Nonprofit · EIN 45-2523621
VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SWANSEA, IL 62226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $189,594 | $186,334 | $3,260 | $3,260 | $0 | $3,260 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $77,840 | $77,840 | $0 | $13,595 | $0 | $13,595 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $178,594
- Program service revenue
- $6,000
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $5,000
- Other revenue
- $5,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $27,861
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $9,000
- Occupancy
- $25,000
- Program services (functional)
- $164,861
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,473
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,595
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,260
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,260
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,260
- Gross receipts
- $189,594
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Quinn | HR OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $1,666 |
| Warletta Brookins | CEO Key employee | 40 | $750 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Foxworth | Instructor | 8 | $1,000 | $7,650 |
| Dr Lori Hall | Contract Instructor | 4 | $575 | $0 |
| Augustine James | Instructor | 8 | $176 | $13 |
| Warletta Brookins | CEO | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendall Brookins | Board President | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Nicholas Jakich | School Principal-Instructor | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherrie Birts | Superintendent of School | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Fencecia Toney | Board member | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Gliesmann | Board member-Sp ED Director | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Winifred Ashby | Board member | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Edgar Everett III | Board member | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Stacey McJunkins | Board member | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Camille Davis | Board member | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| DaLisa Cystrunk | Board member- Secretary | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| Karol Luvene | Board member - Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Natasha Patterson | Board Member | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3 EMERALD TER, SWANSEA, IL 62226-2321
- In care of
- % WARLETTA C BROOKINS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 6940 CONNER POINTE DR, FAIRVIEW HTS IL 62208
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WARLETTA BROOKINS, 53 NORTH BROOK CIRCLE APT 23, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Kendall Brookins, 6940 CONNER POINTE DR, Fairview Heights IL 62208
- Signed the 990
- WARLETTA BROOKINS, CEO
- Phone
- (312) 533-9382
- Website
- www.vl-intl.org
- Return prepared by
- SCOTT-CARR TAX SERVICE
Mission
Victorious Life International empowers individuals through education, life skills training, and workforce readiness programs. The organizations most significant activities include providing high school diplomas, drivers permits, and preparing participants for employment by facilitating test prep for for WorkKey assessments.
Program accomplishments
- High School Diploma Completion Program World Changers Prep Academy 1. Description This program supports youths and adults in earning their high school diploma through flexible hybrid learning models, including online courses, in-person tutoring, and career development pathways. Life skills and worforce readiness training are integrated to promote long-term self-sufficiency.Expenses $164,861 · grants $178,594 · revenue $189,594
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2523621
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,260
- Income (IRS master file)
- $189,594
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- March 10, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $189,594 | $186,334 | $3,260 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $77,840 | $77,840 | $13,595 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Kendall Brookins | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Lori Hall | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Warletta Brookins | 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 45-2523621).
Questions about VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL is 45-2523621.
- Is VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2013.
- Are donations to VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL 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 VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WARLETTA BROOKINS.
- Who are the officers and directors of VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,666 (Jennifer Quinn, HR OFFICER).
- How much revenue does VICTORIOUS LIFE INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $189,594, expenses of $186,334 and total assets of $3,260 at year end.
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