Nonprofit · EIN 54-1931020
DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC
Tax-exempt · PETERSBURG, VA 23804
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,301,563 | $1,307,473 | -$5,910 | $833,628 | $6,667 | $826,961 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,358,535 | $1,287,496 | $71,039 | $868,024 | $3,447 | $864,577 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,382,129 | $1,264,576 | $117,553 | $797,273 | $3,735 | $793,538 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,300,928
- of which government grants
- $14,560
- Program service revenue
- $220
- Investment income
- $4
- Other revenue
- $411
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,091,946
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $25,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,499
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $29,603
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,000
- Occupancy
- $15,185
- Travel
- $7,398
- Depreciation
- $57,552
- Program services (functional)
- $1,240,612
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,028
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,833
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $868,024
- Total assets, end of year
- $833,628
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,667
- Net assets, end of year
- $826,961
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $517,053
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $780,485
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $46,476
- Gross receipts
- $1,301,563
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 5,124
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Fisher | Executive Director Officer | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maxcine Walker | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Darian Christian | Corresponding Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr George WC Lyons | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Cosey | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cindy Hamlin | Recording Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pastor Frank Mayfield | Building Committee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Ruffin | Daily Feeding Program Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Waverly E Brown Jr | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| James T Jackson | Financial Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Sam Sheridan | Marketing & Development Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT FISHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $17,078 |
| MAXCINE WALKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REV BELINDA TODD | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR GEORGE WC LYONS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER COSEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY HAMLIN | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PASTOR FRANK MAYFIELD | BUILDING COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA RUFFIN | DAILY FEEDING PROGRAM Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WAVERLY E BROWN JR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES T JACKSON | FINANCIAL SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT FISHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $16,345 |
| MAXCINE WALKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REV BELINDA TODD | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR GEORGE WC LYONS | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REV JAMESON MCGLAUGHIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY HAMLIN | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PASTOR FRANK MAYFIELD | BUILDING COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA RUFFIN | DAILY FEEDING PROGRAM Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV TOM LESTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES T JACKSON | FINANCIAL SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1202, PETERSBURG, VA 23804-1202
- In care of
- % SCOTT FISHER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Maxcine Walker, 827 Commerce Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
- Signed the 990
- Maxcine Walker, President
- Phone
- (804) 722-0321
- Website
- WWW.DCUHOPECENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Pilc & Moseley LLC
Mission
Downtown Churches United , Inc. is a union of the faith community and other human services organizations responding to the essential needs of the Greater Petersburg Region by serving as a centeralized source of outreach services.
Program accomplishments
- Daily Noon Feeding Program - The Daily Noon Feeding Program provides a nutritious meal, often a hot meal, to homeless and food-insecure individuals in the community. Meals are served Monday through Friday and on the second and third Sundays of each month at the Hope Center. There are no eligibility requirements for participation other than being hungry, and individuals may receive meals as often as needed.The program is staffed by volunteer teams from member churches of Downtown Churches United, Inc. (DCU) and other community organizations. These volunteers purchase or donate food, prepare and serve meals, and clean the dining and kitchen areas following each meal service. DCU supports the program by providing the facility, paper and plastic products, serving utensils, cleaning supplies, and program oversight. A DCU Board member maintains records of participants and meals served to ensure accurate reporting.During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, the Daily Noon Feeding Program served 22,896 meals to individuals experiencing hunger and food insecurity. Program expenses totaled $6,115 and included feeding supplies and cleaning supplies.This program helps address food insecurity among some of the community's most vulnerable residents by providing consistent access to nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.Expenses $49,617 · grants $43,503
- Food Pantry - The Food Pantry provides groceries to residents of Petersburg, Virginia, and is open each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Food is obtained through purchases from Feed More, Inc. and donations from numerous community partners, including Food Lion, Aldi, Walmart, Pepperidge Farm, Goya Foods, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, Virginia State University (Randolph Farm), the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Richard Bland College, and food drives conducted by local churches, civic organizations, and community groups. Volunteer drivers collect and transport donated food directly to the Hope Center.The Food Pantry is managed by a paid Pantry Manager and Pantry Assistant and relies extensively on volunteers from community organizations, local businesses, and individuals completing court-ordered community service. Volunteers assist with sorting, packaging, stocking, and distributing food to clients.Clients may receive food assistance once every 28 days and are interviewed and entered into Feed More's client database to ensure compliance with program guidelines. Homebound seniors receive food deliveries through a partnership with the Petersburg Sheriff's Department.During the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Downtown Churches United purchased 290,567 pounds of food from Feed More, Inc. at a cost of $18,190. Combined with donated food, the pantry provided food assistance to 21,583 individuals during the year.Expenses $1,146,180 · grants $1,003,628
- Utilities Assistance Program - The Utilities Assistance Program helps eligible residents of Petersburg, Virginia, avoid the disconnection of essential utility services, including electricity, natural gas, and, when appropriate, water and sewer service.Applicants must provide proof of Petersburg residency, a current utility termination or disconnect notice, and a copy of the past-due bill. Assistance is limited to $150 per household per calendar year. If the outstanding balance exceeds $150, applicants must secure the remaining funds from other sources and provide proof of payment before assistance is issued. Payments are made directly to the utility provider.The program operates on the same schedule as the Food Pantry, serving clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays. During the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, the program provided utility assistance to 342 households, with total program expenditures of $44,815.Expenses $44,815 · grants $44,815
- Downtown Churches United also operates a small clothes closet stocked with lightly used clothes and household items donated from various sources, including Aldi stores. Clients are allowe two to three items during their daily visits to the lunchtime feeding program.
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 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1931020
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $833,628
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,301,563
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,301,563 | $1,307,473 | $833,628 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,358,535 | $1,287,496 | $868,024 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,382,129 | $1,264,576 | $797,273 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,090,667 | $995,677 | $681,763 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 54-1931020).
Questions about DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC
- What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC is 54-1931020.
- Is DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED 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 DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC 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 DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Maxcine Walker.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,000 (Scott Fisher, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,301,563, expenses of $1,307,473 and total assets of $833,628 at year end.
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