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Why Not Prosper Inc

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: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Economic Development (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.6M (2023)

Expenses
$1.59M (2023)

Total Assets
$715k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$646k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 Form 990
Revenue
$1,599,797
Expenses
$1,591,266
Net Income
$8,531
Net Assets
$69,162
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,551,797
97.0%
Program Services $48,000
3.0%
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 $369,792
23.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $714,990
Total Liabilities $645,828
Net Assets $69,162
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Simmons (Ceo) $75,000 $0 $0
Darryl J Vereen (Chairperson And Acting Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Julie Currie (Member) $0 $0 $0
Sam Staten Jr (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Aretha Swift (Member) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Powell (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,072,922
Expenses
$1,107,496
Net Income
-$34,574
Net Assets
$34,325
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,072,922
100%
Program Services $0
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 $61,664
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $53,161
4.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $126,670
11.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $627,793
Total Liabilities $593,468
Net Assets $34,325
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darrly J Vereen (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Diane Mills (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Pendergass (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Powell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Simmons (Ceo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,084,919
Expenses
$757,455
Net Income
$327,464
Net Assets
$117,585
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,007,549
92.9%
Program Services $77,370
7.1%
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 $65,000
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,000
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $737,357
Total Liabilities $619,772
Net Assets $117,585
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darrly J Vereen (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Diane Mills (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Pendergass (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Powell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Simmons (Ceo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$572,866
Expenses
$528,403
Net Income
$44,463
Net Assets
$49,251
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $411,340
71.8%
Program Services $161,526
28.2%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,520
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,200
5.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $450,934
Total Liabilities $401,683
Net Assets $49,251
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darrly J Vereen (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Travaglina Esq (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Pendergass (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Powell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Simmons (Ceo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$316,995
Expenses
$309,467
Net Income
$7,528
Net Assets
$21,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $178,156
56.2%
Program Services $138,839
43.8%
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 $20,800
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,189
Total Liabilities $324,850
Net Assets $21,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darrly J Vereen (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Travaglina Esq (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Pendergass (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Powell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Simmons (Ceo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$325,091
Expenses
$313,916
Net Income
$11,175
Net Assets
-$23,361
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $160,464
49.4%
Program Services $164,627
50.6%
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 $26,625
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,197
2.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $347,460
Total Liabilities $370,821
Net Assets -$23,361
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darrly J Vereen (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Travaglina Esquir Diane Mills (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Pendergrass (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Powell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Simmons (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$533,352
Expenses
$544,182
Net Income
-$10,830
Net Assets
-$24,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $278,028
52.1%
Program Services $255,324
47.9%
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 $25,000
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,844
5.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $363,590
Total Liabilities $388,164
Net Assets -$24,574
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nowell Sewell (President) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Travaglina Esquire (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Vample (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robin Laysear Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Powell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shineal Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Fairfax (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
00 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Leif (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Reverend Michelle Simmons (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$445,837
Expenses
$442,111
Net Income
$3,726
Net Assets
-$7,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $210,505
47.2%
Program Services $239,030
53.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,698
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,134
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,542
14.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $374,329
Total Liabilities $382,282
Net Assets -$7,953
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nowell Sewell (President) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Travaglina Esquire (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Vample (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robin Laysear Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Powell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shineal Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Fairfax (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
00 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Leif (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Reverend Michelle Simmons (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$362,151
Expenses
$376,534
Net Income
-$14,383
Net Assets
$32,333
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,376
55.9%
Program Services $159,775
44.1%
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 $46,142
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,985
21.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,782
Total Liabilities $216,449
Net Assets $32,333
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nowell Sewell (President) $0 $0 $0
Marcia Travaglina Esquire (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bonnie Vample (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robin Laysear Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Powell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shineal Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Fairfax (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
00 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Leif (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Reverend Michelle Simmons (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,939
Expenses
$185,595
Net Income
-$1,656
Net Assets
$73,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,459
64.4%
Program Services $65,480
35.6%
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 $6,698
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $231,265
Total Liabilities $157,938
Net Assets $73,327

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$82,776
Expenses
$95,455
Net Income
-$12,679
Net Assets
$66,100
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,772
46.8%
Program Services $44,004
53.2%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,972
Total Liabilities $171,872
Net Assets $66,100

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$83,722
Expenses
$98,591
Net Income
-$14,869
Net Assets
$68,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,834
71.5%
Program Services $23,888
28.5%
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 $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $247,292
Total Liabilities $178,990
Net Assets $68,302

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$58,337
Expenses
$63,030
Net Income
-$4,693
Net Assets
$62,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,337
58.9%
Program Services $24,000
41.1%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,245
Total Liabilities $147,586
Net Assets $62,659

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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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.
2002

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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