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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5966578

PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC

Also known as CHAIN REACTION

Tax-exempt · PENSACOLA, FL 32504

Financials

$158K$174K2022$233K$235K2023$246K$258K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$246,103$258,493-$12,390$19,201$3,906$15,295
September 30, 2024990$233,241$234,667-$1,426$28,386$701$27,685
September 30, 2023990-EZ$158,132$174,346-$16,214$33,003$3,892$29,111
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$252,049
of which government grants
$177,585
Membership dues
$7,449
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$5,946
Other revenue
-$5,946

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$75,750
Other salaries and wages
$105,326
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$196,429
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,876
Occupancy
$8,310
Program services (functional)
$206,248
Management and general (functional)
$52,245

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$28,386
Total assets, end of year
$19,201
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,906
Net assets, end of year
$15,295
Net assets without donor restrictions
$15,295
Gross receipts
$254,055
Employees
9
Volunteers
30
State of legal domicile
FL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN FAIRCHILDEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$75,750
LOU TUNGOLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JOY BARNESVICE BOARD C
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
THU-HONG NGUYENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LYDIA MURPHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
TONY GARRETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
BRANDON MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN FAIRCHILDEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$75,000
LOU TUNGOLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JOY BARNESVICE BOARD C
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TRISTON P LONGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
THU-HONG NGUYENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
LYDIA MURPHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
TONY GARRETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN FAIRCHILDEXECUTIVE DI40$65,625
LOU TUNGOLBOARD CHAIR3$0
JOY BARNESVICE BOARD C3$0
TRISTON P LONGTREASURER3$0
THU-HONG NGUYENSECRETARY3$0
JOHN JACK TERHAARBOARD MEMBER3$0
TONY GARRETTBOARD MEMBER3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1000 COLLEGE BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32504-8910
In care of
% KRISTIN FAIRCHILD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KRISTIN FAIRCHILD, 1000 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, PENSACOLA, FL 32504
Signed the 990
KRISTIN FAIRCHILD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(850) 471-4685
Return prepared by
BROWN THORNTON PACENTA & COMPANY PA

Mission

PENSACOLA'S PROMISE OPERATES A PROGRAM CALLED CHAIN REACTION (CR). OUR MISSION AT CHAIN REACTION IS TO EMPOWER TEENS TO LEARN THROUGH SERVICE. IN A SAFE, FUN AND EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT, OUR TEENS DISCOVER THEIR INNATE STRENGTHS AND UPTAPPED ABILITIES; UNITE AS A TEAM OF CONNECTED, COMMITTED CITIZENS; AND BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES TO ACHIEVE MORE AND ASPIRE TO SEE THE GOOD IN ALL THINGS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PENSACOLA'S PROMISE OPERATES A PROGRAM CALLED CHAIN REACTION(CR). CHAIN REACTION HAS GAINED REPUTATION AS THE PREMIER TEEN LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION ORGANIZATION FOR TEENS. EDUCATION THROUGH APPLIED SERVICE LEARNING AND CIVIC PROJECTS TEACHES OUR TEENS IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. CR'S CURRICULUM LAYS THE FOUNDATION THAT PREPARES TEENS FOR THE REAL WORLD AND IS RECOGNIZED AS A PROVEN FORCE FOR CREATING A POSITIVE, MEASURABLE IMPACT FOR TEEN SUCCESS. CR IS TEEN- DRIVEN AND TEEN-ORGANIZED, OFFERING A SAFE, FUN, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT TO EMPOWER TEENS TO IDENTIFY THEIR PASSIONS, DISCOVER PURPOSE, AND PROPEL PERSONAL GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. CR CREATES A PLACE WHERE TEENS CAN MAKE AN IMPACT BEYOND THEMSELVES, AND USE THESE VALUABLE SKILL SETS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $206,248

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-5966578
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
2007
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$19,201
Income (IRS master file)
$254,055

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$246,103$258,493$19,201XML
990September 2024$233,241$234,667$28,386XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$158,132$174,346$33,003XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2019–––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 20-5966578).

Questions about PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC

What is the EIN of PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC is 20-5966578.
Is PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PENSACOLAS PROMISE 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 PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KRISTIN FAIRCHILD.
Who are the officers and directors of PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,750 (KRISTIN FAIRCHILD, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does PENSACOLAS PROMISE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $246,103, expenses of $258,493 and total assets of $19,201 at year end.

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