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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1285586

NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

Tax-exempt · ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

Financials

$1.2M$1.6M2022$1.2M$1.7M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2024990$1,243,832$1,679,823-$435,991$1,691,530$0$1,691,530
September 30, 2023990$1,165,849$1,573,523-$407,674$1,620,244$0$1,620,244
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$111,631
Membership dues
$67,985
Program service revenue
$1,104,716
Investment income
$27,485
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$500
Program services (functional)
$1,679,823

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,620,244
Total assets, end of year
$1,691,530
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,691,530
Publicly traded securities
$538,938
Gross receipts
$1,243,832
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,000
Year formed
1975
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 September 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIDGETTE SHANNONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
VICTORIA PARKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Viridiana HerreraTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Sharon ThomasBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Tyrslai WilliamsPresident-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RENA ROBINSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BRIDGETTE SHANNONPRESIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
VICTORIA PARKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
VICTOR ATIEMO-OBENGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SIMON SHANNONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KEVIN ILEKAPARLIAMENTARIAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1783 FOREST DRIVE SUITE 316, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401-4229
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Viridiana Herrera, 318 Cobble Creek Curve, Newark, DE 19702
Signed the 990
VIRIDIANA HERRERA, TREASURER
Phone
(989) 832-8627

Mission

NOBCChE is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the academic and professional advancement of students and professionals in chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. In FY2024, NOBCChE hosted its national conference in Orlando, Florida, welcoming 802 registered participants. The program featured 137 technical talks, 400 poster presentations, 55 professional and student development workshops, and a STEM Festival for over 100 elementary students. A highlight was the Career and Academic Expo with over 100 universities, companies, and agencies. NOBCChE also celebrated excellence through its prestigious awards luncheons and closing ceremony, where more than 30 awards were presented. In collaboration with the National Science Foundation, the conference included new initiatives such as speed coaching and an innovation tank competition. In total, the event impacted more than 1,200 individuals, advancing NOBCChE's mission to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to assisting black and other minority students and professionals in fully realizing their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and allied fields. NOBCChE conducts programs locally, regionally and nationally as much as feasible. During the 2022-2023 Fiscal year, NOBCChE held its 50th Annual Meeting in an in-person format September 11-14, 2023 at the Sheraton in New Orleans, Louisiana. Approximately 1122 students, professionals and exhibitors attended the conference and exhibition. The conference was funded by a contribution of registrant fees, exhibition fees, sponsor donations, and grant funds. The meeting had record breaking numbers of attendees at the major luncheons for Winifred-Burks Houck and Percy L. Julian luncheons, which honored Drs. Tyrslai Menyaee' Williams-Carter and Squire J. Booker. The sessions were stellar and including panels on teaching, a career and academic expo, poster prizes for poster presentations, workshops on branding and social media and leadership, scientific communication, and a range of technical talks and Master Scientist sessions. In addition to the NOBCChE annual meeting, we hosted a virtual webinar series on Black inventors from high school to retirees in conjunction with Beyond Benign and the Society of Science through funds received by the Lemelson Foundation. Furthermore, our local chapters (~50) across the country had robust programming on their college campuses and in local city areas and our regional chairs hosted a variety of virtual sessions through collaborations with other societies such as the American Chemical Society for student and professional members. The most noted activity was a Southwest and southeast regional meeting that brought ~150 attendees to Ole Mississippi University and area for scientific and professional development programming.
    Expenses $795,090 · revenue $964,715
  • NOBCChE engaged in various other programs and activities at the regional and local levels and in collaboration with other entities with the expressed purpose to fill the STEM pipeline in general and specifically the chemical enterprise pipeline with under-represented groups of students and professionals.
    Expenses $49,097 · revenue $34,537
  • Investment of surplus revenue to fund growth
    Expenses $500,468 · revenue $500,468
  • Other expenses
    Expenses $335,168

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026Not on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-1285586
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1978
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,691,530
Income (IRS master file)
$1,243,832

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2024$1,243,832$1,679,823$1,691,530XML
990September 2023$1,165,849$1,573,523$1,620,244XML
990September 2022$1,022,629$573,356$1,525,193IRS
990September 2021–––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 58-1285586).

Questions about NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

What is the EIN of NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS is 58-1285586.
Is NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS 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 NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS 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 NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 names Viridiana Herrera.
Who are the officers and directors of NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NATL ORGN FOR THE PROF ADV OF BLACK CHEMISTS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,243,832, expenses of $1,679,823 and total assets of $1,691,530 at year end.

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