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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1726716

PAY IT FORWARD INC

Tax-exempt · ELKRIDGE, MD 21075

Financials

$281$3212023$287$2872024$286$2862025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PAY IT FORWARD INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$286$286$0$345$0$345
December 31, 2024990-EZ$287$287$0$345$0$345
December 31, 2023990-EZ$281$321-$40$345$0$345
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$286
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$4
Other expenses
$282

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$345
Total assets, end of year
$345
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$345
Cash, savings and investments
$345
Gross receipts
$286

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
Mitchell MortonPresident, Treasurer, and Director10$0
Sherry L BukowskiSecretary and Director10$0
John HuiDirector1$0
Lonnie ReederDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mitchell MortonPresident, Treasurer, and Director10$0
Sherry L BukowskiSecretary and Director10$0
John HuiDirector1$0
Lonnie ReederDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mitchell MortonPresident, Treasurer, and Director10$0
Sherry L BukowskiSecretary and Director10$0
John HuiDirector1$0
Lonnie ReederDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5938 ROWANBERRY DR, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-5256
In care of
% PAY IT FORWARD INC
Signed the 990-EZ
Sherry Bukowski, Secretary and Director
Phone
(301) 357-8787

Mission

Pay It Forward is the simple idea of helping someone without expecting anything in return - trusting that your act of kindness will inspire them to help others. Our vision is a world where innovative, effective, and accessible solutions - in health, wellness, mental support, and community care - are available to everyone who needs them, empowering individuals to thrive and inspire others through acts of kindness. Our Pay-It-Forward philosophy comes to life through programs that create real, measurable impact. From supporting first responders through co-housing and mentorship, to community wellness projects, and initiatives that help people overcome social or mental health challenges, every program is designed to lift individuals and inspire them to pay it forward in return. These initiatives show how one act of kindness can grow into a movement that strengthens entire communities.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Pay It Forward has researched and identified several programs that will have a positive impact on the environment, wellness, families, and the economy. These include business opportunities, recycling initiatives, construction of gasification and alternative fuel plants, repurposing abandoned properties, revitalizing the US shipbuilding industry, and food and nutrition alternatives for health and wellness, to name a few. To date, we have accomplished connecting with subject matter experts, businesses, and people who identify with and share the same passion for the identified programs.
  • Our journey began with a broad goal to implement new technologies for the betterment of society. Over the last year we have focused on the field of cancer research, education, advocacy, and treatment access. Pay It Forward's goal is to be a powerful resource. By staying at the forefront of medical advancements, we aim to offer hope and empower individuals, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. We are also dedicated to supporting the development of cutting-edge therapies-such as proton and carbon-ion in combination with metabolic treatments-to minimize side effects and improve patient outcomes. Our vision is that effective and innovative cancer diagnostic and treatment options are available and accessible to all. To that end, we have revised our website, increased our social media presence, and received approval for free ads from Google Ads. In addition we have identified several subject matter experts to connect with the hope that they will provide guidance in our mission.

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for PAY IT FORWARD INC

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

IRS record

EIN
46-1726716
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$345
Income (IRS master file)
$286

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$286$286$345XML
990-EZDecember 2024$287$287$345XML
990-EZDecember 2023$281$321$345XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 46-1726716).

Questions about PAY IT FORWARD INC

What is the EIN of PAY IT FORWARD INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PAY IT FORWARD INC is 46-1726716.
Is PAY IT FORWARD INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to PAY IT FORWARD INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PAY IT FORWARD INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of PAY IT FORWARD 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 PAY IT FORWARD 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 are the officers and directors of PAY IT FORWARD INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PAY IT FORWARD INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $286, expenses of $286 and total assets of $345 at year end.

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