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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8475818

DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAINT MARYS, GA 31558

Financials

$467K$457K2023$402K$379K2024$373K$344K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$372,985$343,573$29,412$3,130,780$2,171,960$958,820
December 31, 2024990$402,227$379,418$22,809$3,102,935$1,902,004$1,200,931
December 31, 2023990$466,722$456,923$9,799$3,080,125$1,902,004$1,178,121
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$372,985
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,321
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,321
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$12,044
Travel
$3,523
Program services (functional)
$164,992
Management and general (functional)
$178,581

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,102,935
Total assets, end of year
$3,130,780
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,171,960
Net assets, end of year
$958,820
Net assets without donor restrictions
$958,820
Gross receipts
$372,985
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
GA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BYRON DAWSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$19,000
ANITRA DAWSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
30$12,000
KENYA ELDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
PATRICK DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BYRON DAWSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$19,500
ANITRA DAWSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
15$13,000
KENYA ELDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
PATRICK DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BYRON DAWSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$18,000
ANITRA N DAWSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
15$12,000
KENYA ELDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
PATRICK DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
110 INDUSTRIAL DR, SAINT MARYS, GA 31558-4425
In care of
% CARMEN MENEFEE
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
110 INDUSTRIAL DR, SAINT MARYS GA 31558
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BYRON DAWSON, 110 INDUSTRIAL DR, SAINT MARYS, GA 31558
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
BYRON DAWSON, 110 INDUSTRIAL DR, SAINT MARYS GA 31558
Signed the 990
BYRON DAWSON, PRESIDENT
Phone
(912) 882-9383
Return prepared by
James Chestnut & Associates Inc

Mission

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER, INC. CONTINUED ITS MISSION OF EMPOWERING UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES DURING 2025. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT INITIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, AND EFFORTS TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL AWARENESS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND LOCAL LEADERS TO IDENTIFY NEEDS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AIMED AT STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY.
    Expenses $164,992

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-8475818
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,130,780
Income (IRS master file)
$372,985

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
June 11, 2012
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$372,985$343,573$3,130,780IRS
990December 2024$402,227$379,418$3,102,935IRS
990December 2023$466,722$456,923$3,080,125XML
990December 2022$320,148$343,806$3,070,326IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: BYRON DAWSON
December 31, 2020≤ $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 20-8475818).

Questions about DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC

What is the EIN of DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC is 20-8475818.
Is DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2011.
Are donations to DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER 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 DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BYRON DAWSON.
Who are the officers and directors of DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,000 (BYRON DAWSON, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does DAWSON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $372,985, expenses of $343,573 and total assets of $3,130,780 at year end.

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