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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4008382

THE ED LADDER

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Financials

$665K$581K2021$1M$776K2022$677K$730K2023$798K$872K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE ED LADDER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$798,192$871,791-$73,599$370,962$58,847$312,115
June 30, 2024990$676,956$729,983-$53,027$457,501$71,788$385,713
June 30, 2023990$1,014,590$775,894$238,696$526,161$87,421$438,740
June 30, 2022990$665,258$581,496$83,762$294,469$94,425$200,044
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,425
Program service revenue
$796,767
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$129,000
Other salaries and wages
$586,242
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$791,308
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,794
Occupancy
$8,490
Travel
$2,046
Program services (functional)
$734,993
Management and general (functional)
$136,798

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$457,501
Total assets, end of year
$370,962
Total liabilities, end of year
$58,847
Net assets, end of year
$312,115
Net assets without donor restrictions
$312,115
Gross receipts
$798,192
Employees
80
Volunteers
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
Jessann BlasExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$105,000
Honore M FilaBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director
10$12,000
Jeff FilaBoard President
Trustee or director
10$12,000
Darlynne MenkinBOD Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Chris MoellerBOD Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle LuellenEducation Director
Key employee
40$53,956
Honore M FilaBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director
10$12,000
Jeff FilaFinance Director
Officer
10$12,000
Steve CoxBoard President
Trustee or director
4$0
Robyn GallantBOD Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris MoellerBOD Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jessann BlasExecutive Director
Key employee
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle LuellenEducation Director
Key employee
40$53,205
Honore M FilaBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director
10$12,769
Jeff FilaExecutive Director
Officer
10$12,769
Steve CoxBoard President
Trustee or director
4$0
Robyn GallantBOD Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Chris MoellerBOD Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle LuellenEducation Director
Key employee
40$50,000
Honore M FilaBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director
10$12,000
Jeff FilaExecutive Director
Officer
10$9,000
Steve CoxBoard President
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5663 BALBOA AVE 508, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111-2705
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jeff Fila, 5663 Balboa Ave Ste 508, San Diego, CA 92111
Signed the 990
Jeff Fila, Finance Director
Phone
(619) 796-5450
990-N for 2013 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Modesta Gertrude C Mesina, 3785 Hatton St, San Diego CA 92111. Mailing address: 3785 Hatton St, San Diego CA 92111. Website: www.theedladder.org

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-4008382 or by the name THE ED LADDER.

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

Mission

Helping students thrive through academic instruction, support and mentoring that is accessible to everyone regardless of life circumstances.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Ed Ladder partnered with various school districts, private and charter schools, and other non-profit organizations to work with students who need supplemental academic support due to their life circumstances. These could be: they are low income, English Language Learners, have special needs, are in foster care or are recently adopted, are experiencing homelessness, are victims of domestic violence, are involved in the juvenile justice system, or whose parents are experiencing addiction or are incarcerated. 885 students were served during the fiscal year. The program proved to be effective in addressing academic challenges and led to significant improvements in key areas of academic functioning.
    Expenses $734,993 · revenue $796,767

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
45-4008382
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
2013
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$370,962
Income (IRS master file)
$798,192

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$798,192$871,791$370,962IRS
990June 2024$676,956$729,983$457,501IRS
990June 2023$1,014,590$775,894$526,161XML
990June 2022$665,258$581,496$294,469XML
990June 2021$354,619$339,934$167,076IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Modesta Gertrude C Mesina
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
June 30, 2014≤ $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 45-4008382).

Questions about THE ED LADDER

What is the EIN of THE ED LADDER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ED LADDER is 45-4008382.
Is THE ED LADDER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to THE ED LADDER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE ED LADDER 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 THE ED LADDER 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 THE ED LADDER 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 THE ED LADDER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jeff Fila.
Who are the officers and directors of THE ED LADDER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,000 (Jessann Blas, Executive Director).
How much revenue does THE ED LADDER have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $798,192, expenses of $871,791 and total assets of $370,962 at year end.

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