Los Cerritos Neighborhood Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To instill a strong sense of community and civic pride.
- Income
- $5,715
- Spending
- $7,423
- Reserves
- 53.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (7)
- $6,200 spent. Concerts In The Park - We put on 2 free concerts in our local park in August attended by about 850 people. The social interaction of the entire neighborhood is critical for maintaining the strong sense of community we have.
- $1,523 spent. Architectural Walking Tour & Preservation Discussion - A) We organized a walking tour of our neighborhood to look at and learn about some of the historic homes in our neighborhood - in 4 groups, by a expert. We sold 80 tickets. B) We hosted a Historical Home Preservation Discussion in the auditorium of our local elementary school. The 6-person panel including an architect and other Home Preservation experts spoke about preservation and answered numerous questions from the audience. About 125 people attended. Activities such as these increase civic pride and maintain the strong sense of community we have.
- $1,044 spent. Harvest Festival - Our 1st Annual Harvest Festival is a family-focused event. We had a Chili Cook-Off Contest, kids games, live band, kids coloring books fun, Pumpkin Decorating Contest (children bring their "already decorated" pumpkins to be judged within several age bands), Farmer's Market and more. Over 125 people attended parts of the Fest. Activities such as these are critical for maintaining the strong sense of community we have.
- $263 spent. Holiday Lights Contest - Our Holiday Lights Contest is a friendly competition and rating of the Christmas/Holiday Lights put up by neighbors. Nominations were made by the neighbors and the LCNA Board Members rates the displays, resulting in the winners. The winners received plaques and yard signs. Activities such as these are critical for maintaining the strong sense of community we have.
- Los Cerritos / Bixby Knolls Clean Streets - Our Los Cerritos / Bixby Knolls Clean Streets Committee hosts twice a month trash pickups in rotating locations of our neighborhood. This activity promotes civic pride in our neighborhood. (No expenses this year, as we bought a large number of bags and pickers 2 years ago.)
- $383 spent. Holiday Caroling - We host a Holiday Caroling potluck where neighbors bring food to a volunteer house and then walk through the neighborhood to 4 stops and sing. Each of the 4 stops host their own gathering. Total participation was about 125 people. Activities such as these are critical for maintaining the strong sense of community we have.
- $185 spent. General Meeting - We held a General Meeting (as required in our Bylaws) for all residents. Turnout was light, with about 45 people attending. Speakers included our local City Councilmember, North Division Police Resource Officer, and LB Parks Director. This activity assists our efforts to keep the neighborhood informed.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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