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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1129350

INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY

Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70152

Financials

$1.2M$917K2023$1.5M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,500,838$1,528,521-$27,683$460,923$16,633$444,290
December 31, 2023990$1,202,560$916,784$285,776$471,972$241$471,731
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,471,135
Program service revenue
$23,000
Investment income
$6,703
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$54,447
Other salaries and wages
$350,130
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$422,761
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,352
Occupancy
$53,336
Travel
$183,500
Program services (functional)
$1,350,363
Management and general (functional)
$178,158

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$471,972
Total assets, end of year
$460,923
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,633
Net assets, end of year
$444,290
Net assets without donor restrictions
$444,290
Gross receipts
$1,500,838
Employees
7
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
LA

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 / weekCompensation
ROISHETTA S OZANEPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$102,536
GREGORY ST ETIENNECHAIRPERSON
Officer
2$0
MONICA LANDRYSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
MICHAEL HUBBARD IITREASURER
Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GREGORY ST ETIENNECHAIRPERSON
Officer
2$0
MONICA LANDRYSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
MICHAEL HUBBARD IITREASURER
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 52319, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70152-2319
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO Box 52319, New Orleans LA 70152
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GREGORY ST ETIENNE, PO BOX 52319, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70152
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Michael Hubbard II, PO Box 52319, New Orleans LA 70152
Signed the 990
MICHAEL C HUBBARD II, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(504) 459-4553
Return prepared by
LUTHER SPEIGHT & COMPANY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS

Mission

THE INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY (TIEE) IS A 501C3 ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING ECONOMIC VIABILITY BY: PROVIDING MISSION-ALIGNED FISCAL SPONSORSHIP TO GRASSROOTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SPECIFICALLY THOSE WORKING TO ADDRESS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DISPARITIES. DELIVERING EQUITY-DRIVEN PROGRAMS THAT EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITY-OWNED AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES THROUGH UTILIZING EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES, COACHING, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY (TIEE) PROVIDES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY STRENGTHENING EXISTING BUSINESSES, CREATING NEW AND RETAINING CURRENT JOBS IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE ACTIVE FISCAL SPONSORS; AND OUR MINORITY BUSINESS MENTORING PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED SIX TRAINING/MENTORING SESSIONS TO OVER 15 MICRO AND SMALL MINORITY BUSINESSES IN THE LOUISIANA AREA.
    Expenses $47,502 · revenue $419,834
  • THE VESSEL PROJECT OF LOUISIANA IS A GRASSROOTS MUTUAL AID, DISASTER RELIEF, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA IN RESPONSE TO SEVERAL FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS, INCLUDING HURRICANES LAURA AND DELTA, WINTER STORM URI, AND THE MAY FLOOD OF 2021. THE VESSEL PROJECT REALIZES THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF THE CHALLENGES THAT PLAGUE BIPOC COMMUNITIES AND WORKS HOLISTICALLY TO ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE, VOTING RIGHTS, AND ACCESS TO HOUSING, ENERGY, CLEAN WATER, SAFE FRESH PRODUCE, AND HEALTHCARE.
    Expenses $1,245,243 · grants $41,000 · revenue $1,063,404
  • SUNRISE IS THE NEW ORLEANS HUB OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH MOVEMENT UNITING TO STOP THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
    Expenses $57,618 · grants $13,447 · revenue $17,600

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
85-1129350
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$460,923
Income (IRS master file)
$1,500,838

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,500,838$1,528,521$460,923XML
990December 2023$1,202,560$916,784$471,972XML
990December 2022$337,456$151,501$185,955IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Michael Hubbard II
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 85-1129350).

Questions about INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY

What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY is 85-1129350.
Is INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY 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 INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY 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 INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY 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 INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GREGORY ST ETIENNE.
Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,536 (ROISHETTA S OZANE, PROGRAM DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR ENHANCED EQUITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,500,838, expenses of $1,528,521 and total assets of $460,923 at year end.

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