Nonprofit · EIN 84-2833924
UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $936,849 | $702,543 | $234,306 | $254,271 | $39,888 | $214,383 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $572,402 | $589,716 | -$17,314 | $23,956 | $43,879 | -$19,923 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $584,511
- of which government grants
- $36,679
- Program service revenue
- $348,062
- Investment income
- $10
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,045
- Other revenue
- $4,266
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,095
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $56,784
- Other salaries and wages
- $294,354
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $381,428
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,500
- Accounting fees
- $12,000
- Occupancy
- $58,938
- Travel
- $35,473
- Depreciation
- $7,778
- Program services (functional)
- $542,324
- Management and general (functional)
- $114,522
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,697
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,956
- Total assets, end of year
- $254,271
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $39,888
- Net assets, end of year
- $214,383
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $72,351
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $121,828
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $92,555
- Gross receipts
- $939,349
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hayes | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $56,784 |
| Pierre Griffin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Brandi Hayes | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Alexandria Monque Ravenel | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Ivey | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hayes | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $60,000 |
| Brandi Hayes | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $19,944 |
| Pierre Griffen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Patti Holcombe West | Vice-Chair/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Alexandria Monque Ravenel | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Ivey | Member Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Mark Siler | Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 441 N LOUISIANA AVE STE E, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806-3741
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 73 Hansel Ave, Asheville NC 28806
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michael Hayes, 441 N Louisiana Ave Ste E, Asheville, NC 28806
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Michael Hayes, 73 Hansel Ave, Asheville NC 28806
- Signed the 990
- Michael Hayes, Executive Director
- Phone
- (828) 490-5774
- Website
- umojahwj.org
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
We provide a multifaceted network of supports that address the Social Determinants of Health in historically low-wealth and marginalized communities, especially Black communities. All services are culturally aligned, trauma-informed, and rooted in participant and youth voice.
Program accomplishments
- HOPE (Healing Our Past Experiences) 4 the Future: A free prevention-based in-school, after-school, and summer program serving more than 100 school-aged children annually across 20+ schools. HOPE provides a safe, creative space for young people to build resiliency, develop leadership, and heal from trauma through arts, mentorship, and culturally aligned peer support.Expenses $542,324 · grants $20,095 · revenue $348,062
- Community Paramedic Peer Support Specialists & Ujima Trauma Care Recovery Center: A two-pronged approach to recovery and healing. Trained Peer Support Specialists work alongside Community Paramedics to respond to overdoses and behavioral health crises, providing culturally aligned care, linkage to treatment, and up to one year of continued support. This work is anchored by the Ujima Trauma Care Recovery Center, Buncombe Countys first culturally specific recovery hub for Black and other historically marginalized people navigating substance use, trauma, and systemic barriers. Ujima offers peer-led healing spaces, harm reduction supports, and workforce pathways through the Certified Peer Support Specialist model.
- John R. Hayes High Steppin Majorettes and Drum Corp: Reviving a historic community marching band tradition rooted in HBCU excellence, this program connects cultural heritage to leadership development, creative expression, and violence prevention. Youth as young as six participate as majorettes, drummers, and dancers, keeping alive a legacy that has long served as both a cultural anchor and a civic hub in Ashevilles Black communities.
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
- 84-2833924
- 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 (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $254,271
- Income (IRS master file)
- $939,349
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $936,849 | $702,543 | $254,271 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $572,402 | $589,716 | $23,956 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $265,958 | $325,910 | $47,391 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Michael Hayes | September 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Michael Hayes | September 30, 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 84-2833924).
Questions about UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE
- What is the EIN of UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE is 84-2833924.
- Is UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE 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 UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE 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 UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE 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 UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Michael Hayes.
- Who are the officers and directors of UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,784 (Michael Hayes, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does UMOJA HEALTH WELLNESS AND JUSTICE COLLECTIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $936,849, expenses of $702,543 and total assets of $254,271 at year end.
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