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Nonprofit · EIN 85-0485864

COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC

Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213

Financials

$3.6M$3.1M2023$3M$3.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,972,854$3,125,378-$152,524$1,420,511$302,521$1,117,990
December 31, 2023990$3,601,908$3,070,203$531,705$1,578,206$409,287$1,168,919
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,229,556
of which government grants
$1,385,127
Program service revenue
$735,761
Investment income
$7,537
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$183,027
Other salaries and wages
$1,156,688
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,599,175
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,354
Occupancy
$39,619
Travel
$199,393
Program services (functional)
$2,194,878
Management and general (functional)
$930,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,578,206
Total assets, end of year
$1,420,511
Total liabilities, end of year
$302,521
Net assets, end of year
$1,117,990
Net assets without donor restrictions
$476,548
Net assets with donor restrictions
$641,442
Gross receipts
$2,972,854
Employees
21
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
AL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RUSSELL BENNETTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$183,027$23,675
KHRISTI DRIVERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PAT HOBEN MOORETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RENEE M WILLISSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY ELLEN JUDAHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUSSELL BENNETTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$172,821
KHRISTI DRIVERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAT HOBEN MOORETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RENEE M WILLISSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
MARRY ELLEN JUDAHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 130159, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213-0159
In care of
% RUSSELL RANDALL H
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RUSSELL BENNETT, PO BOX 130159, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213
Signed the 990
RUSSELL BENNETT, CEO
Phone
(205) 939-0411
Return prepared by
BORLAND BENEFIELD PC

Mission

TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO POSITIVELY IMPACT SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CENTER FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING: THE CENTER FOR TA & CAPACITY BUILDING FOCUSES ON THE STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY, DEVELOPING COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND IMPLEMENTING SYSTEM INTEGRATION INITIATIVES TO BUILD COMMUNITY READINESS FOR CHANGE. BY MOBILIZING OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE STATEGIES, WE SEEK COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM CHANGE APPROACHES TO END SOCIAL INJUSTICES AND HEALTH INEQUITIES WHICH SO OFTEN DEFINE OUR SYSTEMS OF CARE.
    Expenses $828,804 · revenue $9,203
  • CENTER FOR ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING: THE CENTER FOR ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING FOCUSES ON BUILDING THE MOVEMENT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE BY FOSTERING VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING. FOCUSING ON ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES, THE CENTER STRIVES TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, AND SKILLS-DEVELOPMENT TO BUILD ORGANIZATION AND INDIVIDUAL READINESS FOR SOCIAL AND SYSTEMIC CHANGE.
    Expenses $447,807 · revenue $415,057
  • CENTER FOR COALITION SERVICES: THE CENTER FOR COALITION SERVICES PROVIDES ADMINISTRATION, LEADERSHIP, AND PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER THEIR MISSIONS TO ADVANCE HOUSING, HEALTH, AND SERVICES FOR POPULATIONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
    Expenses $650,709 · revenue $311,501
  • Expenses $267,558

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-0485864
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,420,511
Income (IRS master file)
$2,972,854

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,972,854$3,125,378$1,420,511XML
990December 2023$3,601,908$3,070,203$1,578,206XML
990December 2022$2,448,958$2,546,801$995,844IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 85-0485864).

Questions about COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC

What is the EIN of COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC is 85-0485864.
Is COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS 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 COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC 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 COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC 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 COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RUSSELL BENNETT.
Who are the officers and directors of COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $183,027 (RUSSELL BENNETT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,972,854, expenses of $3,125,378 and total assets of $1,420,511 at year end.

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