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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1829806

GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NASHVILLE, TN 37208

Financials

$185K$201K2023$28K$10K2024$159K$215K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$159,219$214,514-$55,295$0–$98,997
December 31, 2024990-EZ$27,899$9,867$18,032$154,292–$178,089
December 31, 2023990-EZ$184,809$200,602-$15,793$160,057$0$160,057
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,215
Membership dues
$19,888
Program service revenue
$129,240
Investment income
$1,271
Other revenue
$4,605

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,792
Occupancy
$82,916
Printing, publications and postage
$4,094
Other expenses
$124,712
Program services (functional)
$149,482

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$154,292
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$98,997
Cash, savings and investments
$127,466
Gross receipts
$159,219

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAMUEL L WILLIAMSCOMMA JRCHAIR2$0
DR WILLIE L MOODYCOMMA JREASTERN REGION CHAIR2$0
CLIFTON D BURTCOMMA MDEASTERN REGION VICE-CHAIR2$0
SHEILA L HILLFAR WEST REGION CHAIR2$0
CASSONDRA MCCRIGHTSMITHFAR WEST REGION VICE-CHAIR2$0
MELANIE R DAVISMID WEST REGION CHAIR2$0
DR IYANA M MASONMID WEST REGION VICE-CHAIR2$0
RODERICK K BICKERSTAFFPARLIAMENTARIAN2$0
JANELLE R CALDWELLWESTSECRETARY2$0
JENISE R BURKSSOUTHERN CHAIR2$0
KIMBERLY N SWETTSOUTHERN REGION VICE-CHAIR2$0
DR SUSAN J JOHNSONOUTHWEST REGION CHAIR2$0
RHONDA B REECESOUTHWEST REGION VICE-CHAIR2$0
MILTON J SLOANCOMMA PHDTREASURER2$0
MR GREGORY P JOHNSONVICE CHAIR2$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR WILLIAM BOWENSCOMMA SR ESQLEGAL COUNSEL2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAMUEL L WILLIAMSCOMMA JRCHAIR2$0
GREGORY P JOHNSONVICE CHAIR2$0
JANELLE R CALDWELL WESTSECRETARY2$0
DR LAWRENCE M DRAKECOMMA IITREASURER2$0
RODERICK K BICKERSTAFFCOMMA SRPARLIAMENTARIAN2$0
WILLIAM C BOWENCOMMA ESQGENERAL COUNSEL2$0
JENISE R BURKSSOUTHERN REGIONAL CHAIR2$0
KIMBERLY FRITTS SWETTSOUTHERN REGIONAL VICE CHAIR2$0
MELANIE JOHNSON DAVISMIDWEST REGIONAL CHAIR2$0
SUSAN MCCLURE JOHNSONSOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL CHAIR2$0
RHONDA B REECESOUTHWESTERN VICE CHAIR2$0
DR WILLIE L MOODYCOMMA JREASTERN REGIONAL CHAIR2$0
CLIFTON D BURTCOMMA MDEASTERN REGIONAL CO-VICE CHAIR2$0
SHEILA L HILLFAR WEST REGIONAL CHAIR2$0
CASSONDRA MCCRIGHT SMTIHFAR WEST REGIONAL VICE CHAIR2$0
SAMUEL P MCKENZIEALUMNI TRUSTEE2$0
JUDSON W ROBINSON IIIALUMNI TRUSTEE2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Janelle R Caldwell WestSecretary2$0
Beverly H DixonVice Chair2$0
Lela Wingard HughesAlumni Trustee2$0
Anthony M MurphyParliamentarian2$0
Milton J SloanEastern Region Co Vice Chair2$0
Kyle D ParksLegal Counsel2$0
Janine SmithChair2$0
Robert K WileyTreasurer2$0
Deborah Mitchell CurryChair - Eastern Region2$0
Melanie Johnson DavisChair - Midwest Region2$0
Jenise R BurksChair - Southern Region2$0
Cassondra McCright-SmithVice Chair - FarWest Region2$0
Kimberly Fritts SwettVice Chair - Southern Region2$0
Samuel McKenzieAlumni Trustee2$0
Sheila HillChair - Far West Region2$0
Susan JohnsonChair - Southwest Region2$0
Rhonda ReeceVice Chair - Southwest Region2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1000 17TH AVE N, NASHVILLE, TN 37208-3045
In care of
% DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS
Signed the 990-EZ
GREGORY P JOHNSON, VICE CHAIR
Phone
(800) 443-2586
Return prepared by
HOSCH GROUP LLC

Mission

THE GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY IS REQUIRED AND NEEDED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE THE LOYALTY OF ITS ALUMNI TO FISK UNIVERSITY ASSIST AND PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF FISK UNIVERSITY GENERALLY TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND RELATED OTHER ENDEAVORS UNDERTAKEN BY THE ALUMNI TO ASSIST IN THE STARTING AND MAINTENANCE OF AFFILIATED LOCAL CHAPTERS OF THIS CORPORATION IN THE VARIOUS STATES OF THE UNION AND OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD TO ORGANIZE AND MOBILIZE THE COLLECTIVE STRENGTH OF THE ALUMNI AND COOPERATE WITH THE UNIVERSITY IN SUGGESTING AND CARRYING OUT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO AFFECT THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND WELFARE OF FISK UNIVERSITY TO ADVANCE THE INFLUENCE, INTEREST, AND USEFULNESS OF FISK UNIVERSITY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CONDUCTED ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTING FISK UNIVERSITY THROUGH REUNIONS HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES ALUMNI COMMUNICATIONS FUNDRAISING SUPPORT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT AND PROMOTE THE MISSION AND CONTINUED GROWTH OF FISK UNIVERSITY.
    Expenses $149,482

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
58-1829806
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1
Income (IRS master file)
$159,219

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
August 10, 2015
Reinstated
Effective March 15, 2020

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$159,219$214,514$0XML
990-EZDecember 2024$27,899$9,867$154,292IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$184,809$200,602$160,057XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 58-1829806).

Questions about GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY

What is the EIN of GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY is 58-1829806.
Is GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective March 15, 2020.
Are donations to GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY 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 GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY 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 GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF FISK UNIVERSITY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $159,219, expenses of $214,514 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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