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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3811351

PIPS REWARDS

Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94705

Financials

$317K$211K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PIPS REWARDS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$317,105$211,192$105,913$230,275$124,362$105,913
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$312,105
Program service revenue
$5,000
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$30,476
Depreciation
$76,897
Program services (functional)
$159,003
Management and general (functional)
$52,189

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$230,275
Total liabilities, end of year
$124,362
Net assets, end of year
$105,913
Net assets without donor restrictions
$105,913
Gross receipts
$317,105
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2024
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lilly FuTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Karen GeeSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Carrie PortisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2610 WOOLSEY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2524
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Carrie Portis, 2610 Woolsey Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
Signed the 990
Carrie Portis, President
Phone
(707) 435-3475
Return prepared by
Tovella Dowling PC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 99-3811351 or by the name PIPS REWARDS.

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

Mission

Pips Rewards supports learners from low-income and underrepresented communities in achieving their educational and career goals, improving their economic mobility and wellbeing.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Pips Rewards engages and incentivizes marginalized adult learners through custom rewards communities on its app platform, designed in collaboration with their schools. The organization recently updated its platform to improve ease of use and received rave reviews from users, with one person noting, "my school must really care about me to offer this service." Working closely with educational partners to improve outcomes, Pips Rewards has demonstrated significant impact, with one partner experiencing doubled attendance and participation after just two months of students using the app.
    Expenses $159,003 · revenue $5,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-3811351
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$230,275
Income (IRS master file)
$317,105

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$317,105$211,192$230,275XML

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 99-3811351).

Questions about PIPS REWARDS

What is the EIN of PIPS REWARDS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PIPS REWARDS is 99-3811351.
Is PIPS REWARDS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to PIPS REWARDS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PIPS REWARDS 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 PIPS REWARDS 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 PIPS REWARDS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PIPS REWARDS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Carrie Portis.
Who are the officers and directors of PIPS REWARDS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PIPS REWARDS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $317,105, expenses of $211,192 and total assets of $230,275 at year end.

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