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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1640149

SOHARLEM INC

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10027

Financials

$936K$1M2023$926K$863K2024$496K$564K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOHARLEM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990 (amended)$495,912$563,512-$67,600$87,811$5,753$82,058
December 31, 2024990$925,723$862,513$63,210$150,553$896$149,657
December 31, 2023990$936,165$1,021,501-$85,336$86,911$466$86,445
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$461,852
of which government grants
$100,820
Program service revenue
$34,060
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$101,250
Other salaries and wages
$98,792
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$217,937
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$165,447
Depreciation
$1,665
Program services (functional)
$449,884
Management and general (functional)
$63,661
Fundraising (functional)
$49,967

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$150,553
Total assets, end of year
$87,811
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,753
Net assets, end of year
$82,058
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,222
Net assets without donor restrictions
$82,058
Gross receipts
$495,912
Employees
4
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
NY

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deirdre WashingtonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Jessica TombChairwoman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Barbara Lee MorganMember
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Janet RodriguezMember
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Frederick QuenzerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Tanya Melendez EscalanteMember
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Janet RodriguezCEO40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marie Puck MeunierTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Deirdre WashingtonBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jessica TombChairwoman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Emmily De Los SantosSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
Barbara Lee MorganMember
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Adrienne JonesBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Janet RodriguezCEO40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marie Puck MeunierTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Deirdre WashingtonBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Jessica TombChairwoman
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Emmily De Los SantosSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Robin VergesVice President
Trustee or director
5$0
Janet RodriguezCEO40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1361 AMSTERDAM AVE STE 340, NEW YORK, NY 10027-2510
In care of
% JANET RODRIGUEZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
1361 Amsterdam Avenue, New York NY 10027
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Janet Rodriguez, 1361 Amsterdam Avenue, New York NY 10014
Signed the 990
Frederick Quenzer, Treasurer
Phone
(212) 222-2792
Return prepared by
Condata Accounting & Consulting LLC

