Nonprofit · EIN 84-3873463
CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · RIDGELAND, MS 39157
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $417,853 | $430,755 | -$12,902 | $36,585 | $49,487 | -$12,902 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $342,333 | $342,333 | $0 | $494 | $494 | $0 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $332,100 | $332,100 | $0 | $99,047 | $99,047 | $0 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $527,822
- of which government grants
- $382,672
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$110,173
- Other revenue
- -$109,969
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $66,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $23,531
- Other salaries and wages
- $69,946
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $104,627
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,070
- Travel
- $3,598
- Program services (functional)
- $430,755
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $494
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,585
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,487
- Net assets, end of year
- -$12,902
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$12,902
- Gross receipts
- $528,026
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- MS
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR CARLA KIRKLAND | DIRECTOR, CH Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $395,135 | $37,135 |
| CHANTAE J CLEVELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $119,508 | $11,740 |
| DR TRECINA GREEN | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $23,531 | $105,594 | $0 |
| LEROY STOKES | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KARLA MCCULLOUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLA KIRKLAND | DIRECTOR, CH Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $413,883 | $36,203 |
| TRECINA GREEN | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $15,491 | $115,276 | $0 |
| CHANTAE J CLEVELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $119,500 | $0 |
| LEROY STOKES | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA MCCULLOUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLA KIRKLAND | DIRECTOR, CH Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $463,757 | $27,217 |
| TRECINA GREEN | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $149,000 | $0 |
| CHANTAE J CLEVELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $120,000 | $0 |
| LEROY STOKES | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA MCCULLOUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 404 ORCHARD PARK, RIDGELAND, MS 39157-5106
- In care of
- % CARLA C KIRKLAND
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO BOX 6010, RIDGELAND MS 391580156
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DR CARLA KIRKLAND, 404 ORCHARD PARK, RIDGELAND, MS 39157
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- CARLA KIRKLAND, 404 ORCHARD PARK, RIDGELAND MS 39157
- Signed the 990
- DR CARLA KIRKLAND, DIRECTOR, CHAIRWOMAN
- Phone
- (601) 259-4670
- Website
- CLEVELANDEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DEVELOPING WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, JOB-TRAINING, COUNSELING, PHYSICAL FITNESS/DIET AND NUTRITIONAL TRAINING, AND LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO LOW INCOME AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI THAT BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR LIFE AND A GLOBAL SOCIETY.
Program accomplishments
- CHOOSE TO GROW- OPERATED AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-8 AT VARIOUS SITES ACROSS THE STATEExpenses $364,755
- PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MISSIONS AND GOALS ALIGN WITH THOSE OF THE CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION.Expenses $66,000 · grants $66,000
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
- 84-3873463
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,585
- Income (IRS master file)
- $528,026
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $417,853 | $430,755 | $36,585 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $342,333 | $342,333 | $494 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $332,100 | $332,100 | $99,047 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $345,819 | $345,819 | $74,050 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: CARLA KIRKLAND | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 84-3873463).
Questions about CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION is 84-3873463.
- Is CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT 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 CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION 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 CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION 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 CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DR CARLA KIRKLAND.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CLEVELAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $417,853, expenses of $430,755 and total assets of $36,585 at year end.
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