Nonprofit · EIN 81-4438145
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · NORTH HILLS, CA 91343
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $357,857 | $480,319 | -$122,462 | $249,145 | $68,420 | $180,725 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $361,708 | $465,214 | -$103,506 | $303,187 | $0 | $303,187 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $347,064
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,793
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,814
- Other salaries and wages
- $183,474
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $300,772
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,300
- Travel
- $559
- Program services (functional)
- $366,741
- Management and general (functional)
- $113,578
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $303,187
- Total assets, end of year
- $249,145
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $68,420
- Net assets, end of year
- $180,725
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $112,305
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $68,420
- Gross receipts
- $357,857
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED MORRIS | Emeritus Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles E Laing Jr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Guillermo Torres | Board Advisor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anchulee Raongthum | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lori B Schoenberg | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev David Farley | Board Advisor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ivana De Maria | Board Advisor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Aimee Porter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ivelise Markovits | Board Advisor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ninette Ayala | Board Advisor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gabriela Lagarda Arias | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Hillsberg Arya | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rosa L Navarrete | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thea Smolinki | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mayra Medina-Nez | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayra Medina-Nez | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| Mayra Medina-Nez | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| FRIDA RAMIREZ ALDAPA | EMPLOYEE | 35 | $0 |
| CAROLYN V MENDOZA | EMPLOYEE | 30 | $0 |
| Kendra L RIVERA | EMPLOYEE | 30 | $0 |
| DAYNA A MENDEZ | EMPLOYEE | 30 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayra Medina-Nez | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $81,425 |
| FRIDA RAMIREZ SANCHZ | EMPLOYEE | 35 | $54,137 |
| DAYNA A MENDEZ | EMPLOYEE | 30 | $41,972 |
| Magdaly VIVAS TIRADO | EMPLOYEE | 30 | $41,394 |
| Kendra L RIVERA | EMPLOYEE | 30 | $38,461 |
| FRED MORRIS | Emeritus Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles E Laing Jr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sumangala Bhattacharya | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Anchulee Raongthum | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gloria Myles | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev David Farley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ivana De Maria | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Aimee Porter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Goodman Pillsbury | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nayeli Perez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ivelise Markovits | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ninette Ayala | Board Advisor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gabriela Lagarda arias | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Hillsberg Arya | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Guillermo Torres | Board Advisor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Monia Ghacha | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mayra Medina-Nez | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Mayra Medina-Nez | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15435 RAYEN ST, NORTH HILLS, CA 91343-5119
- In care of
- % REVEREND FREDERICK BIRTEN MORRIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Mayra Medina-Nez, PO Box 2592, NORTH HILLS, CA 91393
- Signed the 990
- CHARLES E LAING JR CPA, Treasurer
- Phone
- (310) 497-0907
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-4438145 or by the name SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC.
- 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 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER, INC OFFER A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUPPORT, ADDRESSING LEGAL, SOCIAL AND BASIC NEEDS TO HELP REFUGEE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA, AND SOUTH AMERICA SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE AND THRIVE IN THEIR NEW ENVIRONMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Program accomplishments
- The San Fernando Valley Refugee Children Center, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to secure legal representation and social services for children and their families who have come to the United States seeking refuge from the violence in their countries of birth. Organization Mission: Part III Statement of Program Service AccomplishmentsMission:The Refugee Children Center (RCC) provides a healing embrace and dignified welcome to refugee children and families who journeyed from Meso and South America through the U.S.Mexico border. RCC supports their transition to life in the United States through a holistic, trauma-informed approach that addresses legal, social, and emotional needs while fostering resilience, belonging, and community connection.Program Accomplishments for 2024:RCC continued to serve refugee and immigrant families in the San Fernando Valley through integrated legal, social, and educational support programs.1. Immigration Legal Services Under Department of Justice (DOJ) Recognition and Accreditation, RCC provided 216 immigration-related services, including assistance with asylum, SIJS, and related applications. Twenty-five participants received pro bono legal consultations, and six families secured representation through pro bono and low bono attorneys. RCC also supported 22 families in completing and submitting USCIS applications and translated 22 legal documents from Spanish to English.2. Social and Supportive ServicesRCC offered wraparound support such as mental health referrals, crisis intervention, Medi-Cal enrollment, rent and food assistance, and housing support. These efforts promoted family stability and wellness for 215 active participants, including 50 new families.3. Early Childhood and Family EnrichmentRCC launched Nuevos Comienzos (New Beginnings), an early childhood education drop-in program focused on play-based learning, parent workshops, and wellness support.4. Children and Youth ProgramsRCC hosted 12 art therapy and youth empowerment sessions, a week-long spring break program, and ongoing tutoring and music lessons to nurture self-expression and learning. Over 8,900 meals were served through partnerships with Nest Global and Go Campaign.5. Caregiver and Community Engagement Through Cooking for the Soul and wellness workshops, caregivers led sessions celebrating traditional foods and cultural practices. Over 200 caregiver sessions promoted leadership, mindfulness, and community connection.6. Healing and Wellness in the Community GardenLaunched in June 2024, RCCs community garden offers families a safe space for reflection and environmental education. Participants cultivate traditional crops, learn composting, and preserve heirloom seeds through RCCs Seed Library, fostering Indigenous food sovereignty and sustainability.Looking Forward:RCC remains committed to expanding its holistic model of care, deepening partnerships, and strengthening early childhood and garden programming to continue fostering hope, dignity, and belonging for refugee and immigrant families rebuilding their lives in Los Angeles.Expenses $366,741
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
- 81-4438145
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $249,145
- Income (IRS master file)
- $357,857
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $357,857 | $480,319 | $249,145 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $361,708 | $465,214 | $303,187 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $625,356 | $393,541 | $406,371 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 81-4438145).
Questions about SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC is 81-4438145.
- Is SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC 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 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC 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 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC 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 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Mayra Medina-Nez.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REFUGEE CHILDREN CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $357,857, expenses of $480,319 and total assets of $249,145 at year end.
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