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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3684196

LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · FOREST, MS 39074

Financials

$167K$164K2023$130K$155K2024$179K$166K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$179,027$166,096$12,931$204,156$809$203,347
December 31, 2024990-EZ$129,615$155,132-$25,517$192,449$2,033$190,416
December 31, 2023990-EZ$166,904$164,342$2,562$217,583$1,650$215,933
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$178,970
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$57

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$22,850
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$50,232
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,200
Occupancy
$5,398
Printing, publications and postage
$1,425
Other expenses
$82,991
Program services (functional)
$38,075

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$192,449
Total assets, end of year
$204,156
Total liabilities, end of year
$809
Net assets, end of year
$203,347
Cash, savings and investments
$204,156
Gross receipts
$179,027

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
Constance HarveyPresident40$0
Gerald Keeton SrVice President4$0
Dr Stephanie RhodesSecretary5$0
Verna Mannie MyersTreasurer4$0
Michael Ann OprezaDirector1$0
Denise Sweet OwensDirector1$0
Robert KincaidDirector1$0
Rubin RuizDirector5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Constance HarveyPresident40$0
Gerald Keeton SrVice President4$0
Dr Stephanie RhodesSecretary5$0
Verna Mannie MyersTreasurer4$0
Michael Ann OprezaDirector1$0
Denise Sweet OwensDirector1$0
Robert KincaidDirector1$0
Rubin RuizDirector5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Constance HarveyPresident40$0
Gerald KeetonVice President4$0
Dr Stephanie RhodesSecretary5$0
Verna Mannie MyersTreasurer4$0
Michael Ann OprezaDirector1$0
Denise Sweet OwensDirector1$0
Robert KincaidDirector1$0
Rubin RuizDirector5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 88, FOREST, MS 39074-0088
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
PO Box 88, Forest MS 39074
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Constance Harvey, P O Box 88, Forest MS 39074
Signed the 990-EZ
CONSTANCE S HARVEY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(601) 469-0990
Return prepared by
PRICE & CO PA

Mission

INSPIRE CHANGE AGENT LEADERSHIP THAT PROMOTES DEVELOPMENTS, CHANGES, AND REFORMS THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, EMPOWERMENT, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOLARSHIPS AND TEACHER GRANTS PROGRAM. PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPSTO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS, EDUCATIONAL AND WORK STIPENDS, AND TEACHER GRANTSTO EMPOWER STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES
    Expenses $22,850
  • EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/RESOURCES PROGRAM. DESIGNED TO PROVIDEEMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THOSE EXPERIENCING HARDSHIPS DUE TO COVID, TORNADOES,AND OTHER UNFORESEEN ACTS OR ACTIONS
    Expenses $9,920
  • YOUTH CONNECTIONS OUTREACH PROGRAM. DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MECHANISMS TO REACH OUT AND CONNECTWITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVE EDUATIONALTUTORING, READING ASSISTANCE, CAMP EXPERIENCES, AND ONLINE AND IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE
    Expenses $5,305 · grants $3,206
  • HEALTH IS WEALTH, MOTHERS FORUM, CANCER AWARENESS, VETERANS APPRECIATION, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMASMLK WALK, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MENTORING, BLACK HISTORY MONTH, GARRIGAN STUDENT PROGRAM, VALENTINES, SAVE OUR YOUTH, SPRING BREAK CAMP, LOVE 4 BOOKS, AFRICAN AMERICAN HIST. SOCIETY, CARE CAMP, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ANNIVERSARY

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC

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

IRS record

EIN
45-3684196
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 (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$204,156
Income (IRS master file)
$179,027

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$179,027$166,096$204,156XML
990-EZDecember 2024$129,615$155,132$192,449IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$166,904$164,342$217,583XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Constance Harvey
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2017–––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 45-3684196).

Questions about LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC is 45-3684196.
Is LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION 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 LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION 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 LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC 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 LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2018 names Constance Harvey.
Who are the officers and directors of LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LEGACY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $179,027, expenses of $166,096 and total assets of $204,156 at year end.

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