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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2587130

HOME4ME

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28229

Financials

$93K$93K2023$93K$86K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOME4ME by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$92,646$86,415$6,231$10,734$0$10,734
December 31, 2023990-EZ$93,039$93,074-$35$3,475$0$3,475
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$127,260
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
-$34,614
Other revenue
-$34,614

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$60,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$825
Program services (functional)
$56,171
Management and general (functional)
$8,639
Fundraising (functional)
$21,605

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,475
Total assets, end of year
$10,734
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$10,734
Gross receipts
$127,260
Employees
0
Year formed
2018
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DONNA L REEDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$60,000
NADINE JAMESPART TIME ADMIN
Key employee
3$2,400
GENIPHA J ALMONVICE CHAIRWOMAN
Officer
0$0
DR GERALD MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0$0
LISA SANTIAGO-MCNEILLCHAIRWOMEN
Officer
0$0
ANDREE FYRARTREASURER
Officer
0$0
TERESA BROOMESECRETARY
Officer
2$0
WADE FERGUSONBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DONNA L REEDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR25$0
JUDITH L BENTLEYVICE CHAIRWOMAN10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 25123, CHARLOTTE, NC 28229-5123
In care of
% DONNA L REED
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
6038 Bayswater Lane, Charlotte NC 28212
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DONNA L REED, 6038 BAYSWATER LANE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Donna Reed, 6038 Bayswater Lane, Charlotte NC 28212
Signed the 990
DONNA L REED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(704) 567-5118
Return prepared by
DW Tax Accounting and CSR Services

