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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2072961

I BELIEVE IN ME INC

Tax-exempt · FREDERICK, MD 21701

Financials

$554K$437K2022$291K$287K2023$233K$233K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of I BELIEVE IN ME INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$233,480$232,633$847$116,957$19,746$97,211
July 31, 2024990$290,818$287,454$3,364$149,727$23,380$126,347
July 31, 2023990$554,000$436,880$117,120$370,858$26,464$344,394
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$233,480
of which government grants
$193,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$64,156
Travel
$42,315
Program services (functional)
$208,958
Management and general (functional)
$23,675

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$149,727
Total assets, end of year
$116,957
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,746
Net assets, end of year
$97,211
Land, buildings and equipment
$116,083
Net assets without donor restrictions
$97,211
Gross receipts
$233,480
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Daon McLaurinInterim Executive Director
Officer
30$0
Kristina GrissomVice Chair
Officer
10$0
Brad YoungBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Helen PropheterBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Theresa DeLauterBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Darryl WhittenBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Brian RemeschBoard Member
Officer
15$0
Terrance KingBoard Chair
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Erin RoelkeBoard Chair
Officer
30$0
Kristina GrissomVice Chair
Officer
10$0
Brad YoungBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Helen PropheterBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Theresa DeLauterBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Darryl WhittenBoard Member
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Aje HillExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$83,000
Erin RoelkeBoard Chair
Officer
25$0
Kristina GrissomVice Chair
Officer
10$0
Ryan MillerTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Brad YoungBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Helen PropheterBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Theresa DeLauterBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Darryl WhittenBoard Member
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8420 GAS HOUSE PIKE STE G, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4972
In care of
% AJE HILL
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
PO BOX 4255, Frederick MD 21705
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AJE HILL, 8420 GAS HOUSE PIKE, STE G, FREDERICK, MD 21701
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Aje Hill, PO BOX 4255, Frederick MD 21705
Signed the 990
Aje Hill, Founder
Phone
(240) 815-5102

Mission

Aim to inspire and challenge youth through mental physical and social activities that fosters self respect and respect for the world around them.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our M.E.N. Mentoring Education Nutrition program provides a comprehensive daily after-school program for youth ages 6 to 18 with a particular focus on serving children and adolescents from historically marginalized communities. Our mission is to create safe supportive environments that foster academic achievement personal development and emotional well-being-ultimately guiding youth toward positive and productive futures. The program delivers an integrated set of services that include educational enrichment mentorship nutritious meals transportation assistance and therapeutic support. Each component is designed to eliminate systemic barriers and meet the individualized needs of every participant. Youth are paired with consistent caring mentors who promote accountability encourage goal-setting and serve as positive role models. Physical fitness and wellness are embedded into the program through structured group activities such as basketball flag football soccer and other recreational offerings that promote healthy lifestyles and teamwork. Additionally the program provides trauma-informed therapeutic services for youth impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs supporting the development of resilience coping skills and emotional regulation. To reinforce engagement and promote sustained behavioral growth we offer incentive-based rewards such as gift cards educational field trips and attendance at community sporting events. Family involvement is an essential part of our model; regular engagement meetings and community meals ensure parents and guardians remain informed involved and aligned with their childs progress. Through this multi-faceted approach we empower youth to overcome adversity build confidence and pursue meaningful paths forward-while contributing to the long-term well-being of their communities. I
    Expenses $208,958

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2072961
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
2018
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$116,957
Income (IRS master file)
$233,480

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$233,480$232,633$116,957XML
990July 2024$290,818$287,454$149,727XML
990July 2023$554,000$436,880$370,858XML
990July 2022$442,704$408,950$259,930IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Aje Hill
July 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 82-2072961).

Questions about I BELIEVE IN ME INC

What is the EIN of I BELIEVE IN ME INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of I BELIEVE IN ME INC is 82-2072961.
Is I BELIEVE IN ME INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to I BELIEVE IN ME INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does I BELIEVE IN ME 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 I BELIEVE IN ME INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did I BELIEVE IN ME INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of I BELIEVE IN ME INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names AJE HILL.
Who are the officers and directors of I BELIEVE IN ME INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does I BELIEVE IN ME INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $233,480, expenses of $232,633 and total assets of $116,957 at year end.

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