Nonprofit · EIN 83-3924974
YOUR PASSION 1ST
Tax-exempt · OAK PARK, IL 60302
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $224,627 | $241,372 | -$16,745 | $3,308 | -$5,544 | $8,852 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $280,905 | $263,689 | $17,216 | $25,597 | $3,844 | $21,753 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $222,336
- of which government grants
- $140,721
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,291
- Other revenue
- $2,291
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,868
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $57,791
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,502
- Occupancy
- $28,339
- Travel
- $3,100
- Program services (functional)
- $174,182
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,190
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,597
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,308
- Total liabilities, end of year
- -$5,544
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,852
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,852
- Gross receipts
- $224,627
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER THOMAS | OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ORSON MORRISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURENCE W WAGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| SHARIF WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR TOYA CRAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM MARZANO | VP & SECRETARY Officer | 6 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ELLWANGER | CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TERE WANG | TRESURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER THOMAS | OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 120 LAKE ST APT D, OAK PARK, IL 60302-2685
- In care of
- % CHRISTOPHER K THOMAS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER THOMAS, 120 LAKE ST UNIT D, Oak Park, IL 60302
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER K THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (773) 904-6814
- Return prepared by
- Arauz & Co
Mission
Inspire under resourced young adults to overcome adversity and empower them to leverage their passion through mentoring, partner events, festivals, excursions, and innovative workshops.
Program accomplishments
- Ambassador Program focused on inspiring over 250 young adults to follow their passion into the workforce through festival appearances, skill-building projects, mental health workshops, one-on-one mentorships and employment opportunities.Expenses $106,996
- Youth Empowerment Music Festival- Coached (1 on 1) 26 young adults through Ambassador program. 16 were able to start their journey of making their passion a careerExpenses $49,475
- Community Impact: Back to School, Wellness (over 600attendees),& food giveaway festivals, impacting many familiesExpenses $17,711
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-3924974
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,308
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,627
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $224,627 | $241,372 | $3,308 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $280,905 | $263,689 | $25,597 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 83-3924974).
Questions about YOUR PASSION 1ST
- What is the EIN of YOUR PASSION 1ST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUR PASSION 1ST is 83-3924974.
- Is YOUR PASSION 1ST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to YOUR PASSION 1ST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUR PASSION 1ST 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 YOUR PASSION 1ST 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 YOUR PASSION 1ST 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 YOUR PASSION 1ST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTOPHER THOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUR PASSION 1ST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does YOUR PASSION 1ST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $224,627, expenses of $241,372 and total assets of $3,308 at year end.
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