Nonprofit · EIN 85-2390545
OPERATION LIBERATION
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64127
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $180,778 | $134,579 | $46,199 | $53,263 | $4,965 | $48,298 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $172,649 | $142,738 | $29,911 | $19,472 | $17,373 | $2,099 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $177,983
- Program service revenue
- $2,500
- Investment income
- $119
- Other revenue
- $176
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $200
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,152
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $46,152
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,101
- Accounting fees
- $1,100
- Occupancy
- $5,146
- Travel
- $1,328
- Program services (functional)
- $126,266
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,313
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,472
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,263
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,965
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,298
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $48,298
- Gross receipts
- $180,778
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN OLIVER- RAMSEY | PRESIDENT/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $46,152 |
| LAWRENCE LEEK | SECRETARY T Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ON' REA KNOX LEWIS | OFFICER / DI Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN OLIVER- RAMSEY | PRESIDENT/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $52,763 |
| LAWRENCE LEEK | SECRETARY T Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ON' REA KNOX LEWIS | OFFICER / DI Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 270691, KANSAS CITY, MO 64127-0691
- In care of
- % DAWN DYSART
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAWN OLIVER- RAMSEY, PO BOX 270691, KANSAS CITY, MO 64127
- Signed the 990
- DAWN OLIVER- RAMSEY, PRESIDENT/TREASURER
- Phone
- (816) 522-7662
- Website
- OPERATION-LIBERATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WISDOM CPAS
Mission
BLACK KANSAS CITIANS ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY CRIMINALIZED AND CAGED WHILE AWAITING TRIAL, DUE TO OVER-POLICING AND INSTITUTIONAL ANTI-BLACKNESS. OPERATION LIBERATION AIMS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO BLACK LIBERATION, END CASH BAIL AND PRETRIAL DETENTION, AND DISMANTLE OPPRESSIVE SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO KEEP US IN CHAINS. WE MOBILIZE, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AROUND THE ISSUE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE BY FACILITATING CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT AFFIRM THE BLACK COMMUNITYS ABILITY TO SELF-GOVERN AND MOTIVATE THE COMMUNITY INTO ACTION.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION LIBERATION PROVIDES BAIL SUPPORT, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES, MUTUAL AID, AND OTHER LIFE AFFIRMING RESOURCES TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY.Expenses $126,266 · grants $200 · revenue $2,500
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2390545
- 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)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,263
- Income (IRS master file)
- $180,778
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $180,778 | $134,579 | $53,263 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $172,649 | $142,738 | $19,472 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $150,494 | $165,857 | $14,458 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 85-2390545).
Questions about OPERATION LIBERATION
- What is the EIN of OPERATION LIBERATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION LIBERATION is 85-2390545.
- Is OPERATION LIBERATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to OPERATION LIBERATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPERATION LIBERATION 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 OPERATION LIBERATION 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 OPERATION LIBERATION 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 OPERATION LIBERATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAWN OLIVER- RAMSEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION LIBERATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,152 (DAWN OLIVER- RAMSEY, PRESIDENT/TR).
- How much revenue does OPERATION LIBERATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $180,778, expenses of $134,579 and total assets of $53,263 at year end.
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