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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4470486

I AM UNDERDOG INC

Tax-exempt · OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Financials

$102K$69K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of I AM UNDERDOG INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$101,804$69,381$32,423$32,625–$32,625
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,966
Program service revenue
$68,211
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$18,627

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$69,381
Program services (functional)
$28,810

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$202
Total assets, end of year
$32,625
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$32,625
Cash, savings and investments
$32,625
Gross receipts
$121,802

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEE BAKER AMOSCHAIRMAN2$0
ANGEL WILLIAMSVICE CHAIRMAN2$0
DARREL GERMANTREASURER3$0
ABDUL HOGGARDSECRETARY3$0
VIRGIL ECTONPAST CHAIRMAN2$0
CHUCK TOMASELLIBOARD OF DIRECTOR2$0
JOLIE BERNARDBOARD OF DIRECTOR2$0
KENNEDY COVINGTONYOUNG ADULT BOARD OF DIRECTOR2$0
CARTER COVINGTONYOUNG ADULT BOARD OF DIRECTOR2$0
TONY COVINGTONPRESIDENT & CEO12$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20 PICKERSGILL SQ, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117-4511
In care of
% TONY COVINGTON
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
10821 Red Run Blvd unit 1276, Owings Mills MD 21117
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Tony Covington, 20 Pickersgill Square, Owings Mills MD 21117
Signed the 990-EZ
TONY COVINGTON, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(727) 946-8268
Return prepared by
ROBERT C BILLUPS CPA CIA

Mission

I AM UNDERDOG (IAU) empowers young men and women to overcome adversity and realize their full potential through mentorship, leadership development, and real-world conversations that build confidence, discipline, and long-term success.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In 2025, I AM UNDERDOG (IAU) provided mentorship, leadership development, and career exposureprograms to more than 400 students, coaches, and parents in the DMV region and Chicago. Programsdelivered through school and community partnerships increased participants confidence, engagement, and awareness of educational and career opportunities.
    Expenses $28,810 · grants $14,531
  • Part III Line 28 Program Service Accomplishments In 2025, I AM UNDERDOG, INC. (IAU) completed its first official year of programming, delivering transformative experiences centered on confidence, mindset development, leadership, and mental wellness for student-athletes and young leaders across the DMV and Chicago regions. Through partnerships with 8 schools, universities, and youth programs, IAU directly engaged more than 485 students, student-athletes, and coaches, 90% of whom come from underserved communities, in workshops, team sessions, and leadership conversations designed to strengthen self-belief, build resilient mindsets, and develop future leaders. Partner Programs & Demographics Impacted Banner School (Chicago) - 20 students (all males; 18 African American) Susquehanna Township High School - 70 students (all males; 85% African American and Hispanic) and 10 coaches Elizabeth Seton High School - 150 students (all females; 95% African American and Hispanic) with 20 coaches and parents The SEED School - 50 students (all males; 95% African American and Hispanic) and coaches Next One Up Program - 80 students (all males; 95% African American) Towson University / Cristo Rey High School - 50 students (30 female, 20 males; 100% African American, Hispanic, and Indian) Coppin State University Basketball Team - 35 student-athletes (all males; 98% African American) and coaches Coppin State University Data Analytics Program - 20 students (10 female, 10 males; 100% African American) Across these engagements, IAU helped young people: Strengthen confidence in their identity and personal potential Develop a championship mindset rooted in resilience, discipline, and accountability Build leadership skills that translate from the classroom and locker room to their communities and future careers Mental Wellness & Safe Spaces for Dialogue A cornerstone of IAUs work is its Barbershop / Locker-room Talks, which focus on mental wellness and emotional resilience. These sessions create psychologically safe spaces where students can openly discuss the pressures, struggles, and challenges they face in school, sports, and life. By fostering trust, vulnerability, and authentic conversation, IAU encourages young people to talk, engage, and seek support rather than detach or isolate themselves. This work is especially important as suicide rates among young people continue to rise nationwide. Through these conversations, participants learn to: Express their struggles and challenges openly Support peers through shared experiences Develop healthy coping strategies and solution-focused thinking Build a community of trust, accountability, and support These dialogues are designed to break the silence around mental health, ensuring young people know they are not alone and that solutions and support systems exist. Building Momentum for 2026 To support continued impact, IAU hosted its inaugural fundraising event in Fall 2025, a vibrant evening featuring a live concert, tequila tasting, and tapas reception. During the program, Founder & CEO Tony Covington shared the organizations long-term vision to: Expand Barbershop / Locker-room Talks focused on mental wellness Launch Underdog University Establish IAU chapters in schools across the region Grow into an international movement empowering students and athletes The evening concluded with a powerful Mission Moment, generating commitments for 7 Barbershop / Locker-room Talks and securing funding for 10 total talks as IAU enters 2026. 2025 Impact by the Numbers 485+ students, student-athletes, and coaches impacted 8 partner schools and youth programs across two regions 90% of participants from underserved communities 10 Barbershop / Locker-room Talks funded for 2026 1 successful inaugural fundraising event launching future growth As IAU moves into 2026, the organization is positioned to expand its reach-equipping more young people with the confidence, mindset, leadership skills, and mental wellness support needed to manage their most valuable asset: themselves.

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for I AM UNDERDOG INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-4470486
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)
Social science (V01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$32,625
Income (IRS master file)
$121,802

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$101,804$69,381$32,625IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Tony Covington
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Tony Covington
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Anthony Covington
December 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 84-4470486).

Questions about I AM UNDERDOG INC

What is the EIN of I AM UNDERDOG INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of I AM UNDERDOG INC is 84-4470486.
Is I AM UNDERDOG INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to I AM UNDERDOG INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does I AM UNDERDOG INC 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 I AM UNDERDOG INC 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 I AM UNDERDOG INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of I AM UNDERDOG INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Tony Covington.
Who are the officers and directors of I AM UNDERDOG INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does I AM UNDERDOG INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $101,804, expenses of $69,381 and total assets of $32,625 at year end.

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