Mission

Our mission as a place-based social enterprise connects people living in poverty with cultural industry opportunities that help them achieve economic self-sufficiency. To do this, we incubate creative entrepreneurs, and we train the workforce needed to sustain them. Vision: A thriving Harlem powered by creative entrepreneurs at the intersection of arts and commercebuilding on our legacy of equitable economic development since 2011.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Incubating Creative Entrepreneurs - Strengthening local artisans through visibility, mentorship, and retail opportunities.ReCouture Workshops: Hosted successful workshops for Met Members, where SoHarlem designers taught participants how to upcycle old garments into bespoke pieces.Cultural Tourism: Creative Entrepreneurs Doris Prester and Debbie Quinones led sold-out walking tours of East and West Harlem, highlighting the "Innovation Triangle," the Factory District, and the rich labor and civil rights history of El Barrio.Innovation Triangle Activation: Partnered with the West Harlem Arts Alliance (WHAA) for a month-long showcase at the Taystee Lab Building.o Noah Ortiz led "no-sew" design demos.o Kenny Allen (Hollywood-Babylon) screened his award-winning film, Dapper Dan: Dont Hate the Players, Change the Game.o Gladys Perez provided live sewing instruction to the public.Met-Inspired Window Displays: * "A Nod to Superfine": Featured Noah Ortiz (Art in Heaven), who showcased an upcycled contemporary Dandyism jacket using materials donated by Dapper Dan, and Walter Joe Dixon (ATASHI), who presented designs featuring exquisite brocade textiles.The Beauty of Home Decor": A collaboration between Olivia Smashum (Blue Olive) and Teniade Morenike Fann (Naija Fly Fabrics). The display featured unique pillows incorporating heritage textiles donated by the late Susan Stauber and Valerie Deas.ILGWU Tribute: Celebrated labor history with a display featuring the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) imprint, alongside West African ethical fair-trade fabrics from Naija Fly Fabrics.Designer Spotlight: Andres Biel (IFLYUNIVERSE): Welcomed back former apprentice Andres Biel as a Guest Artist. Biel, winner of the Harlem Fashion Week Emerging Designer Competition, transitioned from a SoHarlem apprentice (2019-2021) to a successful high-end streetwear designer. In a full-circle moment, he now teaches at the Henry Street Settlement where his journey began.The Designer as Educator: Piloting Fashion's Next Generation We also spotlight Walter Dixon, SoHarlem Design Apprentice and ATASHI Creative Director, and help market his newly launched, Walter Joe Sewing and Fashion Classes at the High School of Fashion Industries.Media Spotlight: Through our communications efforts, Walter Dixon was featured in CanvasRebel, a national magazine dedicated to the stories of visionary creatives and entrepreneurs. Part of the Voyage Group of Magazines, the feature highlights Walters journey and his impact on the Harlem creative community.From Studio to Runway & Stage:o Stage Production: Sewist Margarita Ayala and Designer Javier Valencia were commissioned to create the full costume lineup for Elf The Musical.o Exhibitions: Assisted Gladys Perez in securing a spot in the Threaded Realities exhibition at the Kota Alliance, where she showcased her upcycled millinery works.Designer Hub Membership: Launched an affordable Studio Membership Program ($200$400/year) to provide sustainable workspace and services to local artisans.New Collective Members: Welcomed Imani (Cre8tive Soles 4 U), who specializes in repurposed, individualistic footwear.Designers 2024 Holiday Season was extended at Columbia Universitys Forums until January 30, 2025. This accessible street-level location impacted the designer pop-ups filled with joy, community, and festive gifts.Following designer Javier Valencias appointment as Creative Director for Black Smoke (Shoot for the Stars Foundation), SoHarlem co-hosted a live-streamed Holiday Fashion Show. The event successfully connected our Creative Entrepreneurs with new markets and celebrated the intersection of Harlems music and fashion scenes.
    Expenses $382,402 · revenue $28,951
  • Creative Economy Training Institute - Cultivating the next generation of cultural workersDapper Dans Dream-Connection: Piloted a 12-week intensive apprenticeship for young entrepreneurs.Participants received technical training in garment construction and business mentorship.Success Stories: Nelvin De La Rosa (accepted to college; working part-time at SoHarlem), Zaire Benjamin (promoted to Design & Studio Apprentice), Ashley Best (now at FIT), and Dean Delfante (hired by Banana Republic).Recruitment Partners: Collaborated with Rambler Studios, Shoot for the Stars Foundation (founded by Audrey Jackson), and Avenues for Justice to identify at-risk youth with a passion for design.The Future of Fashion (3D Tech): Under the leadership of Noah Ortiz, SoHarlem is developing a 3D-enabled workforce program to bridge traditional artisan craft with digital fashion technology.Expanded footprint through cultural and environmental cultural collaboration Climate Week & Gotham Foundry: Partnered with neighbors Gotham Foundry to showcase upcycled creations by young designers, highlighting the intersection of biofabrication and sustainable fashion in West Harlem.Urban Tech & Green Spaces: Amsterdam Greenstreet: Collaborated with the City Parks Department to restore the West 126th St & Amsterdam Ave corridor with new flora and fencing.Smart Streetscapes (CS3): Participated in Columbia Universitys Augmented Reality (AR) workshops to help design tech-enabled public spaces that preserve neighborhood history.
    Expenses $67,482 · revenue $5,109

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

IRS record

EIN
47-1640149
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)
Human services (P19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$87,811
Income (IRS master file)
$495,912

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$495,912$563,512$87,811XML
990December 2024$925,723$862,513$150,553IRS
990December 2023$936,165$1,021,501$86,911XML
990December 2022$974,739$1,171,806$174,388IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Janet Rodriguez
December 31, 2017≤ $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 47-1640149).

Questions about SOHARLEM INC

What is the EIN of SOHARLEM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOHARLEM INC is 47-1640149.
Is SOHARLEM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to SOHARLEM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOHARLEM 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 SOHARLEM 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 SOHARLEM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOHARLEM INC?
The 990-N for 2017 names Janet Rodriguez.
Who are the officers and directors of SOHARLEM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOHARLEM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $495,912, expenses of $563,512 and total assets of $87,811 at year end.

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