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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3102028

CLASS MATTERS INC

Tax-exempt · OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73120

Financials

$157K$151K2023$212K$214K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLASS MATTERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$211,789$213,513-$1,724$5,348$0$5,348
December 31, 2023990$157,397$151,187$6,210$17,835$0$17,835
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$211,789
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$48,053
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,541
Travel
$13,643
Depreciation
$3,437
Program services (functional)
$201,002
Management and general (functional)
$9,331
Fundraising (functional)
$3,180

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,835
Total assets, end of year
$5,348
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$5,348
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,573
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,348
Gross receipts
$211,789
Employees
0
Volunteers
127
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
OK

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Darron LamkinOfficer
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Shante' LamkinOfficer
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Mary TranOfficer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Cynthia WorkDirector
Trustee or director
30$0
Jonathan HillDirector
Trustee or director
15$0
Darius JonesOfficer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Dr Wayne JonesDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DARRON LAMKINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
WAYNE JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
SHANTE LAMKINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
MARY TRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
RICKEY VICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
CYNTHIA WORKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
KEVIN PHAMOFFICER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2625 NW 114TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73120-6604
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
412 NW 80th Street, Oklahoma City OK 73114
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dr Darron Lamkin, 2625 NW 114th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Darron Lamkin, 412 NW 80th Street, Oklahoma City OK 73114
Signed the 990
Dr Darron Lamkin, President
Phone
(405) 509-5396
Return prepared by
Jana Lewis Harkins CPA

Mission

Increase youth exposure, provide access, and develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and math-related studies (STEM), degrees, and careers.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Spark Summer Camp A 6-week, 6 hour per day fully STEM-based experience, providing a real-world, mock work experience.
    Expenses $57,758 · grants $18,000 · revenue $57,800
  • STEM Like Me Bi-annual event simulates pre-college to careers day in the life of a future STEM professional, shadowing experiences to youth to aid future planning for life after high school.
    Expenses $43,577 · grants $2,500 · revenue $45,000
  • ESTEAM / Recognition Matters Bi-monthly leadership, mentoring, & college prep program, utilizing workshops, team building, college & corporate tours, job shadowing, STEM fairs & experiences. Including an annual awards banquet to recognize and honor program participants who have made a significant impact in the community.
    Expenses $52,873 · grants $23,750 · revenue $53,000
  • C.L.A.S.S.E.S Workshops - A year-long program targeting young people with a curriculum that emphasizes character, leadership, academic, student success, entrepreneurship, & STEM.
    Expenses $19,355 · grants $3,800 · revenue $20,000
  • Program Expenses - Other
    Expenses $27,439 · revenue $28,000

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-3102028
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,348
Income (IRS master file)
$211,789

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$211,789$213,513$5,348XML
990December 2023$157,397$151,187$17,835XML
990December 2022$170,158$166,779$11,625IRS
990December 2021$93,558$99,659$7,987IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Darron Lamkin
December 31, 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 27-3102028).

Questions about CLASS MATTERS INC

What is the EIN of CLASS MATTERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLASS MATTERS INC is 27-3102028.
Is CLASS MATTERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to CLASS MATTERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CLASS MATTERS 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 CLASS MATTERS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CLASS MATTERS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CLASS MATTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dr Darron Lamkin.
Who are the officers and directors of CLASS MATTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CLASS MATTERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $211,789, expenses of $213,513 and total assets of $5,348 at year end.

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