Nonprofit · EIN 47-3211425
HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NEW YORK, NY 10037
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $69,667 | $66,192 | $3,475 | $34,495 | $0 | $34,495 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $50,786 | $57,221 | -$6,435 | $31,020 | $0 | $31,020 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $73,971 | $66,422 | $7,549 | $37,455 | $0 | $37,455 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $69,667
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $64,742
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,356
- Printing, publications and postage
- $94
- Program services (functional)
- $1,450
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,495
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,495
- Cash, savings and investments
- $34,495
- Gross receipts
- $69,667
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastazia Neely | Founder & Executive Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Brendan Francis | Founder & Executive Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Alize Garcia | Founder & Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Phaedra Simpson | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| J'Vonn Forbes | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Emilee Christopher | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Lauren Legette | Founder & Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastazia Neely | Founder & Executive Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Brendan Francis | Founder & Executive Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Alize Garcia | Founder & Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Phaedra Simpson | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| J'Vonn Forbes | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Emilee Christopher | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Lauren Legette | Founder & Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastazia Neely | Founder & Executive Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Brendan Francis | Founder & Executive Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Alize Garcia | Founder & Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Phaedra Simpson | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| J'Vonn Forbes | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Emilee Christopher | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Lauren Legette | Founder & Board Member | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15 W 139TH ST APT 10G, NEW YORK, NY 10037-1516
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 15 W 139th Street, New York NY 10037
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Anastazia Neely, 15 W 139th Street, New York NY 10037
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Anastazia Neely, Founding Board Member
- Phone
- (703) 401-2640
- Website
- hbcupuissance.org
Mission
Award academic scholarships for incoming freshman students at historically significant colleges and universities.
Program accomplishments
- We awarded 12 students with scholarships. The students were selected for individual awards based on their academic achievement, community involvement, and in some cases: their participation in tennis. We awarded twelve (12) $5,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen students. Payments are made directly to the student's school in two installments: fall and spring. Our awardees attended the following universities: Alabama A&M, Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M, Howard University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T, Tuskegee University, Virginia State University, and Xavier University of Louisiana.Expenses $1,450 · grants $64,742
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-3211425
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,495
- Income (IRS master file)
- $69,667
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2018
- Posted by the IRS
- August 13, 2018
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $69,667 | $66,192 | $34,495 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $50,786 | $57,221 | $31,020 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $73,971 | $66,422 | $37,455 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Anastazia Neely | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Anastazia Neely | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Anastazia X Neely | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Anastazia X Neely | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 47-3211425).
Questions about HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
- What is the EIN of HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE is 47-3211425.
- Is HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
- Are donations to HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 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 HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 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 HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 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 HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Anastazia Neely.
- Who are the officers and directors of HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HBCU PUISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,667, expenses of $66,192 and total assets of $34,495 at year end.
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