Nonprofit · EIN 83-2648430
CROOM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $83,510 | $78,653 | $4,857 | $4,950 | $0 | $4,950 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $354,938 | $355,830 | -$892 | $93 | $0 | $93 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $62,187
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $21,323
- Other revenue
- $21,323
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $538
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $31,222
- Program services (functional)
- $78,653
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,950
- Gross unrelated business income
- $21,323
- Gross receipts
- $103,482
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kelvin Croom | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Tracy Clyde | Board of Directors Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Sylvester Croom | Board of Directors Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Tanecia Mitchell | Board of Directors Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Teresa Bivens | Board of Directors Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Croom | Executive Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Hannah Morales | Board of Directors Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kelvin Croom | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Tracy Clyde | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Sylvester Croom | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Tanecia Mitchell | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Teresa Bivens | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Croom | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Hannah Morales | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5014 15TH PL E, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404-4525
- In care of
- % KEVIN CROOM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 5014 15th Place East, Tuscaloosa AL 35404
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kevin W Croom, 5014 15th Place East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Kevin Croom, 5014 15th Place East, Tuscaloosa AL 35404
- Signed the 990
- Kevin Croom, Executive Director
- Phone
- (205) 492-9673
- Website
- www.thecroomfoundation.com
Mission
The Croom Foundation is committed to equipping youth and teenagers in Alabama and neighboring states with the guidance, education, and resources they need to succeed. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap by offering mentorship, academic support, and community-based programs that foster growth and achievement. We strive to help young people realize their potential, prepare for future success, and develop into strong leaders who contribute positively to their communities.
Program accomplishments
- Officer Kennis Croom Memorial Scholarship awards students an academic scholarship to the college/university of their choice.Expenses $33,714 · revenue $38,572
- ELITE Program works with high school students as they are prepared for post high school opportunities that center around college/university as well as armed service and workforce jobs.Expenses $31,744 · revenue $35,869
- Project 180 mentors 5th grade students at a local performing arts school and works with them in the areas of creativity, behavior and attendance.Expenses $13,195 · revenue $13,927
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2648430
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $103,482
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $83,510 | $78,653 | $4,950 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $354,938 | $355,830 | $93 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $236,916 | $243,220 | $985 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Kevin Croom | July 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Kevin Croom | July 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Kevin Croom | 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 83-2648430).
Questions about CROOM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CROOM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CROOM FOUNDATION is 83-2648430.
- Is CROOM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to CROOM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CROOM FOUNDATION 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 CROOM FOUNDATION 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 CROOM FOUNDATION 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 CROOM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Kevin W Croom.
- Who are the officers and directors of CROOM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CROOM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,510, expenses of $78,653 and total assets of $4,950 at year end.
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