Nonprofit · EIN 52-2277915
EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,788,988 | $9,927,737 | -$138,749 | $8,172,837 | $801,794 | $7,371,043 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,021,025 | $9,112,550 | $908,475 | $4,129,810 | $1,503,313 | $2,626,497 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $10,055,137 | $10,870,793 | -$815,656 | $2,604,855 | $2,083,022 | $521,833 |
| September 30, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $10,274,514 | $10,479,339 | -$204,825 | $3,184,646 | $1,897,751 | $1,286,895 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,713,482
- of which government grants
- $5,909,546
- Program service revenue
- $70,930
- Investment income
- $207
- Other revenue
- $4,369
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $178,640
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,474,935
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,137,768
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,438
- Accounting fees
- $39,000
- Occupancy
- $777,898
- Travel
- $7,218
- Depreciation
- $182,875
- Program services (functional)
- $8,852,195
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,072,696
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,846
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,129,810
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,172,837
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $801,794
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,371,043
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $610,236
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,294,128
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $76,915
- Gross receipts
- $9,788,988
- Employees
- 120
- Volunteers
- 0
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae H Best | Exec. Director thru 09/2024 Former | 40 | $287,577 |
| LEIGHTON BENT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $138,465 |
| AISHA BAILEY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR of SR. SVCS. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,377 |
| ARTHERELLE K WEST | DIRECTOR OF FAMILY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,833 |
| IRWIN S ROYSTER | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENG &DEV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,253 |
| RAHMAN BRANCH | CEO EFF. 10/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $40,175 |
| Dr Janice Davis | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Lewis Tait | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Vanessa Banks | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Stacye J Stewart | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Saundra Armstrong | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheldon King | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANESSA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAE H BEST | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $148,170 |
| LEIGHTON BENT | DIRECTOR OF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,692 |
| AISHA BAILEY | DEPUTY DIR E Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,042 |
| ARTHERELLE WEST | DEPUTY DIR Y Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,833 |
| JEMILA KIA DANIELS | DIR OF OPERA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,042 |
| SAUNDRA ARMSTRONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANESSA BANKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| VANESSA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR JANICE MARIE DAVIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHELDON KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACYE J STEWART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DR LEWIS TAIT | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAE H BEST | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $168,306 |
| ARTHERELLE WEST | DEPUTY DIR Y Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,404 |
| ERIC COBBS | DEPUTY DIR O Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,820 |
| AISHA BAILEY | DEPUTY DIR E Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,750 |
| JEMILA DANIELS | DIRECTOR OPE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,000 |
| SAUNDRA ARMSTRONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANESSA J BANKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| VANESSA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR JAMES DAVIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHELDON KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACYE J STEWART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DR LEWIS TAIT | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2022: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAE H BEST | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $168,889 | $50,667 |
| SAUNDRA ARMSTRONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA J BANKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JANICE DAVIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RUSTIN LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNADETTE MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACYE J STEWART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LEWIS TAIT | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUMIS TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4020 MINNESOTA AVE NE STE 100, WASHINGTON, DC 20019-3580
- In care of
- % LEIGHTON C BENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Rahman Branch, 4020 Minnesota Avenue NE100, Washington, DC 20019
- Signed the 990
- Rahman Branch, CEO
- Phone
- (202) 297-7300
- Website
- www.erfsc.org
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
Mission
To empower families, youth, seniors, and communities to become self-sufficient through integrated and collaborative community-based services.
Program accomplishments
- Family Support and Preservation provide case management services and community support for children, families, and seniors.Expenses $8,852,195 · revenue $70,930
- To support needy families, housing, and community support.
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2277915
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P46)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,172,837
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,788,988
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $9,788,988 | $9,927,737 | $8,172,837 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,021,025 | $9,112,550 | $4,129,810 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $10,055,137 | $10,870,793 | $2,604,855 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $10,274,514 | $10,479,339 | $3,184,646 | XML |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2017 | – | – | – | 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 52-2277915).
Questions about EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE
- What is the EIN of EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE is 52-2277915.
- Is EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE 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 EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Rahman Branch.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $287,577 (Mae H Best, Exec. Director thru 09/2024).
- How much revenue does EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,788,988, expenses of $9,927,737 and total assets of $8,172,837 at year end.
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