CA 92020-3911
- In care of
- % ANDREW MULLALY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 237 East Main Street, El Cajon CA 92020
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Yvonne Rubio, 237 East Main Street, El Cajon CA 92020
- Signed the 990
- Yvonne Rubio, President
- Phone
- (619) 579-6197
- Website
- www.awosd.org
- Return prepared by
- ESP Accounting
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-2997955 or by the name ARMS WIDE OPEN.
- 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
Arms Wide Open is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with special needs by fostering caring social environments and creating opportunities for recreation and participation in the arts.
Program accomplishments
- In 2022 AWO launched a touring group, AWO on Stage, to perform at parades, festivals, and similar. In 2024, AWO participants presented productions of Annie, Wizard of Oz, Beetlejuice, Grease, Shrek, and Newsies. Over the course of the year, approximately 85 performers participated in the productions. Each production ran for multiple performances and reached 1,000-2,000 audience members.Expenses $400,556 · revenue $114,522
- Arms Wide Open conducted dance, music, and theater classes at its studio in El Cajon, CA. Through these classes, Arms Wide Open reaches hundreds of children and adults with special needs.Expenses $210,700 · revenue $608,581
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
- 27-2997955
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $226,582
- Income (IRS master file)
- $880,820
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $880,820 | $935,454 | $226,582 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $609,141 | $489,603 | $228,656 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $399,124 | $306,600 | $144,683 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Yvonne Rubio | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $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 27-2997955).
Questions about ARMS WIDE OPEN
- What is the EIN of ARMS WIDE OPEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARMS WIDE OPEN is 27-2997955.
- Is ARMS WIDE OPEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to ARMS WIDE OPEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARMS WIDE OPEN 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 ARMS WIDE OPEN 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 ARMS WIDE OPEN 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 ARMS WIDE OPEN?
- The 990-N for 2012 names Yvonne Rubio.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARMS WIDE OPEN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,368 (Chris Rubio, Director).
- How much revenue does ARMS WIDE OPEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $880,820, expenses of $935,454 and total assets of $226,582 at year end.
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