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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3459631

TOLSON CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · ELKHART, IN 46516

Financials

$7.6M$380K2023$2.4M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TOLSON CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,400,437$1,170,566$1,229,871$13,816,713$349,764$13,466,949
December 31, 2023990$7,584,283$380,265$7,204,018$15,803,350$3,566,272$12,237,078
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,380,533
Program service revenue
$17,979
Investment income
$425
Net income from fundraising events
$1,500
Other revenue
$1,500

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$87,015
Other salaries and wages
$262,751
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$377,498
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$483
Accounting fees
$12,133
Occupancy
$78,455
Travel
$2,267
Depreciation
$372,063
Program services (functional)
$985,382
Management and general (functional)
$185,184

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,803,350
Total assets, end of year
$13,816,713
Total liabilities, end of year
$349,764
Net assets, end of year
$13,466,949
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,389,446
Net assets without donor restrictions
$13,466,949
Gross receipts
$2,400,437
Employees
26
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
IN

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
BREANNA ALLENEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
9$87,015
NEKEISHA ALAYNA ALEXISCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TERRY MARKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TIM DONLINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
ARDEN SHANKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERNIE RIVASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARVIN PACE SRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DWIGHT FISHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSE RIVERABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VANESSA KELLEYBREWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC IVORYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ARVIS DAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HILLARY HARDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MAYRA GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BREANNA ALLENEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$82,400
NEKEISHA ALYNA ALEXISCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
ARVIS DAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
TIM DONLINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
DWIGHT FISHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
MAYRA GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
PATTY GOROSTIETABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
DERALD GRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
HILLARY HARDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
ERIC IVORYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
VANESSA KELLEYBREWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
TERRY MARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
CYNEATHA MILLSAPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
ERNIE RIVASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
ROSE RIVERABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
ARDEN SHENKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
JASON SHENKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0
MARVIN PACE SRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1320 BENHAM AVE, ELKHART, IN 46516-3341
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NEKEISHA ALAYNA ALEXIS, 1052 S SECOND STREET, ELKHART, IN 46516
Signed the 990
NEKEISHA ALAYNA ALEXIS, CHAIR
Phone
(574) 361-0147
Return prepared by
INSIGHT ACCOUNTING GROUP PC

Mission

THE TOLSON CENTER FOR COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE EMPOWERS LIVES THROUGH INCLUSIVE LEARNING, RECREATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE, OPENING DOORS TO BRIGHT FUTURES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • YOUTH PROGRAMS: TOLSON YOUTH CHOIR: A YOUTH CHOIR IN COLLABORATION WITH GOSHEN COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS. WEEKLY, STUDENTS IN GRADES 3- 12TH PRACTICE TRADITIONAL CHORAL ARRANGEMENTS. THE STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO READ MUSIC AND PERFORM AT LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND IN PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM IS FREE FOR STUDENTS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: OPENING PERFORMANCE FOR THE TOLSON CENTER FOR COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE GRAND OPENING, PERFORMANCE AT TWO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. PERFORM AT TOLSON JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, AND HAS SERVED ROUGHLY 25 KIDS. CAREERWISE ELKHART COUNTY MODERN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIPS: CWEC IS A MODERN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR JUNIOR AND SENIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL WHERE THEY EARN WAGES AND GAIN RELEVANT WORK SKILLS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE APPRENTICESHIP, STUDENTS EARN A NATIONAL CREDENTIAL FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. APPRENTICES WORK 16 HOURS A WEEK WORKING TOWARD COMPLETING COMPETENCIES RELATED TO THEIR CAREER PATH OF INTEREST. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: TOLSON HOSTED ITS FIRST TWO APPRENTICES.
    Expenses $788,059
  • ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDING FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT: FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS ARE IN COLLABORATION WITH INOVA FEDERAL. THE SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT FROM A FINANCIAL EXPERT TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL'S FINANCIAL GOALS. THE SESSIONS ARE BASED ON PARTICIPANTS' NEEDS AND WANTS, AND ARE HELD AT THE TOLSON CENTER. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: SERVING 5 INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR FINANCIAL GOALS
    Expenses $33,260
  • READ WITH ME: READ WITH ME IS A PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH ELKHART ROTARY AND COUNCIL ON AGING DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EARLY READING LITERACY FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN TO SIXTH GRADE. AN ELDER FROM COUNCIL ON AGING WOULD COME AND READ TO THE STUDENTS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A STRONG PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ELKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY WAS ESTABLISHED AND 5 KIDS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM. MUSIC TOGETHER BABIES: MUSIC TOGETHER BABIES IS IN COLLABORATION WITH GOSHEN COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM IS AN 8 WEEK PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS AND BABIES RANGING IN AGE FROM 0 TO 9 MONTHS. THE PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN A WEEKLY MUSIC SESSION LED BY AN INSTRUCTOR. A CD AND SONGBOOK ARE PROVIDED TO PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS TO CONTINUE TO EXPLORE MUSIC WITH THEIR INFANT. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: SUPPORTING 5 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND 5 INFANTS.
    Expenses $164,063 · revenue $17,979

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
85-3459631
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
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P28)
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,816,713
Income (IRS master file)
$2,400,437

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,400,437$1,170,566$13,816,713XML
990December 2023$7,584,283$380,265$15,803,350XML
990December 2022$3,377,360$221,790$5,346,263IRS
990December 2021–––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 85-3459631).

Questions about TOLSON CENTER INC

What is the EIN of TOLSON CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TOLSON CENTER INC is 85-3459631.
Is TOLSON CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to TOLSON CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TOLSON CENTER 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 TOLSON CENTER 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 TOLSON CENTER 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 TOLSON CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NEKEISHA ALAYNA ALEXIS.
Who are the officers and directors of TOLSON CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $87,015 (BREANNA ALLEN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does TOLSON CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,400,437, expenses of $1,170,566 and total assets of $13,816,713 at year end.

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