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Nonprofit · EIN 86-2411816

MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC

Also known as LAKEIA A NARD SOLE MBR

Tax-exempt · OWENSBORO, KY 42303

Financials

$250K$28K2023$17K$130K2024$14K$86K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$13,613$85,921-$72,308$37,103–$37,103
December 31, 2024990-EZ$16,888$129,969-$113,081$109,211–$109,211
December 31, 2023990$250,000$27,708$222,292$222,292$0$222,292
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$13,613

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$35,530
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$38,770
Occupancy
$1,998
Other expenses
$45,153
Program services (functional)
$62,785

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$109,411
Total assets, end of year
$37,103
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$37,103
Cash, savings and investments
$36,983
Land and buildings
$120
Gross receipts
$13,613

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAKEIA NARDPRESIDENT40$35,530
ARMANI YOUNGBOARD MEMBER2$0
MAURICE HOODBOARD MEMBER2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAKEIA NARDPRESIDENT40$30,854
ARMANI YOUNGBOARD MEMBER2$0
MAURICE HOODBOARD MEMBER2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAKEIA NARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$14,372
ARMANI YOUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MAURICE HOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3921 HAWTHORNE DR, OWENSBORO, KY 42303-7336
In care of
% LAKEIA NARD
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
3921 HAWTHORNE DR, OWENSBORO KY 42303
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
LAKEIA NARD, 3921 HAWTHORNE DR, OWENSBORO KY 42303
Signed the 990-EZ
LAKEIA NARD, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
Brenda G Clayton CPA

Mission

Advocacy for children and familys with rare disease

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Participation in conferences, community events, and award recognitions that strengthen partnerhsips, expand awareness and promote advocacy for children of color impacted by rare diseases including pediatric ALS and autism
    Expenses $62,785

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-N for MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC

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

IRS record

EIN
86-2411816
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)
Animal-related (D11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$37,103
Income (IRS master file)
$13,613

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$13,613$85,921$37,103XML
990-EZDecember 2024$16,888$129,969$109,211IRS
990December 2023$250,000$27,708$222,292XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: LAKEIA NARD
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 86-2411816).

Questions about MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC

What is the EIN of MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC is 86-2411816.
Is MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER 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 MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER 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 MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names LAKEIA NARD.
Who are the officers and directors of MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,530 (LAKEIA NARD, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does MELANIN CHILDREN MATTER INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,613, expenses of $85,921 and total assets of $37,103 at year end.

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