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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4454159

ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL

Also known as AKCOI

Tax-exempt · SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473

Financials

$376K$162K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$375,966$162,301$213,665$1,109$0$1,109
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$375,966
of which government grants
$375,966
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$134,301
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$134,301
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$20,000
Program services (functional)
$162,301

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$115
Total assets, end of year
$1,109
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,109
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,109
Gross receipts
$375,966
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2022
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tamela HughesPresident
Officer
40$0
Brittany McPhersonTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Kennia GreenBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Jamal McPhersonBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Sharon AyresSecretary
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16651 DOBSON AVE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473-3121
In care of
% TAMELA HUGHES
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
16651 Dobson Ave, South Holland IL 60473
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Tamela Hughes, 737 May St, Calumet City, IL 60409
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Tamela Hughes, 16651 Dobson Ave, South Holland IL 60473
Signed the 990
Brittany McPherson, CFO
Phone
(630) 449-8217

Mission

Our mission is to empower individuals through comprehensive workforce development services. We equip our clients with the skills knowledge and resources needed to thrive in todays dynamic job market. Our commitment is to foster inclusive opportunities enhance employability and promote economic independence for all community members. We strive to empower individuals in low and moderate-income communities through holistic workforce development cultivating resilience equity and opportunities for all.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AKCOI coordinated workforce development activities through partnerships with community organizations employers and service providers to help participants build the skills necessary for successful employment. Services included career planning job readiness assistance supportive services and referrals to training opportunities and employment resources based on each participants individual needs
    Expenses $162,301

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
84-4454159
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,109
Income (IRS master file)
$375,966

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$375,966$162,301$1,109XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Tamela Hughes
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Tamela Hughes
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022December 31, 2022≤ $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 84-4454159).

Questions about ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL

What is the EIN of ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL is 84-4454159.
Is ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL 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 ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL 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 ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL 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 ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tamela Hughes.
Who are the officers and directors of ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ASCENDING KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $375,966, expenses of $162,301 and total assets of $1,109 at year end.

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