Nonprofit · EIN 85-2024061
TEAPOT GARDENS
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $259,974 | $261,873 | -$1,899 | $75,839 | $724 | $75,115 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $168,302 | $172,007 | -$3,705 | $77,800 | $776 | $77,024 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $246,098
- of which government grants
- $246,098
- Program service revenue
- $12,771
- Investment income
- $925
- Other revenue
- $180
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $123,127
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $131,327
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $11,499
- Travel
- $7,282
- Program services (functional)
- $230,754
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,017
- Fundraising (functional)
- $102
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $77,800
- Total assets, end of year
- $75,839
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $724
- Net assets, end of year
- $75,115
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $75,115
- Gross receipts
- $259,974
- Employees
- 6
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SORINA VAZIRI | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 5 | $51,011 |
| AMY BECERRA | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUBAH IMANI | MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KEVIN KASTEN | TREASURER/CF Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LEILA TOWRY | PRESIDENT, C Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA LILA WILSON | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SORINA VAZIRI | EXECUTIVE DI | 5 | $28,604 |
| LEILA TOWRY | PRESIDENT, C | 5 | $0 |
| AMY BECERRA | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA LILA WILSON | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| KEVIN KASTEN | TREASURER/CF | 5 | $0 |
| SUBAH IMANI | MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1921 WEST BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90016-1719
- In care of
- % SORINA VAZIRI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SORINA VAZIRI, 1921 WEST BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90016
- Signed the 990
- SORINA VAZIRI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.TEAPOT.LA/
- 990-N for 2021 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Sorina Vaziri, 1921 west blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016. Mailing address: 1921 west blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016. Website: www.teapot.la
- Return prepared by
- ALDRIDGE BORDEN & COMPANY PC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-2024061 or by the name TEAPOT GARDENS.
- 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
TEAPOT IS A PARADISE GARDEN THAT CULTIVATES LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS AS A CATALYST FOR CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY HEALING, AND CO-CREATION BY CONNECTION ARTISTS AND INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILIES IN PARK-DEPRIVED NEIGHBORHOODS.
Program accomplishments
- TEAPOT GARDENS IS A GRASSROOTS NON-PROFIT LED BY ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS TO PROVIDE FREE EXPERIENTIAL ART EDUCATION OUTDOORS TO FOSTER CREATIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO CREATE THE FIRST PUBLIC PERSIAN GARDEN IN THE WEST. AN ARENA FOR ARTISTS TO REJOICE IN NATURE, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND CELEBRATE DIVERISTY AND TALENT.
- TEAPOT GARDENS IS A GRASSROOTS NON-PROFIT LED BY ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS TO PROVIDE FREE EXPERIENTIAL ART EDUCATION OUTDOORS TO FOSTER CREATIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO CREATE THE FIRST PUBLIC PERSIAN GARDEN IN THE WEST. AN ARENA FOR ARTISTS TO REJOICE IN NATURE, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND CELEBRATE DIVERISTY AND TALENT.Expenses $230,754
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2024061
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $75,839
- Income (IRS master file)
- $259,974
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $259,974 | $261,873 | $75,839 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $168,302 | $172,007 | $77,800 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Sorina Vaziri Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: sorina vaziri Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-2024061).
Questions about TEAPOT GARDENS
- What is the EIN of TEAPOT GARDENS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TEAPOT GARDENS is 85-2024061.
- Is TEAPOT GARDENS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to TEAPOT GARDENS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TEAPOT GARDENS 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 TEAPOT GARDENS 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 TEAPOT GARDENS 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 TEAPOT GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SORINA VAZIRI.
- Who are the officers and directors of TEAPOT GARDENS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,011 (SORINA VAZIRI, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does TEAPOT GARDENS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $259,974, expenses of $261,873 and total assets of $75,839 at year end.
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