Nonprofit · EIN 81-1653085
RICHMOND PROMISE INC
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, CA 94804
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,228,109 | $3,963,520 | -$2,735,411 | $22,551,930 | $530,929 | $22,021,001 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $856,880 | $3,150,289 | -$2,293,409 | $23,841,976 | $467,828 | $23,374,148 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $519,128
- of which government grants
- $248,440
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $724,551
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $91,034
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$15,570
- Other revenue
- -$15,570
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,144,262
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $185,712
- Other salaries and wages
- $752,613
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,130,857
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,470
- Occupancy
- $23,646
- Travel
- $9,271
- Program services (functional)
- $3,310,485
- Management and general (functional)
- $222,153
- Fundraising (functional)
- $430,882
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,841,976
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,551,930
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $530,929
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,021,001
- Publicly traded securities
- $17,890,911
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,006,626
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $14,375
- Gross receipts
- $5,720,902
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER WHITMORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $172,310 | $13,401 |
| ANJANINE BONET | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $113,669 | $20,138 |
| BEN ENOS | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,694 | $19,428 |
| NICOLE BARNETT | BOARD MEMBER; CHAIR (START 06/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LITTLETON | CHAIR (THRU 06/24); BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOJDEH MEHDIZADEH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINSI CRAIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNMARIE BAINES | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 3/31/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 8/7/24) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHASA CURL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ILAF ESUF | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/5/24) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HUBINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HURST | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/5/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SCHMID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| REE'SHEMAH THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER WHITMORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $163,154 | $13,591 |
| ANJANINE BONET | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $106,839 | $19,130 |
| MAYA KAMATH | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,000 | $8,455 |
| MICHAEL LITTLETON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOJDEH MEHDIZADEH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINSI CRAIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNMARIE BAINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BARNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHASA CURL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HURST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ILAF ESUF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SCHMID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| REE'SHEMAH THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 440 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 2ND FLOOR, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1630
- In care of
- % JESSIE STEWART
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER WHITMORE, 440 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 2ND FLOOR, RICHMOND, CA 94804
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER WHITMORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (510) 761-7231
- Website
- WWW.RICHMONDPROMISE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-1653085 or by the name RICHMOND PROMISE INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY BY REMOVING BARRIERS AND CREATING PATHWAYS TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS IN RICHMOND HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION, EXCEL FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO HIGHER EDUCATION, ATTAIN A POSTSECONDARY DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION, (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)THRIVE IN THE FIELD OF THEIR CHOICE, AND BECOME A LEADER OF POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- LAUNCHED IN JANUARY 2016, THE RICHMOND PROMISE IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE COLLEGE SUCCESS INITIATIVE TO BUILD A COLLEGE GRADUATING CULTURE IN RICHMOND, CA. THE RICHMOND PROMISE WAS CREATED WITH THE BELIEF THAT ALL RICHMOND STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, REGARDLESS OF RACE, INCOME LEVEL, OR PERSONAL BACKGROUND. WE SEE A DAY WHEN ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN RICHMOND HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION, EXCEL FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO HIGHER EDUCATION, ATTAIN A POSTSECONDARY DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION, THRIVE IN THE FIELD OF THEIR CHOICE, AND BECOME A LEADER OF POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD. THROUGH A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP, COLLABORATIVE CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS, AND SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMING, (CONTINUED ON SCH O )THE RICHMOND PROMISE AIMS TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS IN RICHMOND EXCEL TO AND THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION, REACH THEIR CAREER GOALS, AND BECOME CHANGE-MAKING LEADERS IN THE RICHMOND COMMUNITY. THE RICHMOND PROMISE INVESTS DIRECTLY IN OUR STUDENTS' FUTURES THROUGH THE RICHMOND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP. EACH YEAR THEY ARE ENROLLED AT ANY NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE US, SCHOLARS RECEIVE $1,500, RENEWABLE FOR 4 YEARS. WE STRIVE TO SUPPORT ALL STUDENTS IN RICHMOND TO REACH THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION GOALS, WHICH IS WHY ANY RICHMOND STUDENT GRADUATING FROM AN ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOL CAN ACCESS THE SCHOLARSHIP.WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND LOCAL BUSINESS AND PHILANTHROPY TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARS AT THREE KEY MOMENTUM POINTS THROUGH COLLEGE AND CAREER-PRE-COLLEGE: DURING MIDDLE SCHOOL, WE FOCUS ON BUILDING COLLEGE AWARENESS. WE HIRE CURRENT RICHMOND PROMISE COLLEGE SCHOLARS TO TALK WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AN EFFORT TO PUT THEM ON THE PATH TO COLLEGE AT THIS PIVOTAL AGE. THIS NEAR-PEER MODEL CONNECTS MIDDLE SCHOOLERS WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO SHARE THE SAME IDENTITIES. THIS SHARED PERSPECTIVE CREATES AN IMMEDIATE TRUST THAT LEADS TO REAL IMPACT.-HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE TRANSITION: IN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, WE FOCUS ON ENSURING COLLEGE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WE MEET STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE - IN THE CLASSROOM. - TO WORK ON FINANCIAL AID COMPLETION AND THE RICHMOND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. OUR SCHOLARSHIP OF $1500 A YEAR CAN BE USED AT ANY NOT-FOR-PROFIT 2-YEAR OR 4-YEAR SCHOOL OR CTE PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SCHOLARSHIP CAN BE USED TOWARDS THE FULL COST OF ATTENDANCE - INCLUDING TUITION, HOUSING, BOOKS, AND TRANSPORTATION. WE PROVIDE SUMMER SUCCESS WORKSHOPS THROUGH WHICH OUR SCHOLARS LEARN ABOUT HOW TO SUCCEED IN THEIR FIRST YEARS AT SCHOOL.-FIRST YEAR THROUGH COLLEGE SUCCESS: AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL, OUR FOCUS IS ON ACHIEVING A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE, AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES, NETWORKS, AND MENTORS TO THRIVE IN THE FIELD OF THEIR CHOICE. WE BUILD FORMAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH COLLEGES, INCLUDING CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE AND BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AT THE INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL. WE ALSO OFFER INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING TO OUR MOST AT-RISK STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, WE LEVERAGE THE COLLECTIVE WISDOM WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY TO PAIR SCHOLARS WITH RICHMOND MENTORS TO START PREPARING FOR THEIR CAREERS.2024 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:* WELCOMED 498 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2024*4205 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED SINCE THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUNDING IN 2016*IN THE FINAL YEAR OF A JOINT-GRANT FROM THE CITY OF RICHMOND DEPARMENT OF CHILDREN & YOUTH, COLLABORATED WITH HEALTH CAREER CONNECTION (HCC) TO PLACE 10 STUDENTS INTO PAID PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIPS IN RICHMOND. PARTICIPANTS SERVED FOR 10 WEEKS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS LIKE LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE CENTER, HEALTHY CONTRA COSTA AND ROTACARE CLINIC. OVERALL, 27 RP SCHOLARS WERE PLACED IN HCC INTERNSHIPS FOR THIS GRANT, AND SEVERAL OTHERS PARTICIPATED IN OTHER HCC PROGRAMMING AS A RESULT OF OUR PARTNERSHIP.*A FURTHER 55 COMPUTERS WERE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WHO NEEDED THEM. OVERALL, RICHMOND PROMISE HAS PROVIDED OVER 200 STUDENTS WITH LAPTOPS SINCE 2020.*IN ADDITION TO WEEKLY IN-CLASSROOM PROGRAMMING AND OFFICE HOURS HOSTED AT MULTIPLE WCCUSD SITES, RICHMOND PROMISE'S COLLEGE ACCESS STAFF PARTNERED WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST A NUMBER OF COLLEGE AWARENESS AND FINANCIAL AID-RELATED EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2024. THESE EVENTS PROVIDED DEDICATED SPACE FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO COMPLETE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS, ASK QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM RP STAFF AND OUR PARTNERS. * 12 "CASH FOR COLLEGE" WORKSHOPS * 2 PARENT & FAMILY FINANCIAL AID ID NIGHTS * 10 RP SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSIONS * 13 COLLEGE & CAREER EVENTS*RICHMOND PROMISE SCHOLARS WHO GRADUATED FROM UC BERKELE IN 2024 GOT A CHANCE TO MEET AND SPEND TIME WITH DALLAS MAVERICKS CEO AND RICHMOND NATIVE CYNT MARSHALL. THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF THE CAMERON INSTITUTE AND CAL ATHLETICS, RICHMOND PROMISE STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS HOSTED A RECEPTION FOR SCHOLARS THAT FOLLOWED THE MAIN UC BERKELEY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT WHICH MARSHALL WAS THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER. GRADUATES GOT TO CHAT WITH MARSHALL, RECEIVED COPIES OF HER BOOK, YOU'VE BEEN CHOSEN, AND CELEBRATED A MOMENTOUS DAY ALONGSIDE THEIR FELLOW RICHMOND GRADUATES.*AS PART OF THE COLLEGE PROMISE NATIONAL CONVENING IN KNOXVILLE, TENN,. RICHMOND PROMISE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER WHITMORE WAS NAMED AS ONE OF SIX APPOINTEES TO THE COLLEGE PROMISE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL. IN ANNOUNCING THE COUNCIL, COLLEGE PROMISE CEO DR. MARTHA KANTER SAID "THE COLLEGE PROMISE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL REPRESENTS THE BEST OF WHAT THE COLLEGE PROMISE MOVEMENT STANDS FOR DEDICATED LEADERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO GREATER ACCESS AND SOCIAL MOBILITY FOR ALL. THEIR EXPERIENCE AND VISION WILL GUIDE US AS WE EXPAND AND ENHANCE COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE."Expenses $3,310,485 · grants $2,144,262
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 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1653085
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,551,930
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,720,902
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,228,109 | $3,963,520 | $22,551,930 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $856,880 | $3,150,289 | $23,841,976 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $881,299 | $3,059,795 | $24,507,252 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $2,258,504 | $3,110,941 | $30,074,049 | 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 81-1653085).
Questions about RICHMOND PROMISE INC
- What is the EIN of RICHMOND PROMISE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RICHMOND PROMISE INC is 81-1653085.
- Is RICHMOND PROMISE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to RICHMOND PROMISE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RICHMOND PROMISE 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 RICHMOND PROMISE 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 RICHMOND PROMISE 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 RICHMOND PROMISE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTOPHER WHITMORE.
- Who are the officers and directors of RICHMOND PROMISE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,310 (CHRISTOPHER WHITMORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RICHMOND PROMISE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,228,109, expenses of $3,963,520 and total assets of $22,551,930 at year end.
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