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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2465260

FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD

Tax-exempt · SAN MATEO, CA 94401

Financials

$2.3M$182K2023$410K$219K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$410,373$219,440$190,933$3,401,927$0$3,401,927
June 30, 2024990$2,284,992$182,427$2,102,565$3,158,446$0$3,158,446
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$257,283
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$106,407
Net income from fundraising events
$44,683
Other revenue
$46,683

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,000
Program services (functional)
$210,137
Management and general (functional)
$9,303

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,158,446
Total assets, end of year
$3,401,927
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$3,401,927
Publicly traded securities
$2,811,463
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,401,927
Gross receipts
$443,949
Employees
0
Year formed
2011
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNY YANGChairman
Officer
20$0
JANET YAOFUNDRAISING
Officer
20$0
JENNIFER LISecretary
Officer
20$0
ANNE KEEPresident
Officer
20$0
JENNIFER VEGAFINANCIAL SEC
Officer
20$0
CATHY SZETOVICE Chairman
Officer
20$0
MICHELLE RHIETreasurer
Officer
20$0
JULIE CHENFUNDRAISING
Officer
20$0
MINDY SURUKIPROGRAM
Officer
20$0
THERESA SHEKLIAISON
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNY YANGChairman
Officer
20$0
THERESA SHEKVP FUNDRAISING
Officer
20$0
JENNIFER LISecretary
Officer
20$0
ANNE KEEVP PROGRAM
Officer
20$0
SANDY CHOUFINANCIAL SEC
Officer
20$0
CATHY SZETOVICE Chairman
Officer
20$0
MICHELLE RHIETreasurer
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 123, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-0123
In care of
% COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
715 Indian Ave, San Mateo CA 94401
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Cari Pang Chen, 407 Hiller St, Belmont CA 94402
Signed the 990
JENNY YANG, Chairman
Phone
(650) 200-3350
Return prepared by
Kevin Lam CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-2465260 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD.

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

Mission

Our mission is to support K-8 Mandarin instruction within the San Mateo-Foster City School District in order to enable students from all backgrounds the opportunity to develop a mastery of Mandarin Chinese language and appreciation of Chinese culture.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our mission is to support K-8 Mandarin instruction within the San Mateo-Foster City School District in order to enable students from all backgrounds the opportunity to develop a mastery of Mandarin Chinese language and appreciation of Chinese culture.
    Expenses $210,137

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2465260
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
2012
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,401,927
Income (IRS master file)
$443,949

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$410,373$219,440$3,401,927XML
990June 2024$2,284,992$182,427$3,158,446XML
990June 2023$215,204$132,371$993,274IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Cari Pang Chen
June 30, 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 45-2465260).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD is 45-2465260.
Is FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD 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 FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD 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 FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD 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 FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD?
The 990-N for 2011 names Cari Pang Chen.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE MANDARIN SCHOLARS IN THE SMFCSD have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $410,373, expenses of $219,440 and total assets of $3,401,927 at year end.

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