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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2075020

ONE CHECK AWAY INC

Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34236

Financials

$87K$73K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ONE CHECK AWAY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$86,600$72,635$13,965$245,740$62,000$183,740
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$86,600

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$22,884
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,750
Occupancy
$9,600
Printing, publications and postage
$6,326
Other expenses
$24,075
Program services (functional)
$67,635

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$169,775
Total assets, end of year
$245,740
Total liabilities, end of year
$62,000
Net assets, end of year
$183,740
Cash, savings and investments
$120,740
Gross receipts
$86,600

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
Michelle PaulChief Executive Officer10$0
Darrick T PaulTreasurer40$0
Mildred BrownBoard Secretary10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1680 FRUITVILLE ROAD SUITE 205, SARASOTA, FL 34236-8511
In care of
% DARRICK PAUL
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
401 EAST JACKSON, TAMPA FL 33602
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
MICHELLE PAUL, 401 EAST JACKSON, TAMPA FL 33602
Signed the 990-EZ
Darrick T Paul, CAO & Treasurer

Mission

One Check Away Inc. reduces health housing and economic disparities among underserved populations in Sarasota and Manatee Counties by providing community-based clinical services mobile outreach care navigation and education to individuals facing barriers to traditional healthcare access.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Check Coast Mobile Health ServicesDuring the reporting period One Check Away Inc. operated a free and charitable CLIA-certified 340B covered entity program providing HIV STI prevention testing and health education services to the general public. Services were delivered through fixed community locations and mobile outreach in underserved areas of Sarasota County.The organization conducted 110 HIV tests 63 rapid tests and 47 self-test kits performed 150 health screenings including blood pressure and vital signs distributed 110 prevention kits and distributed 60 Narcan kits as part of overdose prevention efforts. The organization conducted 17 outreach events and provided services to 1,268 individuals in the community. Services were provided at no cost and were accessible to the general public with a focus on underserved populations including residents of the Newtown community. Service delivery locations included community sites such as the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library and other public settings. Clinical and outreach activities were conducted under a formal Memorandum of Agreement with the Sarasota County Department of Health. The organization also participated in community preparedness and workforce initiatives including the American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program and the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge program. The organization maintained full compliance with applicable program and safety standards with no reported safety or compliance incidents during the reporting period.
    Expenses $62,000
  • Check Haven Housing Stabilization. During the reporting period the organization provided direct housing stabilization assistance totaling $3,000 to individuals experiencing housing instability. Full program implementation and expanded service capacity are planned for 2026.
    Expenses $3,000
  • Check Ahead Workforce Development and Scholarships. The organization provided scholarship support to students attending the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff UAPB a historically Black university totaling $2,000 during the reporting period. These awards reflect the organizations commitment to expanding educational access and long-term economic stability for individuals from underserved communities. Program expansion is ongoing. An additional $635 in program-related administration and outreach costs were incurred in support of the Check Ahead program.
    Expenses $2,635

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, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for ONE CHECK AWAY INC

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

IRS record

EIN
85-2075020
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$245,740
Income (IRS master file)
$86,600

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$86,600$72,635$245,740IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: MICHELLE PAUL
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Darrick Paul
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Michelle Paul
December 31, 2020≤ $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 85-2075020).

Questions about ONE CHECK AWAY INC

What is the EIN of ONE CHECK AWAY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ONE CHECK AWAY INC is 85-2075020.
Is ONE CHECK AWAY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to ONE CHECK AWAY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ONE CHECK AWAY 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 ONE CHECK AWAY 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 ONE CHECK AWAY 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 ONE CHECK AWAY INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names MICHELLE PAUL.
Who are the officers and directors of ONE CHECK AWAY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ONE CHECK AWAY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $86,600, expenses of $72,635 and total assets of $245,740 at year end.

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