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Nonprofit · EIN 32-0794831

BETWEEN THE LINES INC

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90029

Financials

$112K$26K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BETWEEN THE LINES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$111,515$25,562$85,953$85,953–$85,953
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$107,515
Program service revenue
$4,000

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$16,385
Printing, publications and postage
$69
Other expenses
$9,108
Program services (functional)
$35,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$85,953
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$85,953
Cash, savings and investments
$85,953
Gross receipts
$111,515

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Darren DuncanCO- Executive Director20$0
Lamont StapletonCo-Executive Director20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1118 N HELIOTROPE DR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90029-2610
In care of
% DARREN DUNCAN
Signed the 990-EZ
Darren Duncan, Co-Executive Director
Phone
(516) 850-4129

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 32-0794831 or by the name BETWEEN THE LINES INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Between The Lines Inc. reduces recidivism through storytelling media and sports programming for people affected by incarceration. In 2025 the organization hosted in-person programming inside correctional institutions every month directly reaching more than 2,000 incarcerated individuals through storytelling sessions and related activities. Its media platform brought these stories to a national audience with content viewed by approximately 10 million people each month and a combined following of over one million across several social media platforms. The organization also began developing reentry services to help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully return to and reintegrate into their communities.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Re-Entry Navigation program helps formerly incarcerated individuals transition successfully back into their communities. Through one-on-one navigation and case support it connects participants to the resources they need to rebuild stable lives including housing employment identification and benefits enrollment and referrals to community services. Supported by a grant from American Express received in late 2025 the program launched during the year by establishing its framework building referral partnerships and beginning to enroll and support its first returning participants. As the program matures the organization will track measurable outcomes including the number of individuals served successful housing and employment placements and reduced recidivism among participants.
    Expenses $35,000 · grants $35,000

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for BETWEEN THE LINES INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
32-0794831
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$85,953
Income (IRS master file)
$111,515

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$111,515$25,562$85,953XML

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 32-0794831).

Questions about BETWEEN THE LINES INC

What is the EIN of BETWEEN THE LINES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BETWEEN THE LINES INC is 32-0794831.
Is BETWEEN THE LINES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to BETWEEN THE LINES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BETWEEN THE LINES 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 BETWEEN THE LINES 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 BETWEEN THE LINES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of BETWEEN THE LINES INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BETWEEN THE LINES INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $111,515, expenses of $25,562 and total assets of $85,953 at year end.

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