Nonprofit · EIN 68-0667176
LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43232
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $324,944 | $296,501 | $28,443 | $186,542 | $58,099 | $128,443 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $93,888 | $94,476 | -$588 | $100,000 | – | $99,412 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $324,944
- of which government grants
- $296,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $131,281
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $134,036
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $150
- Occupancy
- $58,492
- Program services (functional)
- $296,501
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $100,000
- Total assets, end of year
- $186,542
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,099
- Net assets, end of year
- $128,443
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $100,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $128,443
- Gross receipts
- $324,944
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 89
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA TONGOR | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 30 | $0 |
| HALE HARMON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER SUMO | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WINSTON COOPER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA WETTEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KIM KEHL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KANAH HECKMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COMFORT KENNEH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES MCCABE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAIMA KAMARA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID KUDEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA TONGOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $0 |
| REBECCA WETTEE | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| THOMAS FALLAH | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4300 KIMBERLY PKWY N, COLUMBUS, OH 43232-8296
- In care of
- % DR LEROY Z BOIKAI PRESIDENT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO BOX 27203, COLUMBUS OH 43227
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALPHA TONGOR, 4300 KIMBERLY PARKWAY, COLUMBUS, OH 43232
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Alpha Tongor, 4855 Dorchester St, Groveport OH 43125
- Signed the 990
- REBECCA WETTEE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (614) 604-9959
- Website
- LICI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WELLS CPA LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND EMPOWER LIBERIAN CULTURAL PRIDE AND ADVANCE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOWARD BUILDING A SAFER, THRIVING COMMUNITY. OUR VISION THE VISION OF LICI IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FIRM BELIEF THAT LIBERIANS CAN POSITIVELY ADVANCE CENTRAL OHIO, WHILE MAKING SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACCELERATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. WE STRIVE TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE MODELS - THROUGH PROGRAMS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR MEMBERS TO ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR HARNESSING THEIR TALENTS, EXPERTISE, AND RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STABILITY.
Program accomplishments
- 1.SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM (YOUTH ACADEMIC & ENRICHMENT INITIATIVE). EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM INTEGRATING ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH.Expenses $75,000
- 2.COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAM (HEALTH, NUTRITION & FAMILY SUPPORT) FAMILY WELLNESS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRANKLIN COUNTY JFSExpenses $185,300
- 3.LIBERIAN CULTURAL PROGRAMS & INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY GALA, "THIS IS US" AWARDS, CULTURAL FESTIVAL, AND YOUTH SOCCER ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $28,500
- 4.COMMUNITY CENTER & CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES ONGOING PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE EASTLAND PROSPERITY CENTER, COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING.Expenses $7,701
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0667176
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $186,542
- Income (IRS master file)
- $324,944
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $324,944 | $296,501 | $186,542 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $93,888 | $94,476 | $100,000 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Alpha Tongor | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Alpha Tongor | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 68-0667176).
Questions about LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC
- What is the EIN of LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC is 68-0667176.
- Is LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS 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 LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALPHA TONGOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIBERIANS IN COLUMBUS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $324,944, expenses of $296,501 and total assets of $186,542 at year end.
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