Nonprofit · EIN 81-4285307
PHONETIC SPIT
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $173,273 | $134,529 | $38,744 | $39,633 | $0 | $39,633 |
| January 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $110,165 | $133,813 | -$23,648 | $5,029 | $0 | $5,029 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $131,748 | $131,964 | -$216 | $28,677 | $0 | $28,677 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $139,448
- Program service revenue
- $33,810
- Investment income
- $12
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,413
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $103,456
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $6,373
- Occupancy
- $13,592
- Printing, publications and postage
- $156
- Other expenses
- $10,952
- Program services (functional)
- $93,323
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,029
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,633
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $39,633
- Cash, savings and investments
- $27,964
- Gross receipts
- $176,862
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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYRLIN HEPWORTH | Executive Director | 40 | $89,413 | $1,649 |
| LUIS ROBLES | DirectorTreasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT FORGE | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMIKA SANDERS | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA ARELLANO | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINETTE ROSSI | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYRLIN HEPWORTH | Executive Director | 40 | $79,156 |
| LUIS ROBLES | DirectorTreasurer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT FORGE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMIKA SANDERS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MARISA ARELLANO | Director | 1 | $0 |
| GINETTE ROSSI | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYRLIN HEPWORTH | Executive Director | 40 | $70,865 |
| LUIS ROBLES | DirectorTreasurer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT FORGE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMIKA SANDERS | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MARISA ARELLANO | Director | 1 | $0 |
| GINETTE ROSSI | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 631 N 1ST AVE STE 105, PHOENIX, AZ 85003-1588
- In care of
- % MYRLIN HEPWORTH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 631 N 1st Ave Ste 105, Phoenix AZ 85003
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Myrlin Hepworth, 815 E Colter 335, Phoenix AZ 85014
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MYRLIN HEPWORTH, Executive Director
- Phone
- (602) 855-0976
- Website
- www.phoneticspit.com
- Return prepared by
- Howard Sckolnik CPA
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- See Schedule O for accomplishments 28 and 29.Expenses $56,651
- PS presents community-based creative literacy events and workshops that provide youth with opportunities to share original writing and engage with audiences outside of schoolExpenses $32,187
- settings,Participants engage in writing and performance activities and share work in live settings, building confidence and experience in public presentation.Expenses $4,485
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4285307
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,633
- Income (IRS master file)
- $176,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | January 2026 | $173,273 | $134,529 | $39,633 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2025 | $110,165 | $133,813 | $5,029 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2024 | $131,748 | $131,964 | $28,677 | XML |
| 990-EZ | January 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Myrlin Hepworth | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Tomas Stanton | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 81-4285307).
Questions about PHONETIC SPIT
- What is the EIN of PHONETIC SPIT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PHONETIC SPIT is 81-4285307.
- Is PHONETIC SPIT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to PHONETIC SPIT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PHONETIC SPIT 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 PHONETIC SPIT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PHONETIC SPIT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended January 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of PHONETIC SPIT?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Myrlin Hepworth.
- Who are the officers and directors of PHONETIC SPIT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,413 (MYRLIN HEPWORTH, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does PHONETIC SPIT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $173,273, expenses of $134,529 and total assets of $39,633 at year end.
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