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Nonprofit · EIN 14-1909228

MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10016

Financials

$73K$42K2023$66K$39K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$66,239$39,476$26,763$88,389–$88,389
December 31, 2023990-EZ$73,109$41,717$31,392$61,626–$61,626
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$28,280
Net income from fundraising events
$37,959

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,175
Other expenses
$36,301
Program services (functional)
$5,543

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$61,626
Total assets, end of year
$88,389
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$88,389
Cash, savings and investments
$88,389
Gross receipts
$112,962

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John R LeePresident0$0
Shekire RodriguezTreasurer0$0
Lou BensonDirector0$0
Marvin HollandDirector0$0
Anthony HarmonDirector0$0
Debi JacksonDirector0$0
Hon Randolph JacksonDirector0$0
Denise RogersAdvisory Board0$0
Shiheim W LeeDirector0$0
Verdia M NoelDirector0$0
Ann TrippDirector0$0
Dr Donna WilliamsDirector0$0
Elinor TatumAdvisory Board0$0
Voza RiversAdvisory Board0$0
Hazel DukesAdvisory Board0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John R LeePresident0$0
Shekire RodriguezTreasurer0$0
Lou BensonDirector0$0
Marvin HollandDirector0$0
Anthony HarmonDirector0$0
Debi JacksonDirector0$0
Hon Randolph JacksonDirector0$0
Denise RogersAdvisory Board0$0
Shiheim W LeeDirector0$0
Verdia M NoelDirector0$0
Ann TrippDirector0$0
Dr Donna WilliamsDirector0$0
Elinor TatumAdvisory Board0$0
Voza RiversAdvisory Board0$0
Hazel DukesAdvisory Board0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
244 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10016-2817
In care of
% JOHN R LEE
Signed the 990-EZ
John R Lee, President
Return prepared by
Francesco Laudadio CPA

Mission

See Schedule O

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Partner with schools and churches to build Internet Radio Stations that facilitate the charitable purpose of the organization.
    Expenses $5,543
  • Partner with local churchs who prepare food for people in under served communities by providing turkeys during the holidays.

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
14-1909228
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
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$88,389
Income (IRS master file)
$112,962

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$66,239$39,476$88,389XML
990-EZDecember 2023$73,109$41,717$61,626XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––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 14-1909228).

Questions about MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC is 14-1909228.
Is MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION 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 MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC 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 MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MAKE THE GRADE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $66,239, expenses of $39,476 and total assets of $88,389 at year end.

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