Nonprofit · EIN 77-0289965
AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA
Tax-exempt · SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,722,360 | $1,677,139 | $45,221 | $349,596 | $60,646 | $288,950 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,584,400 | $1,541,223 | $43,177 | $253,729 | $10,000 | $243,729 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $415,234 | $446,085 | -$30,851 | $200,552 | $0 | $200,552 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $129,173
- of which government grants
- $38,445
- Membership dues
- $175
- Program service revenue
- $1,581,299
- Investment income
- $11,888
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $62,987
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,554
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $89,914
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,233
- Program services (functional)
- $1,677,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $253,729
- Total assets, end of year
- $349,596
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $60,646
- Net assets, end of year
- $288,950
- Gross receipts
- $1,722,360
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROY BIRD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARY JACKA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HELEN GALVAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARIA GARCIA-CACIQUE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID COELHO | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PETE LLENAS | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROY BIRD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARY JACKA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HELEN GALVAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARIA GARCIA-CACIQUE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID COELHO | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PETE LLENAS | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIE GALVAN | PROGRAM ADMIN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $3,600 |
| FELIX ESPARZA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID COEHLO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARMEN CASTRO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARY JACKA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROY BIRD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EILEEN ARMIJO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 702 E EL CAMINO ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-4118
- In care of
- % HELEN GALVAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROY BIRD, 702 E EL CAMINIO, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
- Signed the 990
- HELEN GALVAN, Secretary
- Phone
- (805) 478-6230
- Website
- AGIFEDFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Benedetti & Associates CPA Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0289965 or by the name AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA.
- 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
The American GI Forum Education Foundation is organized to solicit and receive funds through grants, bequests, gifts, and contributions to provide educational scholarships, grants, loans, and support for educational research and related activities benefiting qualified and financially needy individuals. The Foundation also provides assistance to veterans and their families facing physical, emotional, or financial hardship.
Program accomplishments
- Scholarship Awards ProgramSince 1979, the American GI Forum of Santa Maria has awarded over 600 scholarships totaling more than $500,000 to local students. Supported by member fundraising and contributions from individuals, small businesses, and investment income, the program continues to promote educational advancement.Veterans Family Assistance ProgramIn partnership with local agencies, the Foundation provides emergency aidsuch as food, clothing, lodging, transportation, and medicationsto veterans and their families, primarily those who are homeless. Funding is provided by corporate sponsors including Verizon, ExxonMobil, and Pfizer.Low-Cost Internet ProgramTo bridge the digital divide, the Foundation partners with the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and Frontier Communications to help eligible households access affordable Internet service and receive free HP Chromebooks.Computer Literacy ClassesThrough CETFs School2Home Initiative, trained Foundation team members conduct virtual classes on computer literacy, online safety, and digital parenting for families across California.Time-of-Use (TOU) Community Education ProjectIn collaboration with Energy Upgrade California, the Foundation educates low-income and multicultural communities about new electricity rate structures and energy conservation practices to help reduce costs and protect the environment.Expenses $1,677,139
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0289965
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $349,596
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,722,360
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,722,360 | $1,677,139 | $349,596 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,584,400 | $1,541,223 | $253,729 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $415,234 | $446,085 | $200,552 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 77-0289965).
Questions about AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA is 77-0289965.
- Is AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA 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 AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROY BIRD.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,722,360, expenses of $1,677,139 and total assets of $349,596 at year end.
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