Nonprofit · EIN 20-1002519
BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $50,597 | $15,806 | $34,791 | $213,880 | – | $213,880 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $44,536 | $17,613 | $26,923 | $179,089 | – | $179,089 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $52,864
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,267
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $789
- Printing, publications and postage
- $727
- Other expenses
- $14,290
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $179,089
- Total assets, end of year
- $213,880
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $213,880
- Cash, savings and investments
- $213,880
- Gross receipts
- $59,937
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolu Scott Cooper | Member at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Gus DoeWilliams | Member at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Ballah Howard | Ex-Officio | 2 | $0 |
| Vassey Lartson | Ex-Officio | 2 | $0 |
| Christine Deshield | Chaplain | 2 | $0 |
| Lenus Perkins | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Lena Williams | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Elisa Perkins Cuellar | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Abraham Richardson | President | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolu Scott Cooper | Member at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Gus DoeWilliams | Member at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Ballah Howard | Ex-Officio | 2 | $0 |
| Vassey Lartson | Ex-Officio | 2 | $0 |
| Christine Deshield | Chaplain | 2 | $0 |
| Lenus Perkins | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Lena Williams | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Elisa Perkins Cuellar | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Abraham Richardson | President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 15104, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309-0104
- In care of
- % LENUS PERKINS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 15104, Alexandria VA 22309
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Abraham Richardson, PO Box 15104, Alexandria VA 22309
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Lenus Perkins, Treasurer
- Website
- www.becaa.org
Mission
During the bloody civil war in Liberia that negatively affected all sectors of the country with education being of no exception BECAA was founded by former students of Bong Education Center Bong Mines Liberia residing in the United States to combine our financial resources to help support the current students of what is now Bong Mines Central Elementary School located in Bong Mines Liberia as well as all students in the Bong Mines Community. BECAA provides financial contributions and school supplies books computers notebooks stationeries and through its Resource Learning Center provide a conducive learning environment that affords war victimized students the opportunities to study peacefully and participate in educational programs and research. The Resource Center offers an environment for workshops meetings library services weekly tutorial assistance basic computer learning programs and counseling for those in need.
Program accomplishments
- BECAA Resource Center offers an environment for workshops meetings library services weekly tutorial assistance basic computer learning programs and counseling for those in need. The center serves students from elementary through High School four days a week. An average of 45 students attend each week for tutoring in Math English Science Social Studies and History. The computer literacy training provides basic computer skills access to internet and use of internet for research and a library to assist students with research.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1002519
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B112)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $213,880
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,937
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $50,597 | $15,806 | $213,880 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $44,536 | $17,613 | $179,089 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Abraham Richardson | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ballah Howard | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Ballah Howard | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Ballah Howard | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 20-1002519).
Questions about BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC is 20-1002519.
- Is BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 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 BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 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 BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 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 is the principal officer of BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Abraham Richardson.
- Who are the officers and directors of BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BONG EDUCATION CENTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $50,597, expenses of $15,806 and total assets of $213,880 at year end.
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