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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4787977

LJ STEAM FOUNDATION

Also known as LJ STEAM

Tax-exempt · LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Financials

$77K$76K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LJ STEAM FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$76,500$76,449$51$51–$51
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$76,500

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$52,367
Printing, publications and postage
$130
Other expenses
$12,452

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$51
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$51
Cash, savings and investments
$51
Gross receipts
$76,500

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANN U KERRCEO10$0
GAIL A FORBESSECRETARY1$0
BROOKE BAGINSKICFO1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7742 HERSCHEL AVE STE L, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-4444
In care of
% PRESIDENT
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
7742 Herschel Avenue Suite L, La Jolla CA 92037
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Ann Kerr, 7742 Herschel Avenue Suite L, La Jolla CA 92037
Signed the 990-EZ
ANN U KERR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(858) 922-4046
Return prepared by
Block Advisors

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-4787977 or by the name LJ STEAM FOUNDATION.

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

Mission

THE LJ STEAM FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO ENHANCING STEAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LA JOLLA COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER A LOVE FOR STEAM DISCIPLINES AND PROMOTE THEIR INTEGRATION INTO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LIFE. WE ACHIEVE OUR GOALS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN COLLABORATION WITH LEADING INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL EXPERTS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • ACHIEVEMENT #1: DEVELOPED OCEAN WATCH CONCEPT FOR A GLOBAL OCEAN MONITORING SYSTEM. RECRUITED AND APPOINTED TECHNICAL TEAM TO REVIEW CONCEPT AND CONVENED A BLUE RIBBON PANEL TO REVIEW TO PERFORM A PLAN FOR FUTURE DIRECTION. ACHIEVEMENT #2: DATA SONIFICATION PROJECT, CONTINUED TO DEVELOP SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR INTEGRATION OF MUSIC WITH SCIENCE.. IN COLLOBORATION WITH SOUND EXPLORATION, BROUGHT THE MUSICAL STORYBOOK INTO FRUITION, ARRANGED FOR HARD COPY TO BE IN WARWICK'S BOOKSTORES AND INTRODUCED IT TO THE SAN DIEGO BOOK FAIR IN AUGUST 2023. CONTINUED WORK WITH WHALE BEHAVIOR AND INITIATED NEW CONCEPTS TO MAKE IT ACCEPTABLE TO THE VISUAL IMPAIRED. ACHIEVEMENT #3: ORGANIZED, PLANNED AND CONDUCTED THE 2023 LA JOLLA HOLIDAY FESTIVAL EVENT.
    grants $76,500

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, 2026Check at the IRS
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for LJ STEAM FOUNDATION

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

IRS record

EIN
93-4787977
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: Ann Kerr
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$76,500$76,449$51XML

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 93-4787977).

Questions about LJ STEAM FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LJ STEAM FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LJ STEAM FOUNDATION is 93-4787977.
Is LJ STEAM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to LJ STEAM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LJ STEAM FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of LJ STEAM FOUNDATION 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 LJ STEAM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LJ STEAM FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names Ann Kerr.
Who are the officers and directors of LJ STEAM FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LJ STEAM FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $76,500, expenses of $76,449 and total assets of $51 at year end.

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