EIN 95-4250320

We Benefit Children (WBC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
WBC is a LA-based charity that supports at-risk children through grants, field trips, and holiday meals for families in need.
Also known as...
Water Buffalo Club
Total revenues
$1,148,875
2023
Total expenses
$1,137,489
2023
Total assets
$529,010
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at WBC

Provide grants to smaller 501(c)3 organizations in the county of los angeles. These grants are targeted for the purchase of capital items that have a repetitive and useful life over multiple years.
Hosting field trips for kids in los angeles: annual pilgrimages to thesanta monica pier for our "christmas in may" event, the wbc's "reachfor the stars" at the griffith observatory, a holiday movie screeningin december, and trips to dodgers, lakers and clippers games throughoutthe year.
Annual thanksgiving basket dinner give-away, where the wbc distributes meals to hundreds of needy families in los angeles. Each basket feeds up to 10 people, providing thousands of people a holiday meal.

Grants made by WBC

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Make GoodSupport Back To School Event$90,250
Film2FutureCovid-19 Assistance$45,000
Foundation for Learning Athletics and GrowthAssist Underserved Children$33,000
...and 18 more grants made totalling $464,419

Who funds We Benefit Children (WBC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Muskin Family FoundationDedicated To Fosteringthe Well-Being Ofunderserved Andat-Risk Children Inlos Angeles Through$85,500
LL Foundation for YouthThe Water Buffalo Club for Back To School for Foster Youth and Holiday Event$75,000
Windsong TrustEducational Program Support$50,000
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at WBC

NameTitleCompensation
Kate ZaroukExecutive Director$107,877
Rick SchenkelBoard Member$0
Ed GessenSecretary$0
Martin E FoxPast Treasurer

Financials for WBC

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$823,790
Program services$215,384
Investment income and dividends$15,344
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$94,357
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,148,875

Form 990s for WBC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-31990View PDF
2022-122023-12-11990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,090 from Arlene Foundation
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $85,500 from Muskin Family Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,500 from Parkside Foundation
May 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCommunity service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvement
Characteristics
MembershipsProvides grantsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 35463
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
webenefitchildren.org/ 
Phone
(310) 556-8100
IRS details
EIN
95-4250320
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S80: Community Service Clubs
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
074723
FTB Entity ID
1472306
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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