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Make The Grade Foundation Inc

  • New York, NY
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2004
  • EIN: 14-1909228

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Student Services, Organizations of Students (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$73.1k (2023)

Expenses
$41.7k (2023)

Total Assets
$61.6k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$73,109
Expenses
$41,717
Net Income
$31,392
Net Assets
$61,626
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $345
0.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $72,764
99.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,626
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $61,626
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Shekire Rodriguez (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Marvin Holland (Director) $0 $0
Anthony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Hon Randolph Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Shiheim W Lee (Director) $0 $0
Verdia M Noel (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Dr Donna Williams (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$33,597
Expenses
$25,360
Net Income
$8,237
Net Assets
$30,234
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,010
44.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,587
55.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,234
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $30,234
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Lianna Lee (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Marvin Holland (Director) $0 $0
Anthony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Hon Randolph Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Shiheim W Lee (Director) $0 $0
Verdia M Noel (Director) $0 $0
Shekire Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Dr Donna Williams (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$36,350
Expenses
$34,393
Net Income
$1,957
Net Assets
$21,997
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,350
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,997
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $21,997
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Lianna Lee (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Marvin Holland (Director) $0 $0
Anthony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Hon Randolph Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Shiheim W Lee (Director) $0 $0
Verdia M Noel (Director) $0 $0
Shekire Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Dr Donna Williams (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$32,111
Expenses
$32,812
Net Income
-$701
Net Assets
$20,040
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,592
70.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,519
29.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,040
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,040
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Lianna Lee (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Marvin Holland (Director) $0 $0
Anthony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Hon Randolph Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Shiheim W Lee (Director) $0 $0
Verdia M Noel (Director) $0 $0
Shekire Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Dr Donna Williams (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$33,922
Expenses
$44,816
Net Income
-$10,894
Net Assets
$20,741
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $970
2.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $32,952
97.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,741
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,741
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Lianna Lee (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Marvin Holland (Director) $0 $0
Anthony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Hon Randolph Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Shiheim W Lee (Director) $0 $0
Verdia M Noel (Director) $0 $0
Shekire Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Dr Donna Williams (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$41,729
Expenses
$35,427
Net Income
$6,302
Net Assets
$31,635
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,100
29.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $29,629
71.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,635
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $31,635
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Lianna Lee (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Marvin Holland (Director) $0 $0
Anthony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Hon Randolph Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Shiheim W Lee (Director) $0 $0
Verdia M Noel (Director) $0 $0
Shekire Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Dr Donna Williams (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,038
Expenses
$41,864
Net Income
$8,174
Net Assets
$25,333
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,967
21.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $39,071
78.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,333
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,333
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Lianna Lee (Acting Treasurer) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Marvin Holland (Director) $0 $0
Anthony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Hon Randolph Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Shiheim W Lee (Director) $0 $0
Verdia M Noel (Director) $0 $0
Shekire Rodriguez (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Dr Donna Williams (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$18,526
Expenses
$32,297
Net Income
-$13,771
Net Assets
$17,159
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,950
21.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,576
78.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,159
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,159
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Vice President) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Antony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debbi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Liana Lee (Director) $0 $0
Natasha Reed (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Dr Roscoe C Brown Jr (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,125
Expenses
$51,145
Net Income
-$5,020
Net Assets
$30,930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,938
6.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $43,187
93.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,930
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $30,930
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Vice President) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Antony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debbi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Liana Lee (Director) $0 $0
Natasha Reed (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Dr Roscoe C Brown Jr (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$39,450
Expenses
$41,593
Net Income
-$2,143
Net Assets
$35,950
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,020
7.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $36,430
92.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,950
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $35,950
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Vice President) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Antony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debbi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Liana Lee (Director) $0 $0
Natasha Reed (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Dr Roscoe C Brown Jr (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$36,080
Expenses
$27,695
Net Income
$8,385
Net Assets
$38,093
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,360
37.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,720
63.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,093
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $38,093
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John R Lee (President) $0 $0
Denise Rogers (Vice President) $0 $0
Lou Benson (Director) $0 $0
Antony Harmon (Director) $0 $0
Debbi Jackson (Director) $0 $0
Liana Lee (Director) $0 $0
Natasha Reed (Director) $0 $0
Ann Tripp (Director) $0 $0
Elinor Tatum (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Dr Roscoe C Brown Jr (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Voza Rivers (Advisory Board) $0 $0
Hazel Dukes (Advisory Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 7, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,956
Expenses
$47,118
Net Income
$2,838
Net Assets
$29,708
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,755
61.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,201
38.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,679
Total Liabilities $5,971
Net Assets $29,708

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$34,233
Expenses
$51,344
Net Income
-$17,111
Net Assets
$26,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,275
70.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,958
29.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,469
Total Liabilities $8,599
Net Assets $26,870

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,189
Expenses
$51,565
Net Income
$19,624
Net Assets
$43,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,287
25.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $52,911
74.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,926
Total Liabilities $11,945
Net Assets $43,981

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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