Nonprofit · EIN 83-2893578
MOTHERS IN ARMS
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43229
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,241,955 | $1,987,698 | $254,257 | $610,255 | $77,281 | $532,974 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,299,276 | $1,238,016 | $61,260 | $365,742 | $87,025 | $278,717 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $417,540 | $359,786 | $57,754 | $70,675 | $42,250 | $28,425 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,192,456
- of which government grants
- $175,000
- Program service revenue
- $46,504
- Investment income
- $2,995
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $293,619
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $341,880
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,185
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $380,352
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $734
- Accounting fees
- $7,220
- Occupancy
- $20,834
- Travel
- $47,087
- Depreciation
- $3,418
- Program services (functional)
- $1,559,570
- Management and general (functional)
- $297,760
- Fundraising (functional)
- $130,368
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $365,742
- Total assets, end of year
- $610,255
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $77,281
- Net assets, end of year
- $532,974
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $72,848
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $532,974
- Gross receipts
- $2,241,955
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI HOWES | CofounderDirector Officer | 40 | $138,000 | $46,104 |
| LISA WOODWARD | CofounderDirector Officer | 40 | $138,000 | $18,568 |
| CHERE HAMPTON | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTINA NECKLACE-MERIDA | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONNISHA AMAMOO-ENGLISH | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI HOWES | CofounderDirector Officer | 40 | $91,667 |
| LISA WOODWARD | CofounderDirector Officer | 40 | $91,667 |
| CHERE HAMPTON | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARTINA NECKLACE-MERIDA | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARISSA TURNER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TONNISHA AMAMOO-ENGLISH | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI HOWES | CO-FOUNDER/D Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $63,500 |
| LISA WOODWARD | CO-FOUNDER/D Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $63,500 |
| CHERE HAMPTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,245 |
| MARTINA NECKLACE-MERIDA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAMILAH WIMBERLY | FUNDRAISING Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RASHEEDAH CRAWLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1436 CHELMSFORD CT, COLUMBUS, OH 43229-1914
- In care of
- % HEIDI HOWES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 1436 Chelmsford Ct, Columbus OH 43229
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Heidi Howes, 1436 Chelmsford Court, Columbus, OH 43229
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- LISA WOODWARD, 3743 PENDLESTONE DR, Columbus OH 43230
- Signed the 990
- HEIDI HOWES, Co-founderDirector
- Phone
- (614) 735-8467
- Website
- MOTHERFUL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Long Business Service & Advisors
Mission
Motherful supports, empowers, and nurtures single mothers and their families with resources, community and education, arts and wellness.
Program accomplishments
- Motherful Collective:Community, Resources, Education, Arts & Wellness. Community & collective care initiatives substantially improve the health & wellness of single mothers and their families. Monthly community conversations, experiential arts events, and community dinners forge a sense of connectedness that profoundly impacts member well-being. In a major step toward advancing housing stability, Motherful launced a Co-Housing Development, Motherful Village, slated for completion in 2026. In addition to collectively amplifying member voices, Motherful also works to promote racial, gender, environmental, economic, and maternal justice.Expenses $136,921 · revenue $6,031
- Mothers Fund: Grants & Material Resources & Support. Motherfuls multifaceted approach has the potential to increase financial stability, food security, housing stability, community cohesion, and wellness among members. Micro-lending initiatives and emergency fund grants are invaluable in creating financial stability. Programs reflected here are Motherfuls Emergency Fund, Gifts of Kindness, Ohio Mothers Trust, and Circle of Care which grant financial assistance in times of need. Financial education is fostered in Motherfuls facilitiaton of the Community Financial Wellness program.Expenses $228,510 · grants $156,159
- Motherful Food Program: Food Pantry, Community Garden, Resource Garage and Composting Program. Motherful serves our entire collective of 600 single mother families as well as non-members every Sunday, providing immediate access to nutritional food, as well as funds to cover the cost of transportation to the center. Cooking classes are also offered to empower women to prepare healthy and budget-friendly meals. The Resource Garage and Pantry are open to members 3 days each week, hosting vendors from various resource and social services partners such as Franklin County Job and Family Services, Ohio Womens Alliance, and Mobile Justice pro-bono legal advisors.Expenses $573,181 · grants $466,066
- Fiscal Sponsees: Fostering programs supporting communities of women, i.e. Loving Black Single Mothers, Black Women's Resistance Project, and MF Atl.Expenses $553,427 · grants $126,797 · revenue $40,473
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
- 83-2893578
- 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)
- Human services (P42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $610,255
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,241,955
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,241,955 | $1,987,698 | $610,255 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,299,276 | $1,238,016 | $365,742 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $417,540 | $359,786 | $70,675 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: LISA WOODWARD | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Heidi Howes | 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 83-2893578).
Questions about MOTHERS IN ARMS
- What is the EIN of MOTHERS IN ARMS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOTHERS IN ARMS is 83-2893578.
- Is MOTHERS IN ARMS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to MOTHERS IN ARMS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOTHERS IN ARMS 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 MOTHERS IN ARMS 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 MOTHERS IN ARMS 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 MOTHERS IN ARMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Heidi Howes.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOTHERS IN ARMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,000 (HEIDI HOWES, CofounderDirector).
- How much revenue does MOTHERS IN ARMS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,241,955, expenses of $1,987,698 and total assets of $610,255 at year end.
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