Nonprofit · EIN 42-1772730
THIRD STEP MINISTRY
Tax-exempt · WHITTIER, CA 90603
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $279,275 | $182,577 | $96,698 | $220,746 | $0 | $220,746 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $143,486 | $191,516 | -$48,030 | $144,875 | – | $144,875 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $144,204 | $113,743 | $30,461 | $189,680 | – | $189,680 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $258,687
- of which government grants
- $68,932
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $20,588
- Other revenue
- $20,588
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $29,427
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $26,068
- Accounting fees
- $1,941
- Occupancy
- $55,708
- Travel
- $1,166
- Program services (functional)
- $104,237
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,986
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $144,875
- Total assets, end of year
- $220,746
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $220,746
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $220,746
- Gross receipts
- $352,896
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria R Camarillo | Chairwoman Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Valerie Valverde | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Gersch | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Borja | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Melesia Higuera | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Myrna Dekker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Maria Romo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melesia Higuera | Director | 2 | $28,740 |
| Maria R Camnarillo | President | 4 | $0 |
| Valerie Valverde | Vice President | 4 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Gersch | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Borja | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Myrna Dekker | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Maria Ayala Romo | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria R Camnarillo | President | 4 | $0 |
| Valerie Valverde | Co Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Gersch | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Lisa Borja | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Melesia Higuera | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Myrna Dekker | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Maria Ayala Romo | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Desiree Johnson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Diana Vasquez | Dorector | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 11445, WHITTIER, CA 90603-0445
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH GERSCH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 15626 Yellowbrook Lane, La Mirada CA 90638
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Elizabeth Gersch, 15626 Yellowbrook Lane, La Mirada, CA 90638
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Maria R Camarillo, 15626 Yellowbrook Lane, La Mirada CA 90638
- Signed the 990
- Elizabeth Gersch, Treasurer
- Phone
- (562) 708-3506
- Website
- www.3rdstepministry.org
- Return prepared by
- Carlberg Co
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 42-1772730 or by the name THIRD STEP MINISTRY.
- 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
Support for women suffering from addiction and recovery support
Program accomplishments
- Fund Raising for Scholarships, Golf Tournament, Sielnt Auction, Amazon Book Sales, Recovery Ride Ticket, TShirts ProjectExpenses $104,237 · revenue $94,209
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1772730
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $220,746
- Income (IRS master file)
- $352,896
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $279,275 | $182,577 | $220,746 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $143,486 | $191,516 | $144,875 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $144,204 | $113,743 | $189,680 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Maria R Camarillo | June 30, 2017 | ≤ $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 42-1772730).
Questions about THIRD STEP MINISTRY
- What is the EIN of THIRD STEP MINISTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THIRD STEP MINISTRY is 42-1772730.
- Is THIRD STEP MINISTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to THIRD STEP MINISTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THIRD STEP MINISTRY 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 THIRD STEP MINISTRY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THIRD STEP MINISTRY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THIRD STEP MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Elizabeth Gersch.
- Who are the officers and directors of THIRD STEP MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THIRD STEP MINISTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $279,275, expenses of $182,577 and total assets of $220,746 at year end.
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