Nonprofit · EIN 26-2916391
THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC
Tax-exempt · MIAMI, FL 33142
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,268,537 | $1,241,524 | $27,013 | $877,820 | $954,520 | -$76,700 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,690,633 | $1,671,645 | $18,988 | $814,703 | $918,416 | -$103,713 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,277,327
- of which government grants
- $234,685
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- -$22,993
- Other revenue
- -$8,790
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $153,487
- Other salaries and wages
- $40,233
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $222,598
- Professional fundraising fees
- $15,442
- Accounting fees
- $9,251
- Occupancy
- $185,148
- Travel
- $30,338
- Depreciation
- $65,569
- Program services (functional)
- $968,302
- Management and general (functional)
- $246,867
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,355
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $814,703
- Total assets, end of year
- $877,820
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $954,520
- Net assets, end of year
- -$76,700
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $641,197
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$76,700
- Gross receipts
- $1,302,831
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2008
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Welsch | CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $90,000 |
| Jessenia Francisco | Director of Compliance Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $80,001 |
| Timothy Springstead | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adriana Oliva | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Monica Reyes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dahlia Gotzmann | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dale Thompson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Welsch | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
| Jessenia Francisco | Director of Compliance Key employee | 40 | $80,000 |
| Timothy Springstead | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andriana Oliva | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Monica Reyes | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dahlia Gotzmann | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dale Thompson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1550 NW 36TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33142-5560
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 3323 NW 17th ave, Miami FL 33142
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ian Welsch, 1550 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33142
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Ian Welsch, 2457 Collins Ave 404, Miami Beach FL 33139
- Signed the 990
- Ian Welsch, CEO
- Phone
- (800) 641-2201
- Website
- www.TheMotivationalEdge.org
- Return prepared by
- YJ Michel & Associates PA
Mission
The Motivational Edge uses solutions focused programming as a platform to inspire youth toward academic achievement, increased self-confidence and building essential life skills. In addition, the organization provides under-resourced youth with a creative outlet for self-expression, while integrating therapeutic components into arts, music and wellness programs.
Program accomplishments
- See Schedule O for detail about the programs accomplishments. 1,112 youth served across 21 service sites and reaching an in person total of youth served 2,392. Of the 2,392 young students served 39% of them have been diagnosed with a disability and received tailored support. There were nearly 100,000 hours of collective programming instruction and mentoring provided throughout the year.Expenses $968,302 · revenue $1,277,327
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2916391
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $877,820
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,302,831
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,268,537 | $1,241,524 | $877,820 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,690,633 | $1,671,645 | $814,703 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,464,586 | $1,349,207 | $1,040,956 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $856,692 | $1,195,246 | $368,246 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Ian Welsch | June 30, 2012 | ≤ $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 26-2916391).
Questions about THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC
- What is the EIN of THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC is 26-2916391.
- Is THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE 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 THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ian Welsch.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,000 (Ian Welsch, CEO).
- How much revenue does THE MOTIVATIONAL EDGE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,268,537, expenses of $1,241,524 and total assets of $877,820 at year end.
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