Nonprofit · EIN 52-1338072
DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,028,222 | $4,510,681 | $517,541 | $12,369,513 | $241,180 | $12,128,333 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,599,843 | $3,738,708 | $861,135 | $11,396,762 | $123,933 | $11,272,829 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,699,018 | $3,774,143 | $924,875 | $9,949,470 | $92,722 | $9,856,748 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,485,734
- of which government grants
- $1,697,951
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $536,615
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$6,675
- Other revenue
- $5,873
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,762,610
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $139,864
- Other salaries and wages
- $383,894
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $613,841
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,062
- Accounting fees
- $106,041
- Occupancy
- $8,719
- Travel
- $26,339
- Depreciation
- $3,430
- Program services (functional)
- $3,690,815
- Management and general (functional)
- $740,469
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79,397
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,396,762
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,369,513
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $241,180
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,128,333
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,420,437
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,328,318
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,800,015
- Gross receipts
- $5,066,802
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARLA GREEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,500 | $9,743 |
| RENEE HARPER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA FERNANDEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JADA GRANDY-MOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEADRA WOODS STOKES | PARLIAMENTARIAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELSIA COOKE-HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATIRICA BENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS GRAY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAYA FARVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI JONES GIBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA HARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE LESTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE LINDSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NIGEL LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN MASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VONETTA MICKENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTAN MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FREDERIC NAVARRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE NELLONS PAIGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOAN PRINCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SADE REID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA E SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNIE WHATLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARLA GREEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $126,549 |
| RENEE L HARPER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| TINA FERNANDEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANGELA M WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JADA GRANDY-MOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NIGEL W LONG ESQ | PARLIAMENTARIAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOAN M PRINCE | CHAIR OF PROGRAMS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELSIE COOKE-HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DORIS GRAY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI JONES GIBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SADE REID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SORAYA WILLIAMS FARVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERESA HARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN HUNTER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE LINDSAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN MASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VONETTA C MICKENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEADRA WOODS STOKES ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTAN MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FREDERIC NAVARRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE NELLONS PAIGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDRA PHILLIPS JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TCHICAYA ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA MOSLEY DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CRISTEL TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREL LEVY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNIE WHATLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN DORSEAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY LLOYD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARLA GREEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FROM 5/22 Officer | 40 | $115,000 |
| RENEE L HARPER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CONSTANCE Y ROSS ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TINA FERNANDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NICOLE LINDSAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ELSIE COOKE-HOLMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DORIS GRAY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEE DEE JAMES KONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SORAYA WILLIAMS FARVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERESA HARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN HUNTER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NIGEL W LONG ESQ | PARLIAMENTARIAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN MASON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VONETTA C MICKENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YANIQUE O MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTAN MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FREDERIC NAVARRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE NELLONS PAIGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOAN M PRINCE | CHAIR OF PROGRAMS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDRA PHILLIPS JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR TCHICAYA ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN STANLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYL TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CRISTEL TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANGEL WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNIE WHATLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANJANETTE WYATT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1703 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-2501
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KARLA GREEN, 1703 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
- Signed the 990
- RENEE HARPER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 347-1337
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
THE DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (DREF) IDENTIFIES ISSUES AFFECTING BLACK WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA GLOBALLY, AND CREATES SOLUTIONS THROUGH RESEARCH, PROGRAMMING, AND FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. AND OTHER COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- CHAPTER GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - TO SEEK FUNDS TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN THE PROGRAMS OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC.; SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE INITIATIVES ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE SORORITY'S PROGRAMMATIC THRUST; PROMOTE RESEARCH THAT IS PIVOTAL IN RESOLVING CRITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.Expenses $2,059,796 · grants $1,762,610
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH - GRANT TO CONDUCT PROACTIVE OUTREACH IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY AS PART OF A NATIONAL NIH HEALTH INITIATIVE ENTITLED: "RESEARCH MATTERS: CREATING POSSIBILITIES TO ACHIEVE HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR ALL OF US." THE ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE OF THIS MAJOR INITIATIVE IS TO ENGAGE AND ENROLL AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE NIH NATIONAL REGISTRY TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL TRIALS RESULTING IN PRECISION MEDICINE THAT ADDRESSES CHRONIC ILLNESSES AND DISEASES IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,398,257
- CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN - THE CENTER ENGAGES IN RESEARCH-ORIENTED PROJECTS THAT EXAMINE THE LIVES OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, ECONOMICS, AND HEALTH IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. THE CENTER PUBLISHES PHILLIS, A BIENNIAL SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION, NAMED IN THE HONOR OF PHILLIS WHEATLEY, THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PERSON TO PUBLISH IN THE UNITED STATES. OTHER PROGRAM AREAS OF THE CENTER INCLUDE:THE VIVIAN WARE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPTHE STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES SUMMER INTERNSHIPTHE STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES SOCIAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE ANNUAL FORUMExpenses $130,057
- YOUTH AND RISK REDUCTION - THE DELTA STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (DSEP) IS A 12-MONTH AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER-BRIDGE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE DATA-INFORMED, PREVENTION-BASED ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT PROMOTE A POSITIVE OUTCOME IN SEVERAL INTERRELATED AREAS: (A) ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, (B) SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, (C) RISK PREVENTION RELATED TO CRIME, DRUGS, AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY, (D) HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND (E) PARENTAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO SERVE PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE LIBERTY ROAD CORRIDOR OF BALTIMORE COUNTY BY PROVIDING RELEVANT INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES TARGETED ACTIVITIES (E.G. SUBJECT AREA TUTORING) AND BROAD ACTIVITIES (BOOK CLUB, STEAM PROJECTS, GARDENING, RECREATION AND SPORTS) AS WELL PARENT INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RISK PREVENTION, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS VIA AGE-APPROPRIATE LESSONS, SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS.Expenses $102,705
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
- 52-1338072
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W00E)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,369,513
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,066,802
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,028,222 | $4,510,681 | $12,369,513 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,599,843 | $3,738,708 | $11,396,762 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,699,018 | $3,774,143 | $9,949,470 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,297,698 | $3,029,574 | $8,813,117 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 52-1338072).
Questions about DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION is 52-1338072.
- Is DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KARLA GREEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,500 (KARLA GREEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,028,222, expenses of $4,510,681 and total assets of $12,369,513 at year end.
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