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High Tea Society Inc

  • Washington, DC
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1998
  • EIN: 52-2044895

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: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$5.71k (2024)

Expenses
$21.9k (2024)

Total Assets
$2.42k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$59.8k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$5,713
Expenses
$21,892
Net Income
-$16,179
Net Assets
-$57,413
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,713
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 $2,421
Total Liabilities $59,834
Net Assets -$57,413
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Terrell (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
Angela Terrell (President) $0 $0
Warren Brown Iii (Treasurer) $0 $0
James S Terrell (Board Member) $0 $0
James E Terrell (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 12, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$11,218
Expenses
$35,832
Net Income
-$24,614
Net Assets
-$32,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,218
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 $8,728
Total Liabilities $41,378
Net Assets -$32,650
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $10,000 $0
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Lorna John (General Counsel) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor/Publisher) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$43,424
Expenses
$46,359
Net Income
-$2,935
Net Assets
-$43,443
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,424
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 $0
Total Liabilities $43,443
Net Assets -$43,443
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Lorna John (General Counsel) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor/Publisher) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 21, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$11,562
Expenses
$20,844
Net Income
-$9,282
Net Assets
-$5,191
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,562
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 $39,262
Total Liabilities $44,453
Net Assets -$5,191
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Lorna John (General Counsel) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor/Publisher) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 18, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$6,695
Expenses
$8,777
Net Income
-$2,082
Net Assets
$4,091
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,695
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 $9,770
Total Liabilities $5,679
Net Assets $4,091
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Lorna John (General Counsel) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor/Publisher) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$24,328
Expenses
$20,286
Net Income
$4,042
Net Assets
$6,148
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,328
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 $12,791
Total Liabilities $6,643
Net Assets $6,148
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lorna John (General Counsel) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor/Publisher) $0 $0
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$13,830
Expenses
$18,916
Net Income
-$5,086
Net Assets
$2,106
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,830
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 $9,638
Total Liabilities $7,532
Net Assets $2,106
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lorna John (General Counsel) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor/Publisher) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Ex Officio) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$27,619
Expenses
$25,569
Net Income
$2,050
Net Assets
$7,192
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,619
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 $15,777
Total Liabilities $8,585
Net Assets $7,192
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Ms Berna Gunn Williams (Board Member) $0 $0
Lorna John (President) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor/Publisher) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Founder) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 16, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$28,125
Expenses
$27,496
Net Income
$629
Net Assets
$5,142
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,125
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 $15,012
Total Liabilities $9,870
Net Assets $5,142
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Ms Berna Gunn Williams (Board Member) $0 $0
Lorna John (President) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor/Publisher) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Founder) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$62,755
Expenses
$53,459
Net Income
$9,296
Net Assets
$4,513
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $830
1.3%
Program Services $61,925
98.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,896
Total Liabilities $12,383
Net Assets $4,513
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Ms Berna Gunn Williams (Board Member) $0 $0
Lorna John (President) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor/Publisher) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Founder) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$69,953
Expenses
$76,906
Net Income
-$6,953
Net Assets
-$426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,165
3.1%
Program Services $67,788
96.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,362
Total Liabilities $12,788
Net Assets -$426
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Terrell (Program Coordinator) $5,760 $0
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
Ms Berna Gunn Williams (Board Member) $0 $0
Lorna John (President) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor Publisher) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 26, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$95,927
Expenses
$83,305
Net Income
$12,622
Net Assets
$6,527
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $95,277
99.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,339
Total Liabilities $8,812
Net Assets $6,527
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mariessa Terrell (Executive Director) $0 $0
Dr Gloria Herndon (President) $0 $0
Ms Stephanie Lipscomb (Treasurer) $0 $0
Fannie Allen (Secretary) $0 $0
Ms Berna Gunn Williams (Board Member) $0 $0
Lorna John (President) $0 $0
Ms Pearl Dexter (Editor Publisher) $0 $0
Mary Terrell (Program Coordinator) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 8, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$37,849
Expenses
$32,334
Net Income
$5,515
Net Assets
$14,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,849
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 $23,118
Total Liabilities $8,137
Net Assets $14,981

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$85,202
Expenses
$87,975
Net Income
-$2,773
Net Assets
$5,510
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,002
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,389
Total Liabilities $6,879
Net Assets $5,510

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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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990-EZ

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

PDF

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

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

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

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

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

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

PDF

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

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

PDF

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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990

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

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

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

PDF

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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990

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

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