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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: Employment, Job-Related / Vocational Training (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$63.9M (2023)

Expenses
$63.2M (2023)

Total Assets
$24M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$14.9M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$63,863,817
Expenses
$63,161,214
Net Income
$702,603
Net Assets
$9,160,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,881,180
10.8%
Program Services $56,981,705
89.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $932
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,268,283
2.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,049
0.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $49,428,240
78.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,034,616
Total Liabilities $14,873,642
Net Assets $9,160,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amelia Nickerson (Ceo) $400,000 $0 $69,293
Matt Miller (Coo) $350,000 $0 $49,495
Reggie Harmon (Cfo) $350,000 $0 $49,495
Kellie Brownlow (Cmo) $173,835 $0 $29,466
Trevor Turner (Vp, General Manager) $170,000 $0 $34,000
Elizabeth Henderson (Vp Of Operations) $144,000 $0 $28,800
Patricia Byers (Controller) $140,000 $0 $28,000
Karima Rose (Vp, Executive Director) $134,000 $0 $26,000
Michael Cochran (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Petrantonio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Armstrong (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Block (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paulino Barros (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Bailey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brent Reid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Wood (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Harold T Epps (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$61,601,643
Expenses
$59,275,663
Net Income
$2,325,980
Net Assets
$8,480,138
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,302,094
10.2%
Program Services $55,242,467
89.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$33,102
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $90,184
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $856,795
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $75,589
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $48,537,851
81.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,483,348
Total Liabilities $17,003,210
Net Assets $8,480,138
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Matt Miller (Coo) $354,637 $0 $49,495
Amelia Nickerson (Ceo) $350,000 $0 $59,394
Jason Zerbe (Vp, General Manager Pa) $190,159 $0 $27,717
Kellie Brownlow (Vp Of Development) $164,500 $0 $28,608
Sheneva Harris (Vp, General Manager Atlant) $155,629 $0 $23,758
Karima Rose (Executive Director Pa) $130,000 $0 $21,778
Raul Gomez (Vp, General Manager La) $108,400 $0 $19,798
Reggie Harmon (Cfo) $43,269 $0 $0
Michael Cochran (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Meghan Petrantonio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Armstrong (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Monica Block (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paulino Barros (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Bailey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$68,640,248
Expenses
$66,778,964
Net Income
$1,861,284
Net Assets
$6,175,925
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,059,553
7.4%
Program Services $63,515,071
92.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $65,624
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $550,768
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,122,054
90.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,617,123
Total Liabilities $17,441,198
Net Assets $6,175,925
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amelia Nickerson (Ceo) $273,603 $0 $0
Matt Miller (Coo) $254,135 $0 $23,030
Tirone Wisely (Vp, General Manager La) $174,470 $0 $9,028
Jason Zerbe (Vp, General Manager Pa) $160,681 $0 $18,988
Sheneva Harris (Vp, General Manager Atlanta) $134,479 $0 $18,988
Karima Rose (Executive Director Pa) $114,611 $0 $7,602
Kellie Brownlow (Vp Of Development) $105,000 $0 $0
Michael Cochran (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Adam Ross (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
William Block (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Aj Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Peters (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Goebel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Baily (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paulino De Rego Barros (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fireman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$59,076,475
Expenses
$59,509,586
Net Income
-$433,111
Net Assets
$4,336,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,133,681
5.3%
Program Services $55,922,944
94.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$7,041
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $26,891
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $891,176
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,377,431
77.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,888,590
Total Liabilities $19,552,182
Net Assets $4,336,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amelia Nickerson (Vp Fund Development) $234,170 $0 $0
Matt Miller (Coo) $215,877 $0 $23,192
Tirone Wisely (Vp, General Manager La) $167,503 $0 $9,080
Jason Zerbe (Vp, General Manager Pa) $147,079 $0 $24,287
Roger Peterson (Ceo) $144,791 $0 $10,139
Greg Block (Director / Interim Ceo) $132,082 $0 $23,924
Jessica Robinson (Sales Manager) $113,108 $0 $3,892
Dave Shaffer (President, Interim Ceo) $106,126 $0 $874
Michael Cochran (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Adam Ross (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Winn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Paulino De Rego Barros (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Goebel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Peters (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fireman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$49,659,167
Expenses
$47,940,234
Net Income
$1,718,933
Net Assets
$4,791,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,042,587
8.1%
Program Services $45,418,449
91.5%
Investment Income $7,501
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,789
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $188,841
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $931,344
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,364,741
73.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,069,621
Total Liabilities $23,278,335
Net Assets $4,791,286
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Shaffer (President, Ceo) $548,379 $0 $15,707
Matt Miller (Coo) $194,171 $0 $11,411
Jason Zerbe (Vp, General Manager) $166,648 $0 $13,740
Amelia Nickerson (Vp Fund Development) $152,116 $0 $0
Roger Peterson (Ceo) $121,154 $0 $3,700
Greg Block (Chairman) $11,171 $0 $22,152
Adam Ross (Secretary, Contractor) $3,500 $0 $0
Michael Cochran (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fireman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Winn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Peters (Board Member, Consultant) $0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Derreck Kayongo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Goebel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$41,457,637
Expenses
$41,082,905
Net Income
$374,732
Net Assets
$3,094,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,338,553
5.6%
Program Services $39,112,244
94.3%
Investment Income $6,840
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $689,127
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $10,886
0.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $30,995,098
75.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,966,748
Total Liabilities $14,872,628
Net Assets $3,094,120
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Shaffer (President, Ceo) $367,758 $0 $13,289
J Ason Zerba (Vp, General Manager) $175,753 $0 $12,300
Matt Miller (Coo) $173,676 $0 $6,075
Jason Cosley (Executive Director Pa) $120,151 $0 $8,178
Greg Block (Chairman) $93,551 $0 $0
