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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3199841

HBCU CARES

Tax-exempt · MONTGOMERY, AL 36104

Financials

$429K$5K2023$464K$352K2024$854K$604K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HBCU CARES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$853,529$603,900$249,629$786,547$744$785,803
December 31, 2024990$463,977$351,962$112,015$536,173$0$536,173
December 31, 2023990$429,072$5,170$423,902$424,158$0$424,158
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$851,875
of which government grants
$771,875
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,654
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$75,100
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$110,915
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$122,586
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$25,000
Accounting fees
$10,920
Occupancy
$70,413
Travel
$29,290
Program services (functional)
$505,147
Management and general (functional)
$98,753

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$536,173
Total assets, end of year
$786,547
Total liabilities, end of year
$744
Net assets, end of year
$785,803
Net assets with donor restrictions
$785,803
Gross receipts
$853,529
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2020
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Brittany HollomanExecutive Director
Officer
40$110,915$3,288
Perry JonesChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Julian GrantVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Marsha MorganSecretary & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Danielle Kennedy-JonesPart-Year Executive Director
Former
5$59,500
James Aaron PierrePart-Year Exectuive Director
Former
5$22,897
Terri ReynoldsPart-Year Executive Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Perry JonesPresident
Officer
2$0
Julian GrantVice President
Officer
2$0
Chasseny LewisBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Helena DuncanBoard Member
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Anita JarmanExecutive Director
Trustee or director
20$5,000
Terry ReynoldsInterim Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Helena DuncanBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Perry JonesPresident
Officer
2$0
Julian GrantVice President
Officer
2$0
Chasseny LewisBoard Member
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3 S JACKSON ST, MONTGOMERY, AL 36104-3812
In care of
% BRITTANY A HOLLOMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
10 Court Square Suite 200, Montgomery AL 36104
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Brittany Holloman, 1 Perimeter Park South Ste 100N, Birmingham, AL 35243
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Anita Jarman, 10 Court Square Suite 200, MONTGOMERY AL 36104
Signed the 990
BRITTANY A HOLLOMAN, Executive Director
Phone
(205) 821-3024
Return prepared by
Hillard Tax & Accounting LLC

Mission

To unite a coalition of Historically Black Colleges, Community Colleges, and Universities to collaboratively harness research, expertise, and programs that create meaningful economic and workforce opportunities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Innovators Fellowship & Legacy Launchpad is an entrepreneurship and innovation accelerator program designed to support students and recent alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs). The fellowship provides participants with business development training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources that help transform innovative ideas into viable businesses and community-based solutions. During the program, fellows participate in workshops focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, financial literacy, business planning, and innovation. Participants also receive coaching from industry professionals and have opportunities to pitch their ventures for seed funding and other support.
    Expenses $84,500
  • State Agency Talent Pipeline - The State Agency Talent Pipeline Grant Initiative is a workforce development program designed to strengthen connections between Alabama state agencies and students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs). Through institutional grants and strategic partnerships, the initiative supports career fairs, professional development workshops, internship opportunities, employer engagement activities, and workforce readiness programming. The program helps students gain exposure to careers in state government while assisting agencies in recruiting and developing a diverse and highly skilled workforce. By creating pathways to employment and increasing awareness of public sector career opportunities, the initiative advances HBCU C.A.R.E.S. mission of workforce development, economic empowerment, and expanding opportunities for students across Alabama.
    Expenses $75,000
  • Birmingham Executive Class - The Executive Director participated in the Birmingham Executive Class through Momentum Leaders, a professional development and leadership training program designed to strengthen executive leadership, strategic planning, community engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The program provided opportunities for leadership development, peer learning, and collaboration with professionals from diverse sectors across Alabama. Participation in the program enhanced the Executive Directors ability to lead HBCU C.A.R.E.S., strengthen partnerships, expand organizational capacity, and advance the organizations mission of supporting workforce development, educational opportunity, and economic growth throughout the state.
    Expenses $6,000
  • All other program costs incurred to carry out its mission.
    Expenses $339,647

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3199841
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$786,547
Income (IRS master file)
$853,529

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$853,529$603,900$786,547XML
990December 2024$463,977$351,962$536,173XML
990December 2023$429,072$5,170$424,158XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Anita Jarman
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 85-3199841).

Questions about HBCU CARES

What is the EIN of HBCU CARES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HBCU CARES is 85-3199841.
Is HBCU CARES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to HBCU CARES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HBCU CARES 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 HBCU CARES 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 HBCU CARES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HBCU CARES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Brittany Holloman.
Who are the officers and directors of HBCU CARES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,915 (Brittany Holloman, Executive Director).
How much revenue does HBCU CARES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $853,529, expenses of $603,900 and total assets of $786,547 at year end.

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