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Nonprofit · EIN 02-0606169

OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC

Tax-exempt · MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 37683

Financials

$135K$128K2022$133K$113K2023$127K$100K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$126,661$99,750$26,911$115,765$0$115,765
June 30, 2024990$132,967$112,991$19,976$88,854$0$88,854
June 30, 2023990$134,969$127,891$7,078$68,878$0$68,878
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$126,661
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$99,750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$99,750

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$88,854
Total assets, end of year
$115,765
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$115,765
Net assets without donor restrictions
$115,765
Gross receipts
$126,661
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
TN

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bill WileyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Rita BentlyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Gilbert HoneycuttTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Sandra FortuneTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Rodney MetcalfGeneral Manager
Trustee or director
1$0
Eddie McAllisterTrustee
Officer
1$0
Robert Ray WilsonPresident
Officer
1$0
Rebecca S MitchellSecretary
Officer
1$0
Nancy WillsTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Amber BumgardnerEx Officio 990 preparer
Key employee
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bobby HodgesTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Rita BentlyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Gilbert HoneycuttTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Sandra FortuneTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Judy L WalshEx Officio 990 preparer
Trustee or director
0$0
Glen HatfieldPresident
Officer
2$0
Robert Ray WilsonVice President
Officer
1$0
Rebecca S MitchellSecretary
Officer
1$0
Nancy WillsTreasurer
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Glen HatfieldPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Robert Ray WilsonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Rebecca S MitchellSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Nancy WillsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bobby HodgesTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Rita BentlyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Gilbert HoneycuttTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Sandra FortuneTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Christopher StoiaEx Officio
Trustee or director
1$0
Judy L WalshEx Officio 990 preparer
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 180, MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 37683-0180
In care of
% JOSEPH A THACKER III
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Amber Bumgardner, PO Box 180, PO Box 180, Mountain City, TN 37683
Signed the 990
Amber Bumgardner, Director of Finance
Phone
(423) 727-1960

Mission

To provide scholarships to eligible students who meet the criteria set by the organization, give assistance to community organizations, youth groups, fire and emergency organizations, individuals in need due to medical or financial hardships and those who have had house fires.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Scholarships were awarded to high school graduates who submitted applications and met the criteria set by the organization
    Expenses $38,500 · grants $38,500 · revenue $38,500
  • Fire and emergency agencies, community agencies and youth programs apply for funding for special projects and programs to benefit the communities in which they are located.
    Expenses $40,000 · grants $40,000 · revenue $40,000
  • Applications are submitted by individuals with medical and/or financial hardship such as medical bills and transport, handicap accessibility home improvements, hearing aids, groceries, and victims of house fires.
    Expenses $21,250 · grants $21,250 · revenue $21,250

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
02-0606169
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
2003
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$115,765
Income (IRS master file)
$126,661

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$126,661$99,750$115,765XML
990June 2024$132,967$112,991$88,854XML
990June 2023$134,969$127,891$68,878XML
990June 2022$143,107$120,818$61,800IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

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 02-0606169).

Questions about OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC

What is the EIN of OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC is 02-0606169.
Is OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC 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 OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Amber Bumgardner.
Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $126,661, expenses of $99,750 and total assets of $115,765 at year end.

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