Nonprofit · EIN 63-0505214
GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · GADSDEN, AL 35901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,028,197 | $4,452,879 | $575,318 | $2,295,862 | $560,102 | $1,735,760 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,583,082 | $4,522,904 | $60,178 | $1,641,254 | $483,649 | $1,157,605 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,059,017 | $5,083,497 | -$24,480 | $1,692,942 | $559,469 | $1,133,473 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,024,182
- of which government grants
- $4,641,332
- Program service revenue
- $12,033
- Investment income
- -$8,018
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$10,374
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $186,485
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,472,923
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,441,588
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $34,321
- Occupancy
- $199,365
- Travel
- $35,631
- Depreciation
- $100,101
- Program services (functional)
- $3,494,542
- Management and general (functional)
- $958,337
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,641,254
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,295,862
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $560,102
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,735,760
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,506,015
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,735,760
- Gross receipts
- $5,038,571
- Employees
- 122
- Volunteers
- 440
- Year formed
- 1945
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERLECIA HAMPTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $79,438 | $15,420 |
| PEGGY FREEMAN | FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $73,560 | $15,133 |
| BELVIE BRICE | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $54,930 | $7,784 |
| EARL HEARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DWIGHT BUSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MAXWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GESNA LITTLEFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY CYLAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WORTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUANITA JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA TOLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELVIE BRICE | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $81,907 | $15,563 |
| PEGGY FREEMAN | FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $63,224 | $14,437 |
| HERLECIA HAMPTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $59,127 | $10,807 |
| EARL HEARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT TURK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DWIGHT BUSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MAXWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GESNA LITTLEFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY CYLAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WORTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUANITA JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELVIE BRICE | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $105,481 | $16,764 |
| PEGGY FREEMAN | FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $61,802 | $13,406 |
| EARL HEARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT TURK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DWIGHT BUSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MAXWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GESNA LITTLEFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY CYLAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WORTHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HERLECIA HAMPTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 513 HENRY ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901-3135
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HERLECIA HAMPTON, 513 HENRY STREET, GADSDEN, AL 35901
- Signed the 990
- HERLECIA HAMPTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (256) 546-7431
- Website
- GADHS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BMSS LLC
Mission
THE GADSDEN ETOWAH COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM WILL NURTURE AND ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES A SAFE AND HAPPY ENVIRONMENT WHILE MOLDING YOUNG MINDS FOR FUTURE LEARNING. THE COUNCIL STRIVES TO DEVELOP WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM AND WHO WILL BECOME VALUABLE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM: THE GADSDEN-ETOWAH COUNTY PROGRESS COUNCIL NURTURED AND ADVOCATED FOR 319 CHILDREN THROUGH THE HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS. THE COUNCIL PROVIDED A SAFE AND HAPPY ENVIRONMENT, USING A CREATIVE CURRICULUM TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE TO THE CHILDREN WE SERVE, PREPARING THEM FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF LEARNING. THE COUNCIL STROVE TO DEVELOP WELL-ROUNDED, LIFE-LONG INDIVIDUALS WITH POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM THAT WILL BECOME VALUABLE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY UTILIZING ALL OF OUR SERVICE AREAS: HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND PARENT-FAMILY-COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $3,107,739 · revenue $12,033
- FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 294 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS WERE SERVED HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS SNACKS AND LUNCH THROUGH ASSISTANCE FROM USDA'S CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM.Expenses $386,803
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-0505214
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,295,862
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,038,571
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $5,028,197 | $4,452,879 | $2,295,862 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $4,583,082 | $4,522,904 | $1,641,254 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2023 | $5,059,017 | $5,083,497 | $1,692,942 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $5,049,375 | $4,468,956 | $2,322,217 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 63-0505214).
Questions about GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL is 63-0505214.
- Is GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL 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 GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names HERLECIA HAMPTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,438 (HERLECIA HAMPTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GADSDEN PROGRESS COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,028,197, expenses of $4,452,879 and total assets of $2,295,862 at year end.
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