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Nonprofit · EIN 01-0673203

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FREEPORT, TX 77542

Financials

$286K$223K2023$284K$178K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$283,715$177,731$105,984$486,822$0$486,822
December 31, 2023990$286,008$223,273$62,735$380,158$0$380,158
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$264,135
Membership dues
$1,530
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$12,132
Other revenue
$7,448

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$78,145
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$176,877
Management and general (functional)
$854

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$380,158
Total assets, end of year
$486,822
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$486,822
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,000
Publicly traded securities
$199,621
Net assets without donor restrictions
$486,822
Gross receipts
$283,715
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1986
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dorothy ThomasPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Terry GordonCo-chairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Winston RossowGeneral Coordinator
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Cornell WhiteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Esther WilliamsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jessica WillisCorresponding Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Carolyn EdwardsScholarship Chairperson
Trustee or director
1$0
Will BrooksParade Chairperson
Trustee or director
1$0
Sharon BarnesDrum Major Chairperson
Trustee or director
1$0
Mary F HallMusical Coordinator
Trustee or director
1$0
Lois DavisPublicity Coordinator
Trustee or director
1$0
Lonnie Dewschaplain
Trustee or director
1$0
James HeardBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Rachel WelschBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kendra WatersBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dorothy ThomasPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Terry GordonCo-chairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Winston RossowGeneral Coordinator
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Cornell WhiteTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Esther WilliamsSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jessica WillisCorresponding Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Carolyn EdwardsScholarship Chairperson
Trustee or director
1$0
Will BrooksParade Chairperson
Trustee or director
1$0
Sharon BarnesDrum Major Chairperson
Trustee or director
1$0
Mary F HallMusical Coordinator
Trustee or director
1$0
Lois DavisPublicity Coordinator
Trustee or director
1$0
Lonnie Dewschaplain
Trustee or director
1$0
James HeardBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Rachel WelschBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kendra WatersBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2681, FREEPORT, TX 77542-2681
In care of
% DOROTHY THOMAS
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
PO Box 2681, Freeport TX 77531
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dorothy Thomas, PO BOX 2681, FREEPORT, TX 775422681
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Dorothy Thomas, PO Box 2681, Freeport TX 77531
Signed the 990
Cornell White, Treasurer
Phone
(979) 417-6187

Mission

MLKCC Seeks to honor Dr. Kings admonition of service to the community by sponsoring both the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dennis R. Edwards Memorial Scholarship to deserving high school graduates participating in various worthy community uplift projects and encouraging its members to take roles in numerous civic charitable and cultural endeavors.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee of Brazoria County MLKCC awarded 19 grants to various civic church and non-profit organizations. These grants were provided to support community programs such as scholarships food programs for the elderly and under-served individuals and other initiatives that benefit the local community. Additionally MLKCC supported other organizations through donations to help them carry out their community service programs.
    Expenses $66,950 · grants $598,000
  • MLKCC hosted a series of impactful events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr leading up to the Dr. King holiday. These community focused activities included a musical concert community worship service a commemorative banquet a vibrant parade and festival and engaging poster and essay contest for the youth. These events were designed to celebrate Dr. Kings vision of service unity and equality while inspiring the community and empowering young individuals to reflect on his enduring impact.
    Expenses $38,737
  • MLKCC sponsored and contributed to various community outreach projects including support to food pantries turkey donations distribution of toiletries senior citizens health screening and recognition day school backpacks give-away hurricane Hellene relief efforts donation of fans to Actions donation to the Freeport Police department Blue Santa program and national night out.
    Expenses $23,900
  • MLKCC sponsored a Icode camp for girls to help them learn how to write codes for computer programs
    Expenses $18,629
  • MLKCC awarded 7 scholarships to high school students
    Expenses $9,000
  • MLKCC awarded winners in the Dr. King holiday poster and essay contest with a small monetary gift.
    Expenses $2,195
  • Support for cultural awareness events that serve as platforms for education and honors diverse histories traditions and identities
    Expenses $1,603
  • Website maintenance
    Expenses $7,204
  • Advertisement
    Expenses $400
  • Office and administration
    Expenses $4,055
  • promotional item expenses
    Expenses $4,204

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
01-0673203
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$486,822
Income (IRS master file)
$283,715

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
February 22, 2012
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$283,715$177,731$486,822XML
990December 2023$286,008$223,273$380,158XML
990December 2022$226,128$186,176$324,250IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Dorothy Thomas
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0673203).

Questions about MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY

What is the EIN of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY is 01-0673203.
Is MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
Are donations to MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dorothy Thomas.
Who are the officers and directors of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION COMMITTEE OF BRAZORIA COUNTY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $283,715, expenses of $177,731 and total assets of $486,822 at year end.

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