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Nonprofit · EIN 88-0542371

THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION

Tax-exempt · SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776

Financials

$22K$28K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$22,420$27,654-$5,234$2,327$121$2,206
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$17,420

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$18,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$500
Other expenses
$8,654
Program services (functional)
$27,654

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,440
Total assets, end of year
$2,327
Total liabilities, end of year
$121
Net assets, end of year
$2,206
Cash, savings and investments
$2,327
Gross receipts
$23,030

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN SOONGPRESIDENT3$0
ELAINE SOONGSECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5306 N MUSCATEL AVE, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776-2150
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
5306 N MUSCATEL AVE, SAN GABRIEL CA 91776
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
STEVEN SOONG, 5306 N MUSCATEL AVE, SAN GABRIEL CA 91776
Signed the 990-EZ
STEVEN SOONG, PRESIDENT
Phone
(626) 226-7258
Return prepared by
TROY YOSHIDA CPA INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-0542371 or by the name THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO HELP AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THE OPTOMETRY COMMUNITY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE IN THE OPTOMETRY COMMUNITY
    Expenses $27,654

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-0542371
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,327
Income (IRS master file)
$23,030

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$22,420$27,654$2,327XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: STEVEN SOONG
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Steven Soong
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: ELAINE SOONG
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 88-0542371).

Questions about THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION

What is the EIN of THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION is 88-0542371.
Is THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION 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 THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION 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 THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION?
The 990-N for 2024 names STEVEN SOONG.
Who are the officers and directors of THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE CIRCLE OF LEAST CONFUSION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,420, expenses of $27,654 and total assets of $2,327 at year end.

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