Nonprofit · EIN 85-3867014
ELKE J DAMESYN
Also known as INSTITUTE FOR ENGLISH LITERACY
Tax-exempt · DAVIS, CA 95616
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $77,830 | $51,137 | $26,693 | $47,027 | $191 | $46,836 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ (amended) | $140,356 | $122,542 | $17,814 | $20,334 | $191 | $20,143 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $77,648
- Program service revenue
- $182
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $7,172
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $29,127
- Occupancy
- $6,220
- Other expenses
- $15,790
- Program services (functional)
- $51,137
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,334
- Total assets, end of year
- $47,027
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $191
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,836
- Cash, savings and investments
- $47,027
- Gross receipts
- $77,830
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorosh Wahab | Board Member | 40 | $6,572 |
| Sherry MacKay | Secretary | 2 | $600 |
| Elke Damesyn | Founder/Chair | 60 | $0 |
| Olga Evans | Treasurer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Daniel Olmos | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Lucy Bollinger | Board Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| Kawser Amine | Board Member | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elke Damesyn | Founder/Chair | 55 | $23,000 |
| Sorosh Wahab | Member | 40 | $10,784 |
| Wadia Karamkhil | Member | 10 | $10,200 |
| Olga Evans | Treasurer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Sherry MacKay | Secretary | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3307 VICTORIA PL, DAVIS, CA 95616-2631
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 3307 Victoria Pl, Davis CA 95616
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Elke Damesyn, 3307 Victoria Place, Davis CA 95616
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Elke Damesyn, Founder/Chair
- Website
- www.ielafghanistan.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-3867014 or by the name ELKE J DAMESYN.
- 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
Empowering women through education and compassionate support, fostering hope, well-being, and equipping them to achieve a meaningful role in society.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, the Institute for English Literacy (IEL) provided trauma-informed, culturally responsive online ESL classes to about 400 Afghan girls and women in Afghanistan and Afghan refugees in the Sacramento area. Through our innovative reverse education model, Afghan teachers delivered daily online instruction that combined language learning with cultural understanding and emotional support. IEL also provided bi-monthly trauma-informed workshops for the teachers, and in the fall, IEL began offering weekly yoga classes for the teachers.Expenses $51,137
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
- 85-3867014
- 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
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $47,027
- Income (IRS master file)
- $77,830
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $77,830 | $51,137 | $47,027 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $140,356 | $122,542 | $20,334 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Elke Damesyn | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Elke Damesyn | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 85-3867014).
Questions about ELKE J DAMESYN
- What is the EIN of ELKE J DAMESYN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELKE J DAMESYN is 85-3867014.
- Is ELKE J DAMESYN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to ELKE J DAMESYN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELKE J DAMESYN 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 ELKE J DAMESYN 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 ELKE J DAMESYN 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 ELKE J DAMESYN?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Elke Damesyn.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELKE J DAMESYN?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,572 (Sorosh Wahab, Board Member).
- How much revenue does ELKE J DAMESYN have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $77,830, expenses of $51,137 and total assets of $47,027 at year end.
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