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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2274692

SPARROWS NEST INC

Also known as EVAINNA W ROSS EX DIR

Tax-exempt · GREENSBORO, NC 27406

Financials

$181K$157K2023$125K$65K2024$95K$88K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SPARROWS NEST INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$94,643$88,345$6,298$187,892$0$187,892
December 31, 2024990-EZ$124,590$64,984$59,606$181,594$0$181,594
December 31, 2023990-EZ$180,751$156,765$23,986$121,988$0$121,988
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,643
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$25,023
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$25,023
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$88,345

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$181,594
Total assets, end of year
$187,892
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$187,892
Net assets without donor restrictions
$187,892
Gross receipts
$94,643
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mike MatzingerChairman
Officer
3$0
Dr Alvin PowellVice Chairman
Officer
2$0
Charles WitzkeTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Anne LoflinSecretary
Officer
1$0
Bryan Pierce SrMember
Officer
1$0
Debra PierceMember
Officer
0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mike MatzingerChairman1$0
Dr Alvin PowellVice Chairman1$0
Charles WitzkeTreasurer1$0
Anne LoflinSecretary1$0
Bryan Pierce SrMember1$0
Debra PierceMember1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mike MatzingerChairman2$0
Dr Alvin PowellVice Chairman2$0
Carmela JeffersSecretary Treasurer1$0
Jane RussellMember1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1324 ALAMANCE CHURCH RD, GREENSBORO, NC 27406-9431
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
122 N Elm St Ste 503, Greensboro NC 27401
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Michael Matzinger, 1324 Alamance Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Evainna W Ross, 122 N Elm St Ste 503, Greensboro NC 27401
Signed the 990
Evainna Ross, Executive Director
Phone
(336) 549-0146

Mission

The mission of The Sparrow's Nest, Inc. is to involve youth in leadership initiatives aimed at deterring crime and drug activity. Through the development of educational, artistic, and character-building skills, the organization seeks to equip young individuals with the tools necessary for a successful transition to college or career paths.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • With a partnership developed with Apple, students were provided with opportunities to engage in technology based workshops on a monthly basis. Fifty-five young men received these services
    Expenses $901
  • The Black Suit Initiative's Entrepreneurship Program equips middle and high school young men with hands-on business experience through product development, branding, marketing, budgeting, and teamwork. Participants work alongside local business owners and mentors to create real products and business concepts while building leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. The program culminates in a community showcase where student teams present and sell their products to the public.
    Expenses $43,989
  • Suit purchases(uniforms)-Students completing the first year of the program receive a full black suit. We also replace and alter the suits of current members until they graduate. All members earned an average of 90 Service Learning hours within the school year.
    Expenses $11,016
  • Funds designated for program operations were utilized to support salary expenses, marketing and outreach efforts, and office-related expenses necessary for the effective administration and functionality of the program.
    Expenses $32,439

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for SPARROWS NEST INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
56-2274692
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
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$187,892
Income (IRS master file)
$94,643

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$94,643$88,345$187,892IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$124,590$64,984$181,594IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$180,751$156,765$121,988XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Evainna W Ross
December 31, 2016≤ $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 56-2274692).

Questions about SPARROWS NEST INC

What is the EIN of SPARROWS NEST INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SPARROWS NEST INC is 56-2274692.
Is SPARROWS NEST INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to SPARROWS NEST INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SPARROWS NEST 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 SPARROWS NEST 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 SPARROWS NEST 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 SPARROWS NEST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael Matzinger.
Who are the officers and directors of SPARROWS NEST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SPARROWS NEST INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $94,643, expenses of $88,345 and total assets of $187,892 at year end.

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