Nonprofit · EIN 86-1665740
EQUITY INITIATIVE INC
Also known as EQUITY INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · WICHITA, KS 67214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $14,613 | $21,909 | -$7,296 | $3,908 | $0 | $3,908 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $43,868 | $52,037 | -$8,169 | $3,035 | $0 | $3,035 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,613
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $12,042
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,948
- Other expenses
- $6,919
- Program services (functional)
- $21,909
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,204
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,908
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,908
- Cash, savings and investments
- $3,908
- Gross receipts
- $14,613
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAQIYLA BANKS | PRESIDENT | 25 | $0 |
| CHARNEA BELL | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| CARMEN MOORE | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAQIYLA BANKS | PRESIDENT | 25 | $0 |
| CHARNEA BELL | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| CARMEN MOORE | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1751 N ASH AVE, WICHITA, KS 67214-1915
- In care of
- % SHAQIYLA BANKS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1608 E WATERMAN ST, WICHITA KS 672111828
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- ShaQiyla Banks, 1608 E Waterman St, Wichita KS 67211
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SHAQIYLA BANKS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (316) 444-0242
- Website
- WWW.EQUITYINITIATIVEKS.COM
- Return prepared by
- Accend Accounting
Mission
YOUTH LIFE SKILLS RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE
Program accomplishments
- LIFE SKILLS: HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN KANSAS CONTINUE TO LEARN AND APPLY NEW SKILLS WHILE DEVELOPING INTO FUTURE LEADERSExpenses $12,721 · grants $8,485
- TUTORING: HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN KANSAS IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS, BUILD CONFIDENCE, STAY IN SCHOOL, AND GRADUATE WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OR ENTERING THE WORKFORCExpenses $6,361 · grants $4,243
- MEDIA ARTS: HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN KANSAS DEVELOP SOCIAL, DECISION-MAKING, RISK TAKING AND INNOVATION SKILLSExpenses $2,827 · grants $1,885
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-1665740
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,908
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,613
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $14,613 | $21,909 | $3,908 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: ShaQiyla Banks | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $43,868 | $52,037 | $3,035 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 86-1665740).
Questions about EQUITY INITIATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of EQUITY INITIATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EQUITY INITIATIVE INC is 86-1665740.
- Is EQUITY INITIATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to EQUITY INITIATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EQUITY INITIATIVE INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of EQUITY INITIATIVE 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 EQUITY INITIATIVE 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 EQUITY INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names ShaQiyla Banks.
- Who are the officers and directors of EQUITY INITIATIVE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EQUITY INITIATIVE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,613, expenses of $21,909 and total assets of $3,908 at year end.
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