Nonprofit · EIN 83-1240388
FACTS INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $191,613 | $206,062 | -$14,449 | $4,969 | $11,081 | -$6,112 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $142,845 | $132,620 | $10,225 | $10,225 | $0 | $10,225 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,703
- Program service revenue
- $110,910
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $144,572
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $172,674
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,527
- Occupancy
- $14,577
- Other expenses
- $13,284
- Program services (functional)
- $120,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,337
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,969
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,081
- Net assets, end of year
- -$6,112
- Cash, savings and investments
- $4,969
- Gross receipts
- $191,613
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Harris | COO | 60 | $43,846 |
| Aisha Yesher-El | CEO | 35 | $43,134 |
| Cady Bartle | Therapist | 35 | $38,842 |
| Denisse Roberts | Client Specialist | 30 | $18,750 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisha Yesher-El | Outpatient Director | 40 | $33,660 |
| Gwendolyn Harris | Community Partnership Director | 60 | $11,200 |
| Melissa Lansiquot | Board President | 0 | $0 |
| Brittney Martin | Compliance Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Sondrea Hamilton | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 229 S BREVARD ST STE 200E, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-2495
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 229 South Brevard ST Suite 200-E, Charlotte NC 28202
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Gwendolyn Harris, 229 South Brevard ST Suite 200-E, Charlotte NC 28202
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Gwendolyn Harris, Executive Director
- Phone
- (704) 490-3867
Mission
The primary exempt purpose of The FACTS Initiative is to provide accessible community-based mental health care to disadvantaged individuals and families in the Charlotte North Carolina area. We are dedicated to promoting emotional and social well-being with a focus on serving vulnerable populations including children who have experienced abuse or neglect and families facing extreme hardship. Our work involves direct clinical services and collaborative partnerships with other local nonprofits to ensure that vital mental health resources are available to historically underserved communities thereby reducing stigma and fostering a healthier community.
Program accomplishments
- Through this program The FACTS Initiative partners with nonprofit organizations serving families in crisis to provide trauma-focused mental health services. In 2024 the organization partnered with five community agencies. Through these collaborations 67 families received access to affordable specialized counseling and support services that they otherwise would not have been able to obtain.Expenses $78,000
- The FACTS Initiative provides direct outpatient counseling for children and families affected by trauma. Services include individual therapy family sessions and evidence-based interventions delivered by licensed clinicians. In 2024 the program served 33 families helping children and caregivers build resilience improve coping skills and strengthen family relationshipsExpenses $42,000 · grants $80,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1240388
- 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)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,969
- Income (IRS master file)
- $191,613
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $191,613 | $206,062 | $4,969 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $142,845 | $132,620 | $10,225 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Gwendolyn Harris | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Gwendolyn Harris | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 83-1240388).
Questions about FACTS INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of FACTS INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FACTS INITIATIVE is 83-1240388.
- Is FACTS INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to FACTS INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FACTS INITIATIVE 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 FACTS INITIATIVE 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 FACTS INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FACTS INITIATIVE?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Gwendolyn Harris.
- Who are the officers and directors of FACTS INITIATIVE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,846 (Gwendolyn Harris, COO).
- How much revenue does FACTS INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $191,613, expenses of $206,062 and total assets of $4,969 at year end.
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