Nonprofit · EIN 52-2169101
BIT COMMUNITY CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $276,110 | $278,282 | -$2,172 | $91,091 | $44,936 | $46,155 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $145,151 | $251,299 | -$106,148 | $87,961 | $40,471 | $47,490 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $391,383 | $276,302 | $115,081 | $203,266 | $46,903 | $156,363 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $266,110
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $10,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,700
- Other salaries and wages
- $33,950
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $129,650
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $9,731
- Program services (functional)
- $251,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,117
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,073
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $87,961
- Total assets, end of year
- $91,091
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $44,936
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,155
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,201
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $46,155
- Gross receipts
- $276,110
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA E LAPENTA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Officer | 40 | $65,360 |
| JAMERA B LEWIS HAWKINS | COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COORDINATOR Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $30,340 |
| SAMANTHA BENJELLOUN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| FULVIO DOMENICALI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SUE HILGER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| CARLO IOMINI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ARMANDA LIGABUE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DIANE SANCILIO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHIP WEINMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TIFFANY BASSFORD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA E LAPENTA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO Officer | 40 | $66,800 |
| SAMANTHA BENJELLOUN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| FULVIO DOMENICALI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SUE HILGER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| CARLO IOMINI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ARMANDA LIGABUE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MEGAN MCSWAIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DIANE SANCILIO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHIP WEINMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TIFFANY BASSFORD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURT SCHWARTZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LOUIS MISERENDINO | VICE- CHAIR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| LEILA KOHLER-FRUEH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JUDITH THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MEGAN MCSWAIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| GINA WHEELER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| FULVIO DOMENICALI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ARMANDA LIGABUE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ED BOSCO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MONICA LAPENTA | EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3009 GREENMOUNT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21218-3939
- In care of
- % FRANCESCO L LEGALUPPI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 315 Homeland Southway, Baltimore MD 21212
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MONICA LAPENTA, 3009 GREENMOUNT AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21218
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Francesco Luigi Legaluppi, 315 Homeland Southway, Baltimore MD 21212
- Signed the 990
- MONICA LAPENTA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO
- Phone
- (410) 547-9934
- Website
- WWW.ITALYMD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MATTHEWS CARTER & BOYCE
Mission
THE BIT'S (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTER) MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AN EQUITABLE PROSPEROUS BALTIMORE BUILDING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WEALTH FOR CITIZENS OF THE WORLD WHO CALL BALTIMORE HOME. ALWAYS INSPIRED BY OUR ITALIAN CULTURE, WE DO SO BY EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH THE ARTS, BUILDING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE QUALITY FOOD, PROVIDING FOOD EDUCATION, PROMOTING FOOD JUSTICE, CREATING INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, AND JOBS FOR YOUNG ADULTS.BIT STANDS FOR B-MORE ITALIAN.
Program accomplishments
- BE A CHEF FOR A DAYBE A CHEF FOR A DAY GASTRONOMY PROGRAM - THROUGH OUR AWARD-WINNING GASTRONOMY PROGRAM, CHILDREN MASTER THE SKILL AND SCIENCE OF COOKING WHILE GAINING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HEALTHY NUTRITION, COOKING SKILLS AND GROCERY SHOPPING ON A BUDGET. BE A CHEF FOR A DAY FOOD BUS - A FORMER SCHOOL BUS, NOW A 40' COMMERCIAL TEACHING KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY ON WHEELS. CALLED "BUSSIE BUSSIE," OUR SCHOOL BUS BRINGS FRESH, AFFORDABLE PRODUCE AND HEALTHY MEALS TO FOOD INSECURE AREAS. BE A CHEF FOR A DAY COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM - DURING THE 2020 PANDEMIC, WE ADDRESSED INTENSE FOOD INSECURITY IN OUR LOCAL AREAS BY DISTRIBUTING 403,904 MEALS. OUR COMMITMENT PERSISTED, NOW SUPPORTING 450+ FAMILIES WEEKLY WITH MEALS, FRESH PRODUCE, PANTRY STAPLES, AND CULINARY/NUTRITION GUIDANCE, EMBODYING OUR MISSION OF INSTILLING HOPE. BE A CHEF FOR A DAY - NATIONAL CHILDREN'S GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL - ONCE A YEAR WE HOLD THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S GASTRONOMY FESTIVAL: A MONTH-LONG EVENT WITH 35+ COOKING CLASSES PROMOTING GLOBAL CONNECTION THROUGH COOKING. COLLABORATING WITH MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, OUR CONFERENCE "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT" EXPLORES HEALTHY FOOD EQUITY. BE A CHEF FOR A DAY - IN CUCINA - IN OUR KITCHEN, WE BRING THE HEART OF MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER EXCLUSIVE COOKING CLASSES, COOKING CONVERSATIONS, AS WELL AS FREE COMMUNITY COOKING CLASSES HELD IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR LOCAL PARTNERS, TO HELP PEOPLE LEARN TO MAKE DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD.Expenses $2,094
- B-MORE PASTA: DISCOVER SUCCESS WITH OUR YOUTH WORKFORCE PROGRAM! GEARED TOWARDS AGES 14-24, IT EQUIPS THEM TO EXCEL IN PASTA-MAKING BUSINESS. THEY GAIN EXPERTISE IN ALL AREAS, FROM CRAFTING VEGAN PASTA TO SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING. EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR TRIUMPH!
- BIT COMMUNITY ART PROGRAM: SINCE 1955 THE CENTER HAS PROMOTED THE CREATIVE SPIRIT AND ARTISTIC TRADITIONS OF ITALIANS THROUGH ART EXHIBITS, SEMINARS, CONCERTS, LECTURES, AND THE LEONARDO DA VINCI BRIDGE ENGINEERING COMPETITION. WE HOST EXHIBITIONS OF ARTISTS ACROSS DIVERSE STYLES TO PROMOTE AESTHETIC, SOCIAL, HISTORICAL, AND POLITICAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN ITALY AND MARYLAND. OUR PERMANENT COLLECTION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
- Expenses $248,998 · revenue $276,110
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 | Not 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
- 52-2169101
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A230)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $91,091
- Income (IRS master file)
- $276,110
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $276,110 | $278,282 | $91,091 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $145,151 | $251,299 | $87,961 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $391,383 | $276,302 | $203,266 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Francesco Luigi Legaluppi | 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 52-2169101).
Questions about BIT COMMUNITY CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of BIT COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIT COMMUNITY CENTER INC is 52-2169101.
- Is BIT COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to BIT COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIT COMMUNITY 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 BIT COMMUNITY CENTER 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 BIT COMMUNITY CENTER 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 BIT COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MONICA LAPENTA.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIT COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,360 (MONICA E LAPENTA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO).
- How much revenue does BIT COMMUNITY CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $276,110, expenses of $278,282 and total assets of $91,091 at year end.
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