Nonprofit · EIN 81-5053328
TAKING THE LEAD
Also known as CHELSEA WHITAKER
Tax-exempt · TOWSON, MD 21204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $196,928 | $198,763 | -$1,835 | $34,285 | $7,282 | $27,003 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $178,836 | $220,493 | -$41,657 | $34,454 | $7,283 | $27,171 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $54,409
- Program service revenue
- $140,800
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,719
- Other revenue
- $1,719
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $97,109
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $113,413
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,981
- Occupancy
- $32,034
- Program services (functional)
- $198,763
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,120
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,285
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,282
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,003
- Gross receipts
- $201,741
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Whitaker | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Sonia Lee | Vice President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Spinks | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Corinne Smith | Treasure Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Reiss | At large Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Whitaker | President | 5 | $0 |
| Sonia Blatchley | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Corinne S Smith | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Bandel Curran | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Ryan Servant | Director at Large | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 406 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 200, TOWSON, MD 21204-4278
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 21000 Slab Bridge Rd, Freeland MD 21053
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Nicole M Withaker, 406 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Conchita Whitaker, 18o4 Kinship Rd, Baltimore MD 21222
- Signed the 990
- Nicole M Withaker, President
- Phone
- (443) 690-1176
- Website
- www.takingthelead.org
- Return prepared by
- Accounting Resources and Management Serv
Mission
Taking the Lead, Inc. provides to individuals with disabilities the skills to be independent and successful at home, in the community and in the workplace by using animal assisted therapy and activities.
Program accomplishments
- We provide animal-assisted therapy to veterans, adults and children with disabilities to help them achieve independence and succeed at home, in the community, school and workplace.Expenses $198,763 · revenue $140,800
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5053328
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,285
- Income (IRS master file)
- $201,741
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $196,928 | $198,763 | $34,285 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $178,836 | $220,493 | $34,454 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Conchita Whitaker | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 81-5053328).
Questions about TAKING THE LEAD
- What is the EIN of TAKING THE LEAD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TAKING THE LEAD is 81-5053328.
- Is TAKING THE LEAD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to TAKING THE LEAD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TAKING THE LEAD 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 TAKING THE LEAD 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 TAKING THE LEAD 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 TAKING THE LEAD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Nicole M Withaker.
- Who are the officers and directors of TAKING THE LEAD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TAKING THE LEAD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $196,928, expenses of $198,763 and total assets of $34,285 at year end.
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