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Nonprofit · EIN 37-1839771

SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11221

Financials

$68K$59K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$68,059$59,200$8,859$12,859$0$12,859
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$67,990
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$69
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$38,800
Occupancy
$20,400
Program services (functional)
$38,800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,000
Total assets, end of year
$12,859
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$12,859
Cash, savings and investments
$12,859
Gross receipts
$68,059

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Eric campbellExecutive Director15$0
Issac CapersDirector10$0
Sophia ThomasDirector5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1317 PUTNAM AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11221-5050
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1317 Putnma ave, Brooklyn NY 11221
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Eric Campbell, 1317 Putnam ave, Brooklyn NY 11221
Signed the 990-EZ
Eric Campbell, Director
Phone
(347) 369-8854

Mission

SPUD, Inc. is a nonprofit organization organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The primary exempt purpose of SPUD, Inc. is to educate, empower, and uplift underserved youth and adults through creative arts education, workforce development, media literacy, and personal growth programming. SPUD, Inc. exists to provide access to knowledge, resources, and mentorship for individuals who may lack traditional pathways into the creative, entertainment, and media industries. Through structured educational programs, workshops, and hands-on training, the organization teaches participants practical skills in music recording, audio engineering, content creation, podcasting, broadcasting, and digital media production. These programs are designed to increase technical competence, creative confidence, and employability while fostering positive self-expression.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SPUD, Inc. carried out its exempt charitable and educational purposes by developing and delivering accessible, skills-based programs designed to educate, train, and prepare individuals for careers in the creative, media, and entertainment industries. Through educational workshops, mentorship initiatives, hands-on training programs, and community-based learning experiences, SPUD, Inc. served and supported thousands of individuals by providing practical instruction in music recording, audio engineering, digital media production, podcasting, broadcasting, and content creation. These programs increased participants' technical proficiency, creative confidence, and understanding of industry standards, particularly for individuals from underserved or underrepresented communities. In addition to technical education, SPUD, Inc. implemented workforce readiness and personal development programming. Participants received instruction in public speaking, communication skills, professionalism, creative entrepreneurship, and career navigation. These efforts strengthened participants' employability by equipping them with transferable skills necessary for entry-level employment, freelance work, and long-term career advancement. SPUD, Inc. established pathways from education to employment by connecting participants with industry professionals, collaborative projects, and real-world learning environments that mirrored professional workflows. Participants were provided opportunities to build portfolios, gain practical experience, and develop professional networks. As a result of these activities, many participants obtained freelance engagements, internships, independent contracts, or employment within music studios, media platforms, production companies, and related creative fields. Notably, SPUD, Inc. contracted qualified program participants who successfully completed training and demonstrated leadership and technical proficiency. These individuals were contracted to assist with instruction, mentorship, and program delivery, including teaching workshops, supporting studio sessions, and helping facilitate educational activities. This practice reinforced skill mastery, created paid employment opportunities, and allowed participants to reinvest their knowledge into the communities they served. The organization also assisted participants in securing external employment by offering career placement support, portfolio and resume development, interview preparation, and referrals to employers and collaborators within its professional network. These efforts helped bridge the gap between training and employment, increasing economic stability and job readiness among program participants. SPUD, Inc.'s activities produced measurable charitable outcomes, including increased workforce participation, improved technical and creative skill sets, expanded access to professional networks, and higher levels of employment and self-employment among individuals who completed its programs. The organization's programs reduced barriers to entry within creative and media industries and contributed to economic empowerment within the communities it served. Through these completed activities, SPUD, Inc. advanced its exempt purposes by delivering educational programming, workforce development, and employment opportunities that provided a clear and substantial public benefit.
    Expenses $38,800

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC

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

IRS record

EIN
37-1839771
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Eric Campbell
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Eric Campbell
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$68,059$59,200$12,859XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Eric Campbell
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Eric Campbell
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Eric Campbell
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Eric Campbell
December 31, 2019≤ $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 37-1839771).

Questions about SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC

What is the EIN of SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC is 37-1839771.
Is SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD 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 SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Eric Campbell.
Who are the officers and directors of SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOME PEOPLE UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY SPUD INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $68,059, expenses of $59,200 and total assets of $12,859 at year end.

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