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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1497892

SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC

Also known as Speak Up Magazine Inc

Tax-exempt · ROCK HILL, SC 29732

Financials

$69K$70K2022$142K$118K2023$128K$152K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$128,015$151,665-$23,650$509–$509
June 30, 2024990-EZ$142,468$118,336$24,132$24,159–$24,159
June 30, 2023990-EZ$69,077$69,944-$867$26–$26
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$128,015

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$88,650
Other expenses
$63,015
Program services (functional)
$150,205

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$24,159
Total assets, end of year
$509
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$509
Cash, savings and investments
$509
Gross receipts
$128,015

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matthew ShawPresident and Treasurer40$0
Andrew TonkinDirector1$0
Ann NelsonDirector1$0
Robert ForquerDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matthew ShawPresident and Treasurer5$0
Phil FeltenChairman of the Board of Directors0.25$0
Lindsay DaCostaSecretary0.25$0
Lisa KoonsBoard Member0.25$0
William ShawBoard Member0.25$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matthew ShawPresident and Treasurer5$0
Lindsay DaCostaSecretary0.25$0
William ShawBoard Member0.25$0
Phil FeltenChairman of the Board of Directors0.25$0
Lisa KoonsBoard Member0.25$0
William ShawBoard Member0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 36813, ROCK HILL, SC 29732-0513
In care of
% MATTHEW SHAW
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
501 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte NC 28204
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Matthew Shaw, 501 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte NC 28204
Signed the 990-EZ
Matthew Shaw, President

Mission

Create opportunities for people facing homelessness to find opportunity grow in dignity discover their voices and find community through direct support programs and creative writing workshops.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Speak Up facilitates in-person and online community writing workshops that bring together people across economic cultural and housing divides -- including individuals facing homelessness formerly incarcerated writers and community members at large. Participants write share and publish personal essays stories and creative work. The program includes recurring weekly and monthly writing groups open mic readings and publication of participant work through the Speak Up online magazine and podcast. Hundreds of participants served during the fiscal year.
    Expenses $110,315
  • Speak Up operates a Homeless Support Program that provides direct financial assistance and essential resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Rock Hill SC area. The program delivers funds directly to participants and service providers through electronic and cash payments supporting housing stability basic needs and connection to community resources. During the fiscal year the program served individuals through ongoing direct assistance.
    Expenses $39,890

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1497892
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$509
Income (IRS master file)
$128,015

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$128,015$151,665$509XML
990-EZJune 2024$142,468$118,336$24,159IRS
990-EZJune 2023$69,077$69,944$26IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Matthew Shaw
June 30, 2014≤ $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 27-1497892).

Questions about SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC

What is the EIN of SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC is 27-1497892.
Is SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SPEAK UP MAGAZINE 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 SPEAK UP MAGAZINE 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 SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC?
The 990-N for 2013 names Matthew Shaw.
Who are the officers and directors of SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SPEAK UP MAGAZINE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $128,015, expenses of $151,665 and total assets of $509 at year end.

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