Nonprofit · EIN 83-1961921
KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Also known as BICI LIBRE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LOS ANGELES, CA 90032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $156,876 | $164,304 | -$7,428 | $22,398 | $59 | $22,339 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ (amended) | $89,232 | $66,060 | $23,172 | $30,328 | $877 | $29,451 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $150,015
- Program service revenue
- $6,459
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $86
- Other revenue
- $316
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $310
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $43,852
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $61,633
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $40,712
- Occupancy
- $2,742
- Printing, publications and postage
- $418
- Other expenses
- $58,489
- Program services (functional)
- $99,238
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,328
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,398
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $59
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,339
- Cash, savings and investments
- $10,921
- Gross receipts
- $156,965
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna Iraheta | CEO | 20 | $26,591 |
| Woodsin Joseph-Sandberg | CFO | 20 | $17,261 |
| Alicia Vargas | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Sunshine Anderson | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Pauletta Peirce | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Jordan Gonzalez | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Marcos Luna | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Ocampo | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna Iraheta | CEO | 10 | $10,678 |
| Woodsin Joseph-Sandberg | CFO | 10 | $7,036 |
| Alicia Vargas | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sunshine Anderson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3547 HILLVIEW PL, LOS ANGELES, CA 90032-1404
- In care of
- % RAY VEITIA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 333 North Reno Street, Los Angeles CA 90026
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Woodsin Joseph-Sandberg, 333 North Reno Street, Los Angeles CA 90026
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Woodsin Joseph-Sandberg, CFO
- Phone
- (323) 326-3226
- Website
- karmicaction.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-1961921 or by the name KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
- 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
Karmic Action Retribution Management Agency (KARMA) is a community agency that promotes public empowerment through education. We aim to support grassroots organizations that focus on communities most affected by economic disparities, healthcare inequities and systemic inequality. KARMA programs include Bici Libre Bicycle Shop, which operates a bike repair program, a community tool library, a DIY volunteer membership program and provides support to organizations utilizing the bicycle for programming. KARMA Program RIM/L.A. Rooted, education rooted in community leadership, environmental stewardship and ancestral wisdom. L.A. Rooted programs consist of bike safety workshops, youth leadership education through bike and outdoor programming and community health engagements. Roots In Motion is a mental health services awareness and outreach. KARMA is the fiscal sponsors of School for Ecocene.
Program accomplishments
- KARMA's Take Action for Mental Health awareness events.Expenses $42,494 · grants $76,500
- Bici Libre offers bikes, accessories, repairs, safety equipment and classes to low income cyclists. Bici Libre is partnered with homeless services non-profits to provide bicycle repair to people struggling with housing insecurity.Expenses $4,895 · grants $3,500
- LA Rooted bike camping. Up to 15 students age 12-17 yo learn to ride bikes and go camping. Youth learn how to access parks and be a responsible park user.Expenses $51,849 · grants $45,257
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
- 83-1961921
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,398
- Income (IRS master file)
- $156,965
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- August 9, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective September 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $156,876 | $164,304 | $22,398 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $89,232 | $66,060 | $30,328 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Woodsin Joseph-Sandberg | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Woodsin Joseph-Sandberg | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 83-1961921).
Questions about KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY
- What is the EIN of KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY is 83-1961921.
- Is KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective September 15, 2021.
- Are donations to KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY 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 KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY 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 KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY 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 KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Woodsin Joseph-Sandberg.
- Who are the officers and directors of KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,591 (Johanna Iraheta, CEO).
- How much revenue does KARMIC ACTION RETRIBUTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $156,876, expenses of $164,304 and total assets of $22,398 at year end.
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