Nonprofit · EIN 94-3293372
LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · OAKLAND, CA 94621
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $605,622 | $541,801 | $63,821 | $135,388 | $10,187 | $125,201 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $473,847 | $488,116 | -$14,269 | $94,538 | $33,158 | $61,380 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $693,821 | $694,597 | -$776 | $89,931 | $10,631 | $79,300 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $439,187 | $407,123 | $32,064 | $95,539 | $9,844 | $85,695 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $605,576
- of which government grants
- $87,944
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $46
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $263,411
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $72,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $20,280
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $104,301
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $19,960
- Accounting fees
- $4,652
- Occupancy
- $19,525
- Travel
- $8,731
- Program services (functional)
- $487,621
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,748
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,432
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $94,538
- Total assets, end of year
- $135,388
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,187
- Net assets, end of year
- $125,201
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,616
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $125,201
- Gross receipts
- $649,037
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Johnson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $72,000 |
| Charlotte Potente | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lorelei Self | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dorothy Fields | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Carolyn Cornelius-Wilkins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jacob Pessah | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sherri Heller | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Warren Chu | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tanya Green | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Today Self-Tyson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Taj Reid | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shante Harding | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEE JOHNSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $62,330 |
| KAREN ALLEN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE POTENTE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROL CORNELIUS-WILKINS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DOROTHY FIELDS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LORELEI SELF | RECORDING SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TY WILLIAMS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRIS VAUGHN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBORAH CLABIORNE | FINANCIAL SECRE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICKEY JACKSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN THOMPSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY MATTHEWS | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DON HIGHTOWER | 1st Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JUAN SIGLEER | 2nd Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WANDA SCOTT | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LORELEI SELF | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN CORNELIUS WILKINS | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SAM ROBINSON | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY MATTHEWS | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DON HIGHTOWER | 1st Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JUAN SIGLEER | 2nd Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WANDA SCOTT | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LORELEI SELF | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLYN CORNELIUS WILKINS | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SAM ROBINSON | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8393 CAPWELL DR STE 220, OAKLAND, CA 94621-2123
- In care of
- % DEE JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dee Johnson, 8393 Capwell Dr 220, Oakland, CA 94621
- Signed the 990
- Dee Johnson, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (510) 553-1262
- Website
- lendahandfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3293372 or by the name LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
- 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
To enhance the quality of life of underserved children, youth and families in Oakland and Alameda County California by offering educational support, financial literacy, health and wellness resources, basic needs, and cultural and community engagement activities.
Program accomplishments
- JOY OF GIVING - Days of giving from November 23 - December 20 Over 300 individuals were served a healthy meal at the Joy of Giving event on December 14. Children received new coats, toys and much more. Distributed over 300 turkeys and pantry staples to families in need, ensuring meals for Thanksgiving and beyond. Purchased and distributed 442 coats and pajamas to children, keeping them warm during the colder months. Provided gifts to 55 teens, 110 families, and 75 seniors across multiple events, including Winter Wonderland and various community outreach initiatives. Delivered over 200 complete outfits to students at Madison Primary Academy. Delivered toys and stuffed animals to Childrens Hospital, Kaiser Hospital, and Markham school as well as meals to senior facilities.COMMUNITY CLOSETSThe Lend A Hand Foundation supports five Oakland Unified School District(OUSD) schools, serving approximately 750 underserved students eachquarterand often more frequentlyto help remove barriers that hinder schoolattendance, participation, and academic success. Our Community Closets provide essential items to students, including many who are unhoused, and, at times, extend support to their families. These resources include:* Clothing: Coats, shirts, pants, dresses, and more* Hygiene Essentials: Toiletries, laundry supplies* Comfort Items: Blankets, backpacks* School Supplies: Notebooks, pencils, and other educational materialsBy ensuring access to these necessities, we help students focus on learning andthriving in school.BACK TO SCHOOL - Back to School provided backpacks of school supplies to 12,000 underserved students.OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIESContinued providing resources to variousschools (5) Frick, Madison Primary, Madison Upper, ManzanitaCommunity, West Oakland Middle* Provided snacks to Frick Middle School for several months to over300 middle school students* Provided over 1,200 pairs of shoes to McKinney Vento Students andothers in need* Held Resource Fairs for low-income families quarterly* Escorted families to Golden State Warrior games and other activities* Held skills activity at Reach Academy for lower grade to learn projectskills* Attended Oakland Unified School District Trades Fair* Held special Women and Childrens Resource FairExpenses $487,621 · grants $263,411
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3293372
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $135,388
- Income (IRS master file)
- $649,037
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2024
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2024
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $605,622 | $541,801 | $135,388 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $473,847 | $488,116 | $94,538 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $693,821 | $694,597 | $89,931 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $439,187 | $407,123 | $95,539 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 94-3293372).
Questions about LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
- What is the EIN of LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA is 94-3293372.
- Is LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
- Are donations to LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 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 LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 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 LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dee Johnson.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,000 (Dee Johnson, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LEND A HAND FOUNDATION INC OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $605,622, expenses of $541,801 and total assets of $135,388 at year end.
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