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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1468078

CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46835

Financials

$67K$69K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$67,427$69,044-$1,617$19,149–$19,149
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$60,668
Program service revenue
$6,759

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$19,800
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$19,800
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,437
Printing, publications and postage
$18
Other expenses
$46,789
Program services (functional)
$62,445

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,766
Total assets, end of year
$19,149
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$19,149
Cash, savings and investments
$19,149
Gross receipts
$67,427

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
EPHRAIM SMILEYEXECUTIVE DI30$19,800
DAVID WILKINSPRESIDENT7$0
ROBERT BELLINGERSECRETARY2$0
STACIE HARVEYTREASURER7$0
MICHAEL EDMUNDSDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5020 WOODWAY DR, FORT WAYNE, IN 46835-3671
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
5020 WOODWAY DRIVE, FORT WAYNE IN 46835
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
EPHRAIM SMILEY, 5020 WOODWAY DRIVE, FORT WAYNE IN 46835
Signed the 990-EZ
DAVID WILKINS, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
DULIN WARD & DEWALD INC

Mission

TO HELP EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE CHARACTER & SKILLS NEEDED TO STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE ON THE COURT, IN THE CLASSROOM, AT HOME, AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE SERVED OVER 100 YOUNG PEOPLE OVER THE COURSE OF 2025. OUR CLASS OF 2025 PARTICIPANTS HAD A 100% GRADUATION RATE: 12 OUT OF 12 OF OUR STUDENTS GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL. 4 WENT ON TO COLLEGE 8 WENT DIRECTLY INTO THE WORKFORCE. 14 OUT OF 16 OF OUR CLASS OF 2029 YOUNG MEN MADE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS. 50 OF OUR STUDENTATHLETES PLAYED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL TEAMS AT THE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS. OUR PROGRAM GPA HOVERS AROUND 3.0. WE HAVE ALSO CONTRIBUTED 40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH MENTORING, LANDSCAPING, AND PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS.
    Expenses $62,445

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY

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

IRS record

EIN
33-1468078
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)
$19,149
Income (IRS master file)
$67,427

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$67,427$69,044$19,149XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: EPHRAIM SMILEY
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 33-1468078).

Questions about CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY

What is the EIN of CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY is 33-1468078.
Is CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY 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 CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY 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 CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY?
The 990-N for 2024 names EPHRAIM SMILEY.
Who are the officers and directors of CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,800 (EPHRAIM SMILEY, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CHARACTER & SKILLS BASKETBALL ACADEMY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,427, expenses of $69,044 and total assets of $19,149 at year end.

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