Nonprofit · EIN 51-0304274
JEFFERSON STREET CENTER INC
Also known as DBA FIRST STEP CHILDRENS CENTER
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WILMINGTON, DE 19802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $201,377 | $211,710 | -$10,333 | $175,863 | $1,281 | $174,582 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $189,207 | $186,765 | $2,442 | $252,204 | $67,289 | $184,915 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $232,896 | $162,775 | $70,121 | $182,449 | $135 | $182,314 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $201,053
- of which government grants
- $7,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $24
- Net rental income
- $300
- Other revenue
- $300
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $169,276
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $182,226
- Professional fundraising fees
- $9,500
- Accounting fees
- $2,850
- Occupancy
- $9,000
- Travel
- $127
- Program services (functional)
- $134,093
- Management and general (functional)
- $68,117
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $252,204
- Total assets, end of year
- $175,863
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,281
- Net assets, end of year
- $174,582
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,335
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $168,247
- Gross receipts
- $201,377
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda August | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $63,013 |
| Shannon Sanders-Gray | Operations Manager Key employee | 40 | $52,000 |
| Sayvon Willis | Community Hub Coordinator Key employee | 40 | $40,461 |
| Zayne Bullock | Community Hub Maintenance Key employee | 12 | $7,740 |
| Emily Rodden | Farmer's Market Manager Key employee | 10 | $6,061 |
| Romain Alexander | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Roger Hesketh | Vice President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jude Harlan | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Rudolph | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda August | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $60,000 |
| Sayvon Willis | Community Hub Manager Key employee | 35 | $34,481 |
| Shannon Sanders-Gray | Operations Manager Key employee | 35 | $20,000 |
| Zayne Bullock | Community Hub Maintenance Key employee | 15 | $1,140 |
| Willie Patrick | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Romain Alexander | Vice President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Leah Kacanda | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ellen Casson | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda August | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $61,713 |
| Willie Patrick | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Romain Alexander | Vice President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Leah Kacanda | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ellen Casson | Treasurer Officer | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1801 N JEFFERSON ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4709
- In care of
- % JEFFERSON STREET CHILD CENTER INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ellen Casson, 4000 Coleridge Road, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Signed the 990
- Ellen Casson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (302) 276-7047
- 990-N for 2019 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Ellen Casson, 1801 N Jefferson Street, Wilmington DE 19802. Mailing address: 1801 N Jefferson Street, Wilmington DE 19802.
Mission
The mission of JSC is to advance community-driven priorities in Northwest Wilmington that promote the conditions necessary for all residents to thrive.
Program accomplishments
- The Northside Food and Culture Market was held every Thursday in a park every Thursday for five months. The market promoted local produce and local business products. There was entertainment for children and adults. Families were able to use SNAP benefits for food.Expenses $40,935 · grants $40,935
- JSC was able to hire a Public Ally through grant funds. The Public Ally helped to manage Community Hub programming.Expenses $35,825 · grants $35,825
- The Community Advisory Panel participated in training and strategic planning to embark on a Community Plan Update for Northwest Wilmington - building on and expanding the Washington Heights Blueprint Community Plan! This work centers around residents and organizational partners organizing to protect assets, improve vital conditions, and empower community voices & leadership.Expenses $28,423 · grants $28,423
- Community engagement and beautification expenses advanced public participation in programming and planning to promote the public good.Expenses $3,732 · grants $3,732
- JSC provides community residents free Zumba exercise classes in our gym two evenings a week, with a professional instructor, providing another avenue to promote healthy activities. We also offer pickleball and basketball, modern dance, yoga, and Tai Chi.Expenses $6,500 · grants $6,500
- JSC supported the Hanover Food Pantry and Clothing Closet provided in the Community Hub.Expenses $5,706 · grants $5,706
- Seed funding was provided to community small businesses.Expenses $5,222 · grants $5,222
- JSC provided funding for Pacem in Terris to conduct training of community participants in Restoring through Relationships as part of promoting public safety.Expenses $7,750 · grants $7,750
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0304274
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $175,863
- Income (IRS master file)
- $201,377
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2013
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 | December 2025 | $201,377 | $211,710 | $175,863 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $189,207 | $186,765 | $252,204 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $232,896 | $162,775 | $182,449 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Ellen Casson Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Ellen Casson Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 51-0304274).
Questions about JEFFERSON STREET CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of JEFFERSON STREET CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JEFFERSON STREET CENTER INC is 51-0304274.
- Is JEFFERSON STREET CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
- Are donations to JEFFERSON STREET CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JEFFERSON STREET CENTER 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 JEFFERSON STREET CENTER 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 JEFFERSON STREET CENTER 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 JEFFERSON STREET CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ellen Casson.
- Who are the officers and directors of JEFFERSON STREET CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,013 (Amanda August, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does JEFFERSON STREET CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $201,377, expenses of $211,710 and total assets of $175,863 at year end.
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