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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4765019

FUSE PROJECT

Tax-exempt · MOBILE, AL 36633

Financials

$367K$439K2023$472K$481K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FUSE PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$471,929$481,353-$9,424$431,231$404,154$27,077
December 31, 2023990$367,482$439,276-$71,794$478,415$441,914$36,501
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$377,263
Membership dues
$48,014
Program service revenue
$107,798
Investment income
$3,049
Net income from fundraising events
-$16,181
Other revenue
-$16,181

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,176
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$63,282
Other salaries and wages
$91,630
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$181,442
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$25,915
Occupancy
$16,472
Depreciation
$21,533
Program services (functional)
$342,265
Management and general (functional)
$138,554
Fundraising (functional)
$534

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$478,415
Total assets, end of year
$431,231
Total liabilities, end of year
$404,154
Net assets, end of year
$27,077
Land, buildings and equipment
$301,464
Net assets without donor restrictions
$27,077
Gross receipts
$597,375
Employees
8
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
AL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANN-BROOKS MORRISSETTEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$55,036$12,464
ANKIT GULATICHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JOHANA GERHEIMVICE-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
J BREANNE S ZARZOURTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DOUG WHITMORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MONIQUE BAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RILEY BRIDGESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JESSICA CALLAHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SOLOMON DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRIS LANGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KIRK MATTEIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GRANT ZARZOURCO-FOUNDER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ANDREW PEAKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KIMBERLY WILLIAMS PETTWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANN-BROOKS MORRISSETTEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$55,812$11,688
ANKIT GULATICHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
JOHANA GERHEIMVICE-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
J BREANNE S ZARZOURTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
DOUG WHITMORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MONIQUE BAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RILEY BRIDGESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JESSICA CALLAHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SOLOMON DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRIS LANGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KIRK MATTEIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SPENCER TUELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GRANT ZARZOURCO-FOUNDER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ANDREW PEAKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1134, MOBILE, AL 36633-1134
In care of
% BREANNE ZARZOUR
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
1756 New Hamilton Street, Mobile AL 36604
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
J BREANNE S ZARZOUR, PO BOX 1134, MOBILE, AL 36633
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Breanne Zarzour, 1756 New Hamilton Street, Mobile AL 36604
Signed the 990
J BREANNE S ZARZOUR, TREASURER
Phone
(251) 654-2293
Return prepared by
WILKINS MILLER LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF FUSE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE THE SPARK FOR INNOVATION, FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS BENEFITING CHILDREN ALONG ALABAMA'S GULF COAST BY INVESTING IN INITIATIVES, WHICH PROMOTE THE HEALTH, FITNESS, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FUSE PROJECT'S ORDER OF FUSE ORGANIZATION CONSISTS OF A DIVERSE GROUP OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN A DIFFERENT WAY. FUSE PROJECT HOSTS SEVERAL LARGE EVENTS AND MONTHLY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORDER OF FUSE (OOF) MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN. EACH SPRING, AT THE FINAL EVENT, THE OOF MEMBERS VOTE TO DETERMINE WHAT LOCAL CAUSES SERVING CHILDREN A PORTION OF THEIR DUES WILL FUND.
    Expenses $35,586 · grants $1,176 · revenue $25,854
  • FUSE FACTORY IS A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CO-WORKING SPACE OPERATED BY THE FUSE PROJECT LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN MOBILE. ORGANIZATIONS PAY RENT IN RETURN FOR PRIVATE OFFICE OR COMMUNAL SPACE, QUARTERLY EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, SHARED UTILITIES AND KITCHEN AREA, AND ACCESS TO THE CONFERENCE ROOM.
    Expenses $76,767 · revenue $81,944
  • THE HISTORIC AVENUE FOUNDATION OPERATES AS A COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK TO BRING HOLISTIC COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TO "THE AVENUE" COMMUNITY LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN MOBILE BY INVESTING IN MIXED-INCOME HOUSING, CRADLE-TO-COLLEGE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS.
    Expenses $162,475
  • VARIOUS INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE ABC PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES THE ABC EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM, SPARK SUMMER CAMP, AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS
    Expenses $67,437

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-4765019
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)
Human services (P12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$431,231
Income (IRS master file)
$597,375

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$471,929$481,353$431,231XML
990December 2023$367,482$439,276$478,415XML
990December 2022$383,298$430,057$541,879IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Breanne Zarzour
January 31, 2014≤ $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 45-4765019).

Questions about FUSE PROJECT

What is the EIN of FUSE PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FUSE PROJECT is 45-4765019.
Is FUSE PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to FUSE PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FUSE PROJECT 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 FUSE PROJECT 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 FUSE PROJECT 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 FUSE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names J BREANNE S ZARZOUR.
Who are the officers and directors of FUSE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,036 (ANN-BROOKS MORRISSETTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FUSE PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $471,929, expenses of $481,353 and total assets of $431,231 at year end.

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