CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

EIN 77-0046955 · Recreation & Sports (N52Z)

What they do

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK is A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED to CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY SEASON BY PRODUCING A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY EVENT for ALL to ENJOY. THROUGH OUR FESTIVE DISPLAYS, DECORATED TREES, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, and SPECIAL PROGRAMS, WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FROM DIVERSE CULTURAL and SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS - ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE UNDERPRIVILEGED - to SHARE IN THE JOY, SPIRIT, and TRADITIONS of THE HOLIDAYS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $81.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders18 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

105.85%of revenue went to mission work81.1% of expenses · Program services

7.29%of revenue went to fundraising5.6% of expenses

$130.51spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

17.37%of revenue went to management and office costs13.3% of expenses

$0.46in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

46.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $405,927 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $107,747 for KEITH PEFFER (OPERATIONS DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,330,431

Mission workProgram services$1,408,262105.85% of revenue81.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$231,10217.37% of revenue13.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$96,9947.29% of revenue5.6% of expenses

Total expenses$1,736,358130.51% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 81.1% mission · 13.3% management · 5.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 130.51% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 61.1% mission · 36.0% management · 2.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.49% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 62.2% mission · 36.2% management · 1.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.85% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 58.4% mission · 41.5% management · 0.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.81% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 57.0% mission · 42.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 82.07% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 77.6% mission · 11.2% management · 11.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.15% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 65.1% mission · 24.1% management · 10.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.94% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 72.5% mission · 13.5% management · 14.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.29% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,330,431

Expenses$1,736,358

Annual shortfall $405,927 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,408,262 · 81.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$231,102 · 13.3% of expenses

Fundraising$96,994 · 5.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,330,431

Expenses$1,736,358

Assets$795,193

Income$1,550,813

Contributions$612,449

Mission work (program services)$1,408,262

Fundraising$96,994

Management and general$231,102

Executive compensation (total)$166,838

Accounting fees$27,232

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KEITH PEFFEROPERATIONS DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $107,747

DEBBIE DEGUTISMANAGING DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $105,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (18)

KEITH PEFFEROPERATIONS DIRECTOR

DEBBIE DEGUTISMANAGING DIRECTOR

JIMMY SLOVENBOARD MEMBER

VINCE LIMABOARD MEMBER

TONY SANTOSVICE PRESIDENT

STACEY HOLDENPAST PRESIDENT

PATRICK HAMMONBOARD MEMBER

KARIN COGBILLBOARD MEMBER

JOHN THUONGTREASURER

JOHN HERSCHBACHBOARD MEMBER

ANDREA PERDICHIZZIBOARD MEMBER

JENNFER MAIOSECRETARY

GINELYN DOLDOLEA-KUDSIBOARD MEMBER

EDWIN CORTEZBOARD MEMBER

DEANNA PURSAIBOARD MEMBER

DANIELLE SHORTBOARD MEMBER

DAKOTA PHLLIPSBOARD MEMBER

BRIAN PULLIAMPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1985
Location: 1120 BIRD AVE UNIT F 234, SAN JOSE, CA 95125
County: Santa Clara
In care of: TED LOPEZ
Primary officer: TED LOPEZ, MANAGING DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@christmasinthepark.com Phone(408) 297-9627

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: March 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ROBERT LEE & ASSOCIATES LLP
NTEE classification: Recreation & Sports (N52Z)
IRS tax category: All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries