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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1798188

HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CHARLOTTE, NC 28262

Financials

$936K$885K2023$901K$940K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$900,581$940,378-$39,797$126,380$0$126,380
August 31, 2024990$936,161$885,448$50,713$170,360$4,183$166,177
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$900,581
of which government grants
$900,581
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$24,023
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$487,546
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$523,361
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,391
Travel
$24,957
Program services (functional)
$867,070
Management and general (functional)
$73,308

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$170,141
Total assets, end of year
$126,380
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$126,380
Land, buildings and equipment
$36,609
Net assets without donor restrictions
$126,380
Gross receipts
$900,581
Employees
0
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
NC

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Rhonda CovingtonChairman
Trustee or director
0$0
Dr Yaw Owusu AddoChairman
Trustee or director
0$0
Mrs Kesse SatterfieldSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
Mr Darron LilleTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
Mrs Tamesha Hughes FrazierDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dr Rhonda CovingtonChairman
Trustee or director
0$0
Dr Yaw Owusu AddoChairman
Trustee or director
0$0
Mrs Kesse SatterfieldSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
Mr Darron LilleTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
Mrs Tamesha Hughes FrazierDirector
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2315 W ARBORS DR STE 125, CHARLOTTE, NC 28262-2639
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mrs Tamesha Hughes Frazier, 10150 Mallard Creek Rd 106, Charlotte, NC 28262
Signed the 990
Tamesha Hughes Frazier, Director
Phone
(252) 571-2072
Return prepared by
Mindful Accounting LLC

Mission

Prepared low income, first generation and disabled individuals in moving to the next grade level, and graduate from secondary school and enter Into post secondary education by providing SAT fees, fee waivers, filling out FAFSA forms, academics advising, cultural trips, for over 150 students

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Hughes Elite Scholars is a college prep, preparing high school juniors and seniors financial aid application through FASA: Fee waivers for ACT and SAT are provided for free. Academic counseling gives free financial aid workshops, services and also prep high school juniors and seniors for college. Hughes Elite Scholars took the kids on college tours and spend time on campus so the kids could get use to college atmosphere. These services were provided to approximately 200 students in the target group. Workshops provided focused on a variety of topics-peer pressure skills, and conflict resolution. Tutorials to students improve grades. These services were available to and provided for approximately 200 students.
    Expenses $867,070 · grants $900,581

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-1798188
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
2024
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$126,380
Income (IRS master file)
$900,581

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2022
Posted by the IRS
August 10, 2024
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2022

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
990August 2025$900,581$940,378$126,380XML
990August 2024$936,161$885,448$170,360XML

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 81-1798188).

Questions about HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED is 81-1798188.
Is HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
Are donations to HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED 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 HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Mrs Tamesha Hughes Frazier.
Who are the officers and directors of HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HUGHES ELITE SCHOLARS INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $900,581, expenses of $940,378 and total assets of $126,380 at year end.

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