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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0260289

MERAQUAS OF IRVINE

Tax-exempt · IRVINE, CA 92602

Financials

$182K$184K2022$197K$219K2023$275K$251K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MERAQUAS OF IRVINE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$274,750$251,080$23,670$49,424$1,861$47,563
August 31, 2024990-EZ$196,559$218,870-$22,311$25,594$1,701$23,893
August 31, 2023990-EZ$182,430$184,057-$1,627$47,771$1,567$46,204
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$123,773
Membership dues
$123,773
Program service revenue
$149,380
Investment income
$2
Other revenue
$1,595

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$115,809
Program services (functional)
$245,026
Management and general (functional)
$6,054

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$25,595
Total assets, end of year
$49,424
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,861
Net assets, end of year
$47,563
Gross receipts
$274,750
Employees
0
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GARY RICHARDSONPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
FAN ZHANGSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
PAYAL SHAHTREASURER
Officer
–$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GARY RICHARDSONPRESIDENT0$0
FAN ZHANGSECRETARY0$0
NHI BANHTREASURER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIA PEREGUDOVAPRESIDENT0$0
GINA LEESECRETARY0$0
LILLIAN KANGTREASURER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 60302, IRVINE, CA 92602-6010
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PAYAL SHAH, PO BOX 60302, IRVINE, CA 92602
Signed the 990
PAYAL SHAH, TREASURER
Phone
(949) 903-6512
Return prepared by
LAN & SONG CPAS LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0260289 or by the name MERAQUAS OF IRVINE.

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

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BY ENCOURAGING THE ADVANCEMENT OF PHYSICAL FITNESS

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MERAQUAS OF IRVINE FUNDS A SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING TEAM FROM ORANGE COUNTY. SWIMMERS ARE PROVIDED DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION THROUGH THIS PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INVOLVES TRAVELING AND COMPETING IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL COMPETITIONS. GEAR, COACH FEES, AND TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE INCURRED. MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS ARE USED TO FUND THESE EXPENSES.
    Expenses $245,026

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
33-0260289
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
1993
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$49,424
Income (IRS master file)
$274,750

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$274,750$251,080$49,424XML
990-EZAugust 2024$196,559$218,870$25,594XML
990-EZAugust 2023$182,430$184,057$47,771XML
990-EZAugust 2022–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2021–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2020–––IRS
990-EZAugust 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 33-0260289).

Questions about MERAQUAS OF IRVINE

What is the EIN of MERAQUAS OF IRVINE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MERAQUAS OF IRVINE is 33-0260289.
Is MERAQUAS OF IRVINE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to MERAQUAS OF IRVINE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MERAQUAS OF IRVINE 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 MERAQUAS OF IRVINE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MERAQUAS OF IRVINE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MERAQUAS OF IRVINE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names PAYAL SHAH.
Who are the officers and directors of MERAQUAS OF IRVINE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MERAQUAS OF IRVINE have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $274,750, expenses of $251,080 and total assets of $49,424 at year end.

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