Nonprofit · EIN 84-2828959
NILES FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CULVER CITY, CA 90232
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $191,970 | $245,248 | -$53,278 | $490,243 | $168,439 | $168,439 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $652,496 | $483,033 | $169,463 | $248,397 | $26,680 | $221,717 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $191,865
- Other revenue
- $105
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,563
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $92,160
- Occupancy
- $27,847
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,282
- Other expenses
- $122,959
- Program services (functional)
- $245,154
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $248,397
- Total assets, end of year
- $490,243
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $168,439
- Net assets, end of year
- $168,439
- Cash, savings and investments
- $42,576
- Land and buildings
- $216,788
- Gross receipts
- $191,970
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANTE WALKER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $46,356 |
| WSHANA MOSS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 3 | $11,766 |
| JAKOBI EWART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $9,441 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shante Walker | President Officer | 60 | $29,076 |
| Wshana Moss | Executive Dir. Officer | 3 | $8,877 |
| Jakobi Ewart | Executive Dir. Officer | 7 | $7,255 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9415 CULVER BLVD 35, CULVER CITY, CA 90232-2616
- In care of
- % SHANTE L WALKER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 9415 Culver Blvd 35, Culver City CA 90232
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Shante Walker, 9415 Culver Blvd 35, Culver City CA 90232
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SHANTE WALKER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (310) 881-3640
- Website
- www.thenilesfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 84-2828959 or by the name NILES FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE NILES FOUNDATION IS A 501C3 ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING VULNERABLE HISTORICALLY DISINVESTED AND LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES MEETING THEIR BASIC NEEDS THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, LEADERSHIP, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Program accomplishments
- The Niles Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable, historically dis-invested, and low-income communities by meeting their basic needs through education, training, leadership development, environmental stewardship, and sustainable solutions.Expenses $214,206
- Through our Halo Food Project and Green Food Land initiatives, we advance land stewardship, regenerative agriculture, and clean energy education. These spaces are designed to engage residents directly in sustainable farming practices, climate education, and collaborative land-use planning, forming an integral part of our broader Community Food and Farming Program. Currently, we work with a dedicated pool of 200 volunteers and serve over 5,000 residents annually. Our efforts include: Distributing fresh produce and pre-packed food to underserved residents. Supporting local growers to strengthen community-based food systems. Hosting educational workshops on climate-resilient agriculture and sustainability. The Green Food Land Project specifically focuses on land stewardship and development for community farming and clean-tech demonstration sites, supporting long-term sustainability goals and climate resilience in rural areas of California.Expenses $9,940 · grants $30,000
- 'SOMAH Community Program' We conducted outreach and education for the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program, targeting property owners and tenants in South Los Angeles. Activities included luncheons, virtual meet-and-greets, and climate education workshops to promote solar adoption and energy equity.Expenses $21,008
- None
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2828959
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $490,243
- Income (IRS master file)
- $191,970
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $191,970 | $245,248 | $490,243 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $652,496 | $483,033 | $248,397 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Shante Walker | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Shante Walker | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Shante Walker | 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 84-2828959).
Questions about NILES FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NILES FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NILES FOUNDATION is 84-2828959.
- Is NILES FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to NILES FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NILES 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 NILES FOUNDATION 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 NILES FOUNDATION 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 NILES FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Shante Walker.
- Who are the officers and directors of NILES FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,356 (SHANTE WALKER, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does NILES FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $191,970, expenses of $245,248 and total assets of $490,243 at year end.
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