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Nonprofit · EIN 47-4364468

THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06511

Financials

$1.8M$1.1M2023$2.7M$3.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,714,369$3,163,028-$448,659$2,211,727$23,612$2,188,115
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$1,796,845$1,077,594$719,251$3,994,512$1,550,680$2,443,832
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,616,156
of which government grants
$2,503,648
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$98,213
Net gain from sales of assets
$76,634
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,212,133
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$95,204
Other salaries and wages
$52,621
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$159,185
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$2,964,673
Management and general (functional)
$198,355

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,994,512
Total assets, end of year
$2,211,727
Total liabilities, end of year
$23,612
Net assets, end of year
$2,188,115
Publicly traded securities
$2,077,870
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,188,115
Gross receipts
$2,714,369
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
CT

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ORSELLA HUGHESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$88,259$6,945
HOWARD HILLCHAIR/PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
LARRY CONAWAYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
DONNA LECKYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
BRIAN COOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADRIENNE COCHRANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ORSELLA HUGHESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$99,090$910
HOWARD HILLCHAIR/PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
LARRY CONAWAYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
DONNA LECKYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
BRIAN COOKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADRIENNE COCHRANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1287 CHAPEL ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-4514
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
1287 Chapel Street, New Haven CT 06511
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DONNA MULLEN-LECKY, 1287 CHAPEL STREET, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Howard K Hill, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven CT 06511
Signed the 990
DONNA MULLEN-LECKY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(203) 909-1315
Return prepared by
WHITTLESEY PC

Mission

CULTIVATE AND GROW BLACK COMMUNITIES IN CONNECTICUT THROUGH CAPACITY-BUILDING SOLUTIONS. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND WORK TOWARD A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY FOR EVERYONE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • IN 2024, WE PROVIDED RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, WE INSTILL PRIDE AND RESILIENCE WITHIN THESE COMMUNITIES WHILE PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIAL PROGRESS.
    Expenses $2,964,673 · grants $2,212,133

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

IRS record

EIN
47-4364468
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
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 (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,211,727
Income (IRS master file)
$2,714,369

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$1,956,036$1,997,999$3,994,512IRS
990December 2022$1,820,718$545,536$1,929,277IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Howard K Hill
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC is 47-4364468.
Is THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION 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 THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC 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 PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DONNA MULLEN-LECKY.
Who are the officers and directors of THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,259 (ORSELLA HUGHES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THE PROSPERITY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,714,369, expenses of $3,163,028 and total assets of $2,211,727 at year end.

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