Nonprofit · EIN 14-2009589
CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
Also known as Choo Smith Youh Empowerment Inc Choo Smith Basketball Camp
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $607,286 | $429,182 | $178,104 | $813,775 | $56,595 | $757,180 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $975,474 | $727,915 | $247,559 | $253,256 | $0 | $253,256 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $565,192
- of which government grants
- $218,000
- Program service revenue
- $42,094
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,732
- Occupancy
- $5,172
- Travel
- $10,715
- Program services (functional)
- $382,051
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,131
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $636,168
- Total assets, end of year
- $813,775
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,595
- Net assets, end of year
- $757,180
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $757,180
- Gross receipts
- $607,286
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD JACKSON | CHIEF OF STA Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $0 | $19,800 |
| CHARLES H SMITH JR | CEO/EXECUTIV Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $19,800 | $0 |
| SHINDANA LAWSON | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $13,500 | $0 |
| KARYN BULLOCK | CHIEF ECO & Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $13,300 | $0 |
| JERRY EDWARDS JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ROSSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARYN BULLOCK | CHIEF ECO & Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $0 | $14,100 |
| CHARLES H SMITH JR | CEO/EXECUTIV Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $0 | $13,800 |
| SHINDANA LAWSON | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $0 | $13,600 |
| HAROLD JACKSON | DIRECTOR MAR Trustee or director | 60 | $0 | $13,000 |
| JERRY EDWARDS JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY ROSSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4701 GREENSPRING AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21209-4704
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 2901 Druid Park Dr Suite A200, Baltimore MD 21215
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHARLES H SMITH JR, 4701 GREENSPRING AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21209
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Charles Smith Jr, 2901 Druid Park Dr suite a200, Baltimore MD 21215
- Signed the 990
- CHARLES H SMITH JR, CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECT
- Phone
- (443) 863-7474
- Website
- www.chooyouth.com
- Return prepared by
- LOMBARDO AYERS & COMPANY LLC
Mission
CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMMING THAT FACILITATES POSITIVE GROWTH IN THE LIVES OF THE YOUTH WE SERVE AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- CHOO SMITH EMPOWERMENT IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMMING THAT FACILITATES POSITIVE GROWTH IN THE LIVES OF THE YOUTH WE SERVE AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $382,051 · revenue $42,904
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-2009589
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $813,775
- Income (IRS master file)
- $607,286
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $607,286 | $429,182 | $813,775 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $975,474 | $727,915 | $253,256 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $230,828 | $193,190 | $6,780 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Charles Smith Jr | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $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 14-2009589).
Questions about CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
- What is the EIN of CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC is 14-2009589.
- Is CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 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 CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 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 CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC 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 CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHARLES H SMITH JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHOO SMITH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $607,286, expenses of $429,182 and total assets of $813,775 at year end.
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