Nonprofit · EIN 56-2673729
BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE
Tax-exempt · SANTA ANA, CA 92701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $79,273 | $80,126 | -$853 | $66,905 | – | $66,905 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $69,279 | $75,554 | -$6,275 | $67,757 | $0 | $67,757 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,597
- Investment income
- $967
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,458
- Other revenue
- $3,167
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $61,811
- Occupancy
- $254
- Printing, publications and postage
- $46
- Other expenses
- $17,015
- Program services (functional)
- $79,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $67,758
- Total assets, end of year
- $66,905
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $66,905
- Cash, savings and investments
- $66,905
- Gross receipts
- $80,781
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Guerrero | Artistic Director | 20 | $0 |
| Diana Burbano | Literary Director | 5 | $0 |
| Adriana Alba | Board President | 2 | $0 |
| Yvonne Flores | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Margo Rofe | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Debra Russell | Co-Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Viramontes | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA GUERRERO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $15,867 |
| YOLANDA MENDIVELES | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| MARGO ROFE | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DEBRA GOMEZ RUSSELL | CO-TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| YVONNE FLORES | CO-TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| TONY VIRAMONTES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ADRIANA ALBA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 125 NORTH BROADWAY, SANTA ANA, CA 92701-8237
- In care of
- % SARA GUERRERO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 125 North Broadway, Santa Ana CA 92701
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Diana Burbano, 100 Atlantic 401, Long Beach CA 90802
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sara Guerrero, Artistic Director
- Website
- https://www.breathoffire.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 56-2673729 or by the name BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE.
- 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
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to create develop and produce original theatrical works that amplify the voices of Latina Chicana Indigenous and other historically underrepresented artists. The organization advances arts education cultural preservation and community engagement by providing inclusive performance opportunities artist development programs and accessible cultural experiences for diverse audiences.
Program accomplishments
- Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble produced and developed original theatrical works that amplify the voices of Latina Chicana and Indigenous women and gender-expansive artists. During the year the organization presented live performances new play development workshops artist residencies community engagement events and educational programming that served artists students and community members throughout Southern California. These programs supported the creation of new works provided professional opportunities for underrepresented theater artists expanded public access to culturally relevant performing arts and strengthened community participation through arts education and cultural storytelling.Expenses $79,813 · grants $1,000
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2673729
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A61)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $66,905
- Income (IRS master file)
- $80,781
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $79,273 | $80,126 | $66,905 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $69,279 | $75,554 | $67,757 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Diana Burbano | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Diana Burbano | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensem | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Sara Guerrero | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 56-2673729).
Questions about BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE
- What is the EIN of BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE is 56-2673729.
- Is BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE 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 BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Diana Burbano.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $79,273, expenses of $80,126 and total assets of $66,905 at year end.
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