Nonprofit · EIN 47-2471327
FIND DESIGN
Also known as KARA JAMES MBR
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37217
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $302,997 | $405,860 | -$102,863 | $120,353 | $64,521 | $55,832 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $509,873 | $342,674 | $167,199 | $205,987 | $61,500 | $144,487 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $292,267
- of which government grants
- $73,404
- Program service revenue
- $10,725
- Investment income
- $5
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,371
- Other salaries and wages
- $138,876
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $262,732
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,600
- Travel
- $5,635
- Program services (functional)
- $275,146
- Management and general (functional)
- $130,714
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $205,987
- Total assets, end of year
- $120,353
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $64,521
- Net assets, end of year
- $55,832
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $852
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $55,832
- Gross receipts
- $302,997
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 33
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara James | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $84,371 |
| Destini Burns | VP of Programs Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
| Sharese Chapman | VP of Operations Officer | 40 | $68,371 |
| Aleshia Curry | Chairman of Board Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shell Wooden | VP of Board of Directors Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristin Conley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Joseph | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Finch | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Keymaya Butler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Gaines | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Selena Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARA JAMES | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $79,148 |
| ANDREA JOSEPH-MCCATTY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHI OKAFOR | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA FINCH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEYMAYA BUTLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN CONLEY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYDIA DUMAS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SIERA SUAZO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALESHIA CURRY | Director Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHELL WOODEN | Director Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GARTH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CORLETRA MANCE | OFFICER | 1 | $0 |
| KELLEE HILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE FRIEND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RENA HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHAMEKA SMITH | OFFICER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2787 SMITH SPRINGS RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37217-3434
- In care of
- % KARA JAMES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- PO Box 1222, Antioch TN 37011
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kara James, 2787 Smith Springs Rd, Nashville, TN 37217
- Signed the 990
- Kara James, Executive Director
- Phone
- (615) 647-8222
- Website
- www.thefinddesign.org/
- Return prepared by
- Brooks & Associates Tax Consulting Svcs
Mission
To mitigate the effects of systemic and personal trauma on black girls, and other girls of color ages 11-17, by providing safe spaces for healing, long-term relationships, and programming that transform their mental health and overall well-being.
Program accomplishments
- FLY Girl Institue served 37 active youth ages 11-17 and 78 community members, including educators, school administrators, law enforcement and juvenile court personnel during the fiscal year. Youth programming included trauma-informed healing circles, weekly mentorship, cultural enrichment and identity development activities delivered across two Nashville sites. Professional development training was provided to community partners. Key outcomes included a 92% program attendance rate, significant reductions in disciplinary incidents and recidivism among justice-involved participants and the majority of youth consistently applying coping tools in their daily lives. FLY Girl Institute partners with the University of TN College of Social Work to contribute to research and data on wellness for girls of color and has trained over 1,000 educators and justice personnel since 2014.Expenses $275,146 · revenue $178,933
- reported improved overall emotional wellbeing.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2471327
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $120,353
- Income (IRS master file)
- $302,997
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $302,997 | $405,860 | $120,353 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $509,873 | $342,674 | $205,987 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $439,152 | $508,019 | $74,064 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 | 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 47-2471327).
Questions about FIND DESIGN
- What is the EIN of FIND DESIGN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIND DESIGN is 47-2471327.
- Is FIND DESIGN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to FIND DESIGN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIND DESIGN 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 FIND DESIGN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIND DESIGN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FIND DESIGN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kara James.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIND DESIGN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,371 (Kara James, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FIND DESIGN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $302,997, expenses of $405,860 and total assets of $120,353 at year end.
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