Nonprofit · EIN 45-2703444
EDISON UNIVERSE INC
Tax-exempt · FORT MYERS, FL 33916
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $389,683 | $455,132 | -$65,449 | $1,330,062 | $9,997 | $1,320,065 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $276,745 | $367,559 | -$90,814 | $1,137,012 | $1,498 | $1,135,514 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $606,334
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$7,047
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$209,604
- Other revenue
- -$209,604
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $122,669
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $82,725
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $101,252
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $379,140
- Management and general (functional)
- $75,992
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,137,012
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,330,062
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,997
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,320,065
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,320,065
- Gross receipts
- $612,036
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK BONAFILIA | President Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ROBIN MANES | Vice President Officer | 40 | $0 |
| FRANK BONAFILIA | Treasurer Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ANNA BONAFILA | Secretary Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK BONAFILIA | Treasurer Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
| ANNA BONAFILA | Secretary Officer | 40 | $1,050 |
| FRANK BONAFILIA | President Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ROBIN MANES | Vice President Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3671 EDGEWOOD AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33916-1107
- In care of
- % FRANK BONAFILIA
- Signed the 990
- FRANK BONAFILIA, President
- Phone
- (708) 586-0004
- Website
- www.latimerfellows.com
- Return prepared by
- GREEN DUBIN & CO
Mission
Edison Universe is dedicated to fostering, nurturing, developing and sponsoring curriculum, educational programs, events, media assets, etc. in support of innovation and innovators.As part of the mission listed above. Edison Universe has partnered with The Lewis Latimer Fellowship Program. There mission is to provide special access and mentorship to an exceptional small group of visionary innovators.The Latimer Fellowhsip Program's website is Latimer.com.
Program accomplishments
- Current activities include the development of an on line portal that will promote and provide access to a vast library of learning resources made available by companies and organizations who are winners in an annual innovation awards program called Edison Awards. This content-rich resource will be promoted to K-12 educators and others who wish to instill curiosity and innovative thinking among their students. In addition, Edison Universe will solicit involvement of these same corporate partners to engage in hands-on learning activities, mentoring programs and other opportunities to bridge industry with these students.Expenses $379,140
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2703444
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,183,066
- Income (IRS master file)
- $588,660
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $389,683 | $455,132 | $1,330,062 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $276,745 | $367,559 | $1,137,012 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $370,343 | $448,788 | $1,226,328 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 45-2703444).
Questions about EDISON UNIVERSE INC
- What is the EIN of EDISON UNIVERSE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDISON UNIVERSE INC is 45-2703444.
- Is EDISON UNIVERSE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to EDISON UNIVERSE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDISON UNIVERSE INC 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 EDISON UNIVERSE 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 EDISON UNIVERSE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDISON UNIVERSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EDISON UNIVERSE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $389,683, expenses of $455,132 and total assets of $1,330,062 at year end.
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