Adam Ross (Secretary, Contractor) $400 $0 $0
Barbara Peters (Board Member, Consultant) $120 $0 $0
Michael Cochran (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fireman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Winn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Falls (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Derreck Kayongo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Goebel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$22,931,925
Expenses
$22,136,772
Net Income
$795,153
Net Assets
$2,741,154
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,881,038
8.2%
Program Services $21,050,415
91.8%
Investment Income $472
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $287,022
1.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $84,262
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $17,106,600
77.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,543,519
Total Liabilities $7,802,365
Net Assets $2,741,154
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Shaffer (President, Ceo) $276,605 $0 $10,416
Jamie Wilson (General Manager) $108,788 $0 $0
Adam Ross (Secretary, Contractor) $6,040 $0 $0
Barbara Peters (Board Member, Consultant) $6,019 $0 $0
Greg Block (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Cochran (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fireman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Winn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Falls (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Derreck Kayongo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Goebel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$21,062,519
Expenses
$20,202,654
Net Income
$859,865
Net Assets
$1,510,669
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,541,108
7.3%
Program Services $19,514,311
92.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $7,100
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $545,072
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $78,770
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $15,527,761
76.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,552,140
Total Liabilities $7,041,471
Net Assets $1,510,669
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Shaffer (President, Ceo) $294,004 $0 $9,592
Jamie Wilson (General Manager) $139,228 $0 $2,257
David Thomson (Business Development Manager) $111,839 $0 $2,257
Adam Ross (Secretary, Contractor) $14,652 $0 $0
Barbara Peters (Board Member, Consultant) $7,455 $0 $0
Greg Block (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Cochran (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fireman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Winn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Falls (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Derreck Kayongo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Goebel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aj Robinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,017,643
Expenses
$3,773,487
Net Income
$244,156
Net Assets
$650,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $881,454
21.9%
Program Services $3,136,137
78.1%
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$5
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,797
2.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $33,498
0.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $1,582,717
41.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,116,655
Total Liabilities $8,465,851
Net Assets $650,804
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Peters (President, Ceo) $81,797 $0 $0
Dave Shaffer (President, Ceo) $40,373 $0 $0
Greg Block (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Adam Ross (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Cochran (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fireman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Winn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Falls (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anitra Walker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Guerra (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Derreck Kayongo (Board Member, Consultant) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,502,184
Expenses
$1,751,457
Net Income
-$249,273
Net Assets
$406,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $570,036
37.9%
Program Services $928,166
61.8%
Investment Income $389
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,593
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $142,500
8.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,052,290
60.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $420,367
Total Liabilities $13,719
Net Assets $406,648
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Peters (President) $120,000 $0 $0
Derreck Kayongo (Board Member, Consultant) $22,500 $0 $0
Greg Block (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Adam Ross (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Collard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Grau (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Campbell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Adams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Falls (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,781,450
Expenses
$1,848,872
Net Income
-$67,422
Net Assets
$655,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $668,624
37.5%
Program Services $1,114,744
62.6%
Investment Income $551
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,469
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,874
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,228,395
66.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $674,988
Total Liabilities $19,067
Net Assets $655,921
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Peters (President) $104,874 $0 $1,872
Greg Block (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Adam Ross (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Cochran (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aubrey Harrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Collard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Grau (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dan Campbell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Adams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Cook (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Falls (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,095,543
Expenses
$2,137,535
Net Income
-$41,992
Net Assets
$723,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $567,553
27.1%
Program Services $1,526,870
72.9%
Investment Income $1,120
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,527
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,465,142
68.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $775,794
Total Liabilities $52,451
Net Assets $723,343

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,093,138
Expenses
$2,181,327
Net Income
$911,811
Net Assets
$765,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $477,805
15.4%
Program Services $2,615,333
84.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,696
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,619,001
74.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $962,735
Total Liabilities $197,400
Net Assets $765,335

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

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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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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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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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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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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For those interested in acquiring the original data from the source, here’s where our data comes from:

  • Raw filing data. Includes EINs and summary financials as structured data.
  • Exempt Organization profiles. Includes organization names, addresses, etc. You can merge this with the raw filing data using EIN numbers.
  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

API

The data powering this website is available programmatically, via an API. Read the API documentation »