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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1279878

SARBANES CENTER

Tax-exempt · TOWSON, MD 21204

Financials

$2.4M$45K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SARBANES CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,424,197$44,621$2,379,576$2,380,467$876$2,379,591
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,423,445
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$727
Other revenue
$25

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$21,875
Other salaries and wages
$13,553
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$39,151
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,489
Program services (functional)
$8,626
Management and general (functional)
$29,004
Fundraising (functional)
$6,991

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$210
Total assets, end of year
$2,380,467
Total liabilities, end of year
$876
Net assets, end of year
$2,379,591
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,154,591
Net assets with donor restrictions
$225,000
Gross receipts
$2,424,197
Employees
2
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
MD

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTEN WEISS FIDLERExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$21,875
JOHN SARBANESPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALICE JOHNSON CAINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KAREN WEBBERTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7931 ELLENHAM AVE, TOWSON, MD 21204-3523
In care of
% CSC LAWYERS INCORP SERVICE CO
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
7 SAINT PAUL ST STE 820, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JOHN SARBANES, 7931 ELLENHAM AVE, TOWSON, MD 21204
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
JOHN SARBANES, 7931 ELLENHAM AVE, BALTIMORE MD 21204
Signed the 990
JOHN SARBANES, President & CEO
Phone
(443) 632-6569
Return prepared by
C E A SCHOLTES AND ASSOCIATES

Mission

The Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity founded in 2024 by Congressman John Sarbanes in honor of the Sarbanes familys commitment to service and volunteerism. Its mission is to support other nonprofit organizations as a convener, strategic coalition builder and project facilitator with a focus on civics and democracy, whole health, and environmental stewardship.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Sarbanes Center operates as a hands-on project booster helping nonprofits and community organizations deliver impact at the highest level. The Center gives knowledge, strategy, and social capital in support of concrete, on the ground initiatives. By operating as a nonprofit hub supported by foundations and individuals, The Center provides services at no cost, helping our partners access critical strategic support that would otherwise be out of reach.
    Expenses $8,626

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-1279878
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,380,467
Income (IRS master file)
$2,424,197

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,424,197$44,621$2,380,467XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: JOHN SARBANES
December 31, 2024≤ $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 33-1279878).

Questions about SARBANES CENTER

What is the EIN of SARBANES CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SARBANES CENTER is 33-1279878.
Is SARBANES CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to SARBANES CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SARBANES CENTER 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 SARBANES CENTER 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 SARBANES CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SARBANES CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN SARBANES.
Who are the officers and directors of SARBANES CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,875 (KRISTEN WEISS FIDLER, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does SARBANES CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,424,197, expenses of $44,621 and total assets of $2,380,467 at year end.

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