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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2657403

OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Also known as OCESF

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FAIRFAX, VA 22030

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10300 EATON PLACE, FAIRFAX, VA 22030-2242
In care of
% MICHAEL THORNTON SR
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
10300 Eaton Place, Fairfax VA 22030
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Craig Elam, 6251 Zinnia Lane, Haymarket VA 20169
Website
OCESF.org

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990-N on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-N on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
27-2657403
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
2019
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
August 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
November 13, 2017
Reinstated
Effective April 15, 2019

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
990-N for 2025
Officer: Craig Elam
March 31, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Craig Elam
March 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Craig Elam
March 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Craig Elam
March 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Craig Elam
March 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Craig Elam
March 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 27-2657403).

Questions about OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION is 27-2657403.
Is OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on August 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective April 15, 2019.
Are donations to OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of OUR CAUSE EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names Craig Elam.

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