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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4147363

THE COOKIE PROJECT

Also known as MI COOKIE PROJECT

Tax-exempt · WYANDOTTE, MI 48192

Financials

$120K$58K2023$80K$155K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE COOKIE PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$80,474$154,633-$74,159$289,377$3,571$285,806
December 31, 2023990-EZ$119,862$57,570$62,292$371,455$11,490$359,965
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,024
Program service revenue
$50,329
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$1,121
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$91,300
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$91,300
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$6,000
Occupancy
$3,133
Printing, publications and postage
$1,029
Other expenses
$53,171
Program services (functional)
$20,248

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$371,455
Total assets, end of year
$289,377
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,571
Net assets, end of year
$285,806
Cash, savings and investments
$274,916
Gross receipts
$84,233

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marjorie GibsonChief Operating Officer40$90,000
Cynthia BallardTreasurer5$1,300
Kelly DwyerVice President5$0
Shelly PluchinoSecretary5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marjorie GibsonChief Operating Officer40$0
Kelly DwyerVice President5$0
Shelly PluchinoSecretary5$0
Cynthia BallardTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3051 4TH ST, WYANDOTTE, MI 48192-5855
Signed the 990-EZ
Cindy Ballard, Treasurer
Phone
(734) 770-2223

Mission

Teaching work skills to individuals with developmental disabilities

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MI Cookie Project Bakery-The bakery opened July 2016. Twenty individuals with developmental disabilities are trained work skills through the various operations in a commercial bakery. Individuals gain a sense of purpose and involvement in the community
    Expenses $15,585
  • MI Cookie Project Student Activities-Individuals enjoy various holiday parties and activities to celebrate their accomplishments with their families and volunteers.
    Expenses $4,663

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

File the 2025 990-EZ for THE COOKIE PROJECT

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
47-4147363
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 (P82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$289,377
Income (IRS master file)
$84,233

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$80,474$154,633$289,377XML
990-EZDecember 2023$119,862$57,570$371,455XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 47-4147363).

Questions about THE COOKIE PROJECT

What is the EIN of THE COOKIE PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE COOKIE PROJECT is 47-4147363.
Is THE COOKIE PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to THE COOKIE PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE COOKIE 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 THE COOKIE 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 THE COOKIE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of THE COOKIE PROJECT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,000 (Marjorie Gibson, Chief Operating Officer).
How much revenue does THE COOKIE PROJECT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $80,474, expenses of $154,633 and total assets of $289,377 at year end.

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