Nonprofit · EIN 94-1628221
EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $419,550 | $705,581 | -$286,031 | $256,378 | $256,219 | $159 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,139,372 | $661,752 | $477,620 | $1,079,008 | $261,055 | $817,953 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $220,110
- of which government grants
- $3,500
- Program service revenue
- $165,614
- Investment income
- $20
- Net rental income
- -$24,565
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,059
- Other revenue
- $33,806
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,290
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $527,455
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $580,752
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,775
- Travel
- $3,409
- Program services (functional)
- $578,896
- Management and general (functional)
- $117,014
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,671
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $546,519
- Total assets, end of year
- $256,378
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $256,219
- Net assets, end of year
- $159
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $308,822
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $159
- Gross receipts
- $514,532
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty Kelly Epstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Maxey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Francisco Vera | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ramon Rodriguez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Victoria Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty Kelly Epstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Maxey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Francisco Vera | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Schutt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Ramon Rodriguez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Victoria Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1470 FRUITVALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-2324
- In care of
- % ALICIA CONTRERAS
- Signed the 990
- Ramon Rodriguez, President
- Phone
- (510) 261-7839
- Website
- www.sscf.org
- Return prepared by
- Brown Armant Gibson & Associates Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1628221 or by the name EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION.
- 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
Help San Francisco East Bay families embrace their heritage, enrich their lives, and develop as community leaders by providing educational enrichment services and promoting civic responsibility.
Program accomplishments
- Citizenship and Imigration Services - SSCF has a long history of providing low-cost, high-quality immigration legal services to the community, serving multiple generations of families. Our licensed immigration attorney and Department of Justice accredited representatives assist clients with a range of affirmative immigration matters, including naturalization applications, green card renewals, DACA and Temporary Protected Status work permit renewals, family-based immigration cases, and U Visa applications for community members impacted by crime. In addition to individual casework, we offer volunteer-led citizenship application preparation classes and community education presentations on immigration rights and processes. This past year, we expanded our work through participation in Alameda County's rapid response network (ACILEP), providing legal information, referrals, and support to community members navigating the immigration system. Legal Services: 3,220 - Clients served with immigration info & referral; 310 - Consultations; 67 - Individual naturalization applications; 43 -Naturalization applications workshops; 66 - Family-based cases; 15 - U Visa applications filed; 8 - Law enforcement certifications (U status); 5 - U status permanent residence applications; 224 - Permanent residence renewals; and 31 - DACA renewals: Community Education & Outreach - 240 Students in classes; and 245 -Know Your Rights presentations.Expenses $433,422 · grants $77,729 · revenue $164,614
- Youth Programs (LIBRE Youth Services) - SSCF's LIBRE Youth Services program supports newcomer and immigrant youth ages 14-24, primary Spanish -speaking and Mam-speaking Mayan youth in Oakland. Services are provided Monday through Friday at our Fruitvale center, as well as on campus at Fremont High and Oakland High. Program activities include academic support, mentorship, leadership development, career exploration, college preparation, and civic engagement. Staff also provide case management, family support, financial literacy, and navigation of community resources. Cultural enrichment activities, including museum visits, outdoor experiences, and arts programming, are integrated throughout to strengthen newcomer engagement and sense of belonging. LIBRE staff reflect the cultural and lived experiences of participants, which supports deeper connection and more effective service delivery. Immigration-related needs are addressed as a core component of student and family well-being. Number of Youth Served: 92 - In-class and after-school support; 24 - Newcomer integration services; and 32 - College success initiatives.Expenses $145,474 · grants $23,000
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-1628221
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P840)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $256,378
- Income (IRS master file)
- $514,532
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $419,550 | $705,581 | $256,378 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,139,372 | $661,752 | $1,079,008 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 94-1628221).
Questions about EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION is 94-1628221.
- Is EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION 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 EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION 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 EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EAST BAY SPANISH SPEAKING CITIZENS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $419,550, expenses of $705,581 and total assets of $256,378 at year end.
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