Nonprofit · EIN 83-0892006
LIVES OF PURPOSE INC
Also known as AWAKEN
Tax-exempt · GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $293,925 | $375,431 | -$81,506 | $350,538 | $687 | $349,851 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $312,371 | $293,764 | $18,607 | $418,960 | $503 | $418,457 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $249,925 | $266,595 | -$16,670 | $388,914 | $1,364 | $387,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $94,208
- Program service revenue
- $195,386
- Investment income
- $456
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,875
- Other revenue
- $3,875
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,505
- Other salaries and wages
- $135,280
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $147,249
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $873
- Occupancy
- $23,026
- Depreciation
- $36,397
- Program services (functional)
- $368,911
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,449
- Fundraising (functional)
- $71
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $418,960
- Total assets, end of year
- $350,538
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $687
- Net assets, end of year
- $349,851
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $261,943
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $336,867
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,984
- Gross receipts
- $293,925
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 2019
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Preston | Exec. Director Trustee or director | 20 | $1,505 |
| Patrick DeSutter | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michele Mazey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Alyson Faulconer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 |
| Ashley Rudoph | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Lyndsey Joyner | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Preston | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Stephen Ventors | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Trey Quinn | Chair/Treas. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michele Mazey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Lyndsey Joyner | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Katie Houmard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Rudoph | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Dyson | V. Pres./Treas. Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $3,148 |
| Michele Mazey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Stephen Venters | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jeff Manning | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Houmard | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Trey Quinn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Preston | President Officer | 35 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 W 14TH ST STE 110 # A, GREENVILLE, NC 27834-4181
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 362, Grimesland NC 27837
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Carol Preston, PO Box 2102, Greenville, NC 27836
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Jennifer Dyson, PO Box 362, Grimesland NC 27837
- Signed the 990
- Carol Preston, Executive Director
- Phone
- (252) 341-2464
- Website
- www.livesofpurpose.org
- Return prepared by
- Alex Pappas CPA PA
Mission
Awaken Coffee is on a mission to employ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their skills, confidence and dignity.
Program accomplishments
- The Organization operated a coffee shop, "Awaken Coffee", which employed special needs individuals as Baristas, Cashiers, Stock Clerks, and other positions where they may realize their full potential.Expenses $368,911 · revenue $302,494
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-0892006
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $350,538
- Income (IRS master file)
- $293,925
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $293,925 | $375,431 | $350,538 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $312,371 | $293,764 | $418,960 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $249,925 | $266,595 | $388,914 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $123,482 | $70,183 | $395,281 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jennifer Dyson | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Jennifer Dyson | 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 83-0892006).
Questions about LIVES OF PURPOSE INC
- What is the EIN of LIVES OF PURPOSE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVES OF PURPOSE INC is 83-0892006.
- Is LIVES OF PURPOSE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to LIVES OF PURPOSE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIVES OF PURPOSE 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 LIVES OF PURPOSE INC 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 LIVES OF PURPOSE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LIVES OF PURPOSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Carol Preston.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIVES OF PURPOSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,505 (Carol Preston, Exec. Director).
- How much revenue does LIVES OF PURPOSE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $293,925, expenses of $375,431 and total assets of $350,538 at year end.
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