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Nonprofit · EIN 81-5227016

WE ARE VB

Tax-exempt · VIRGINIA BCH, VA 23451

Financials

$51K$54K2023$62K$57K2024$76K$79K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WE ARE VB by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$76,461$78,851-$2,390$93,784–$93,784
December 31, 2024990-EZ$61,653$56,642$5,011$96,174–$96,174
December 31, 2023990-EZ$51,275$53,884-$2,609$91,163–$91,163
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$60,045
Investment income
$2,125
Net income from fundraising events
$14,291

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$73,028
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$125
Other expenses
$5,698
Program services (functional)
$73,028

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$96,174
Total assets, end of year
$93,784
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$93,784
Cash, savings and investments
$93,784
Gross receipts
$90,700

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER DYEPresident15$0
LAUREN KADISHVice President1$0
TARYN MULCAHEYSecretary0$0
KATHRYN CARLSWARDTreasurer5$0
CRISTIN HEWLETTDirector4$0
MATTHEW REDFORDBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER DYEPresident15$0
LAUREN KADISHVice President1$0
MELISSA JOHNSTONBOARD MEMBER0$0
KATHRYN CARLSWARDTreasurer5$0
CRISTIN HEWLETTDirector4$0
MATTHEW REDFORDBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER DYEPresident15$0
LAUREN KADISHVice President1$0
MELISSA JOHNSTONBOARD MEMBER0$0
KATHRYN CARLSWARDTreasurer5$0
CRISTIN HEWLETTDirector4$0
MATTHEW REDFORDBOARD MEMBER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1733, VIRGINIA BCH, VA 23451-9733
In care of
% JOHN LUGO
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
1125 Brandon Rd, Virginia Beach VA 23451
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
John Lugo, 302 45th St, Virginia Beach VA 23451
Signed the 990-EZ
JENNIFER DYE, President
Return prepared by
Mulkey & Company PC

Mission

WE ARE VB works in partnership with administrators, educators and social workers throughout the Virginia Beach City school system. They are committed to implementing programs which meet the immediate needs of these students and lay the groundwork for consistent, long-term support programs which foster self-esteem, dignity and their ability to meet their full potential as students and citizens.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE ARE VB is committed to implementing programs which meet the immediate needs of Virginia Beach public high school students and lay the groundwork for consistent, long-term support programs which foster self-esteem, dignity and their ability to meet their full potential as students and citizens. Specific programs include: Mentorship, food accessibility, funding for field trips and other school events, and college sponsorships.
    Expenses $73,028 · grants $73,028

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-5227016
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$93,784
Income (IRS master file)
$90,700

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$76,461$78,851$93,784XML
990-EZDecember 2024$61,653$56,642$96,174XML
990-EZDecember 2023$51,275$53,884$91,163XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: John Lugo
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 81-5227016).

Questions about WE ARE VB

What is the EIN of WE ARE VB?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WE ARE VB is 81-5227016.
Is WE ARE VB tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to WE ARE VB tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WE ARE VB 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 WE ARE VB due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WE ARE VB last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WE ARE VB?
The 990-N for 2019 names John Lugo.
Who are the officers and directors of WE ARE VB?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WE ARE VB have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,461, expenses of $78,851 and total assets of $93,784 at year end.

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