Mission

HOME4ME IS A VOICE FOR TEENS IN FOSTER CARE EMPOWERS TEENS AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING HOPE, OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORING, EDUCATION(HOME), AND A SENSE OF FAMILY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE LEG UP ON LIFE(LUOL) PROGRAM PROVIDES GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND REAL LIFE LIFE SKILLS TO TEENS IN FOSTER CARE AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. LUOL COLLEGE CONNECTION SUPPORTS EMANCIPATED YOUTH THROUGHOUT THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AND BEYOND BY CREATING LIFE LONG CONNECTIONS AND DEVELOPING FAMILY CENTERED BONDS. LUOL ACRONYM IS: LEADERSHIP BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE LEADERS, CONNECTING WITH LIKE-MINDED GOALS, VISIONS, AND OR PURPOSE. ENTREPRENEURSHIP, DEVELOPING SKILLS, TALENTS AND GIFTS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN THE FIELD AND INDUSTRY CHOSEN TO PURSUE. GROOMING PREPARING FOR PURPOSE, PERSONAL PRESENTATIONS, APPAREL, APPEARANCE & APPROACH TO YOUR LONG TERM GOALS. LIVING SKILLS EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATING CHALLENGES, SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNICATION, HOUSEHOLD SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ALL AREAS. INNOVATIVE CHOICES WHAT CAREER WORK REDINESS OR ENTREPRENEURIAL PATH YOU DESIRE AND WHAT CREATIVE TOOLS TO ACHIEVE YOUR CHOICES. EDUCATIONAL PATHS - DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL ROAD MAPS TO THE EDUCATIONAL PATH NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR CAREER, TRADE OR ENTREPRENEURIAL GOALS.
    Expenses $20,225
  • A DAY IN REAL LIFE IS A SERIES OF HANDS ON LIFE SKILLS AND ASSIMILATIONS THAT TEACH REAL LIFE SKILLS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, COLLEGE PREP AND WHICH EDUCATIONAL PATH TO YOUR GOALS, DREAMS AND AMBITIONS. FROM MAKING YOUR BED, WASHING CLOTHES AND CLEANING HOUSE TO DENTAL HYGIENE, COOKING IN VS EATING OUT, WE TEACH EVERYDAY LIFE SKILLS THAT ARE MISSING IN TODAYS SOCIETY. FROM CREDIT TO DRIVER LICENSE, WE MAKE SURE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE ACHIEVING AGA APPROPRIATE GOALS, SKILLS AND RECEIVING KNOWLEDGE, OPPORTUNITIES AND TOOLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOUNG PRODUCTIVE ASSETS TO THE COMMUNITY. ESSENTIALS - BED-IN-A-BAGS, FILL-A-SUITCASE, GIFT CARDS, TEENS IN FOSTER CARE RESOURCES END ON THEIR 18TH BIRTHDAY. WHILE IN THE SYSTEM THE AVERAGE MOVE IS 6 TIMES OR MORE. YOUTH ARE GIVEN A BLACK GARBAGE BAG TO MOVE THEIR ITEMS WHICH HAS A NEGATIVE ON THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND MENTAL HEALTH. HOME4ME PROVIDES THEM WITH A NEW SUITCASE FILLED WITH TOWELS SETS, SHEET SETS, AN UMBRELLA, RESOURCES AND GIFT CARDS. THEY ALSO RECEEIVE A BED-IN-A-BAG BECAUSE WE DONT KNOW WHAT SITUATION THEY ARE GOING INTO, BUT WE DO KNOW THEY CANNOT CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE AND WE WOULD RATHER THEY HAVE A BLANKET TO KICK OFF IF IT IS HOT THAN TO NOT HAVE ONE AND ITS COLD. WE ALSO MAKE SURE AT EVERY EVENT WE HOST A WORKSHOP EVENT ASSIMILATION THAT THEY RECEIVE A GIFT CARD TO PURCHASE WHAT THEY WANT.
    Expenses $18,732
  • TOGETHER WE WIN EVENTS/ESSENTIALS: TEENS AGES 13-15 KNOW CHANCES OF THEM BEING ADOPTED IS SLIM TO NONE; AGE 16 THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD COMES UPON THEM BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO START MAKING ADULT DECISIONS WITH LITTLE TO NO KNOWLEDGE OR INFORMATION; AT 17 THEY HAVE 364 MOR DAYS AND THEIR RESOURCES END. 20,000 TEENS AGE OUT OF FOSTER CARE IN THE US EVERY YEAR. 20% WILL BE INSTANTLY HOMELESS, ANOTHER 20% WILL EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF AGING OUT,YET 84% OF TEENS DESIRE TO ATTEND COLLEGE. HOWEVER ONLY 3% ENROLL, 1% GRADUATES DUE TO LACK OF HOUSING, FINANCES, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT. HOME4ME PARTNERS WITH COLLEGES, COMMUNITY CORPORATIONS AND CHURCHES TO PROVIDE EVERYTHING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE AND ONTO THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS. HOME4ME CREATIVELY HOST 3 MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS: OLD SCHOOL FAMILY COOKOUT, ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY PARTY, ULTIMATE MOTIVATIONAL VISION BOARD PARTY(ALL FAMILY CENTERED EVENTS) AS A DAY TO PROVIDE ESSENTIALS, A DAY OF RESPITE, TO STAY IN TOUCH, RECRUIT FOR COLLEGE AND PROGRAMS AND TO CELEBRATE AND RECOGNIZE HOW AMAZING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE.
    Expenses $17,214
  • HOME4ME IS POWERED BY PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS AND GENEROUS IN-KIND SUPPORT THROUGH OUR TOGETHER WE WIN STRATEGY, WE UNITE COLLEGES, COMMUNITY CORPORATIONS, AND CHURCHES TO MEET THE FULL SPECTRUM OF NEEDS FOR TEENS IN AND AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. COLLEGE PARTNERS PROVIDE HOUSING AND ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OFFER EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS VOLUNTEERS AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS. CORPORATE PARTNERS INVEST IN OUR PROGRAMS THROUGH FUNDING, JOBS, TRAINING, AND DONATIONS. CHURCHES CONTRIBUTE SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL CARE PLUS IN-KIND SUPPORT LIKE BED-IN-A-BAG SETS, FILLED SUITCASES, GIFT CARDS, AND WELLNESS ESSENTIALS.

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for HOME4ME

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
82-2587130
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)
Human services (P32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,734
Income (IRS master file)
$127,260

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$92,646$86,415$10,734IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$93,039$93,074$3,475XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Donna Reed
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 82-2587130).

Questions about HOME4ME

What is the EIN of HOME4ME?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOME4ME is 82-2587130.
Is HOME4ME tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to HOME4ME tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOME4ME 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 HOME4ME 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 HOME4ME 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 HOME4ME?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DONNA L REED.
Who are the officers and directors of HOME4ME?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (DONNA L REED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HOME4ME have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $92,646, expenses of $86,415 and total assets of $10,734 at year end.

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