Nonprofit · EIN 34-2039472
LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $344,615 | $493,502 | -$148,887 | $181,686 | $21,912 | $159,774 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $415,480 | $254,533 | $160,947 | $660,310 | $351,649 | $308,661 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $343,665
- Program service revenue
- $950
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $166,512
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,600
- Occupancy
- $13,200
- Travel
- $1,161
- Program services (functional)
- $336,613
- Management and general (functional)
- $150,119
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,770
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $660,310
- Total assets, end of year
- $181,686
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,912
- Net assets, end of year
- $159,774
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $100,318
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $59,456
- Gross receipts
- $344,615
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY MULIETT | CEO/PRESIDENT - PARTIAL YEAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $113,340 | $7,908 |
| JOANN FARNHAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $78,462 | $8,583 |
| VALERIE REED | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT CUBBERLY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHA WRIGHT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORIN GRANGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA WHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CARTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAUL WATSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PATTERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RHONDA MARCUM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHELE REID | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM STAFFEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYN STANLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHAEL GLASS | BCCF TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA L HUNT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $209,791 | $41,451 |
| JOANN FARNHAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $79,203 | $28,251 |
| VALERIE REED | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT CUBBERLY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHA WRIGHT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORIN GRANGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA WHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY CARTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAUL WATSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PATTERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RHONDA MARCUM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MICHELE REID | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM STAFFEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYN STANLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 32 MICHIGAN AVE W STE 1, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017-4015
- In care of
- % BRENDA HUNT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOANN FARNHAM, 32 W MICHIGAN AVE STE 1, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017
- Signed the 990
- JOANN FARNHAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (269) 962-2181
- Return prepared by
- REHMANN ROBSON LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC AND LAKEVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND OBTAIN A COLLEGE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS TO CREATE A COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE IN BATTLE CREEK. CONTINUOUS SUPPORT IN ALL BATTLE CREEK HIGH SCHOOLS WITH RESOURCES, ADVISING, AND WORKSHOPS.Expenses $336,613 · grants $166,512 · revenue $950
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-2039472
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B122)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $181,686
- Income (IRS master file)
- $344,615
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $344,615 | $493,502 | $181,686 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $415,480 | $254,533 | $660,310 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $326,340 | $240,382 | $166,239 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 34-2039472).
Questions about LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM is 34-2039472.
- Is LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM 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 LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names JOANN FARNHAM.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LEGACY SCHOLARS PROGRAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $344,615, expenses of $493,502 and total assets of $181,686 at year end.
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