Nonprofit · EIN 58-1030989
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30312
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,452,447 | $8,769,954 | -$3,317,507 | $10,021,928 | $672,684 | $9,349,244 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,303,360 | $9,850,941 | -$2,547,581 | $13,007,356 | $346,280 | $12,661,076 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,546,889 | $9,969,275 | $2,577,614 | $15,513,266 | $344,068 | $15,169,198 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,827,481
- of which government grants
- $1,476,570
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $544,957
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $238,048
- Other revenue
- $80,009
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $104,414
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,743,548
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,145,640
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $324,752
- Travel
- $203,015
- Depreciation
- $296,436
- Program services (functional)
- $7,066,228
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,518,294
- Fundraising (functional)
- $185,432
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,007,356
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,021,928
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $672,684
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,349,244
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,448,608
- Publicly traded securities
- $680,044
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,213,956
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,135,288
- Gross receipts
- $5,726,222
- Employees
- 40
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Hampton-Smith | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $123,957 |
| Gregory O Lawson | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $104,414 |
| Dr Angela Farris Watkins | Interim Chair & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Ambassador Andrew J Young | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Alveda King | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Bernice A King | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Martin Luther King III | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Hampton-Smith | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $123,700 |
| Gregory O Lawson | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $55,581 |
| Dexter Scott King | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $13,517 |
| Ambassador Andrew J Young | Interim Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Alveda King | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Bernice A King | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Dr Angela Farris Watkins | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Martin Luther King III | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Scott King | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $14,195 |
| Ambassador Andrew J Young | Interim Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Alveda King | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Dr Bernice A King | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Dr Angela Farris Watkins | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 |
| Martin Luther King III | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Milton V Jones | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 24 | $0 |
| Bonita Hampton-Smith | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 449 AUBURN AVE SE, ATLANTA, GA 30312-0000
- In care of
- % STEPHEN DUBOSE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Bernice A King, 449 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
- Signed the 990
- Bernice A King, CEO
- Phone
- (404) 526-8900
- Website
- WWW.TheKingCenter.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PJC GROUP LLC
Mission
Charitable, research, and educational activities
Program accomplishments
- Community Services Community Services provides informative, innovative and impactful year-round programming designed to change the way individuals, organizations, governments, and corporations approach and address societal issues, implicit and unconscious biases, conflict, tension, violence, diversity and inclusion by providing a holistic means for responding in a nonviolent manner. We educate and train individuals and leaders across all sectors in our global community including corporate, government, sports, media, law enforcement, entertainment, healthcare, education, civic, social and faith-based organizations, on Dr. Kings critical thinking and practical methods of nonviolent social change as a means and strategy to accelerate progress in social justice initiatives as well as personal and leadership development. The foundation our programming is based on Dr. Kings Six Principles and Six Steps of Nonviolence, which we call Nonviolence365(NV365), as a means to building The Beloved Community.Expenses $5,555,277
- Archival Services The King Centers archival services promote research, study, and dissemination of information documenting the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the American civil rights movement. Through reference activities, lectures, presentations, brochures, displays, and exhibits, the King Library and Archives provides unique historical and factual information. In an effort to make these invaluable resources more accesible to a wider audience, The King Center has embarked on extensive projects, preserving and making available a wealth of archival material through cutting-edge technology to effectively manage and organize these digitized assets, the Center has implented a state-of-the-art digital asset management system, ensuring the long-term preservation and easy retrieval of these essential resources. Futhermore, The King Center has embraced the power of online engagement, offering a range of captivating historical interactives and educational resources designed to enhance public engagement with archival resources. These digital initiatives allow visitors from around the globe to explore the rich history of the civil rights movement and Dr. Kings transformative legacy, fostering a deeper understanding of the ongoing struggle for equality and social justice.Expenses $1,010,633
- Resource Center The Resource Center provides daily self-guided tours of exhibits, artifacts and other memorabilia related to Dr. & Mrs. King, Mahatma Gandhi and the civil rights movement. Additionally, the Resource Center houses the theatre where numerous programs are held throughout the year for the purpose of educating and training in Dr. Kings philosophy/methodology; promoting civil & human rights issues; hosting Beloved Community Talks, as well as Students with King. The Bookstore is the retail component of the Resource Center offering products in the form of books, CDs, DVDs, gift items and educational material about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King, civil & human rights and nonviolent social change.Expenses $500,318
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
- 58-1030989
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,021,928
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,726,222
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,452,447 | $8,769,954 | $10,021,928 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,303,360 | $9,850,941 | $13,007,356 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,546,889 | $9,969,275 | $15,513,266 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,731,911 | $5,464,569 | $12,849,921 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 58-1030989).
Questions about MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC
- What is the EIN of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC is 58-1030989.
- Is MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE 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 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC 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 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC 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 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Bernice A King.
- Who are the officers and directors of MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,957 (Bonita Hampton-Smith, Chief Operating Officer).
- How much revenue does MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NON VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,452,447, expenses of $8,769,954 and total assets of $10,021,928 at year end.
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