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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3404590

THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DAYTON, OH 45402

Financials

$525K$642K2024$489K$564K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$489,385$563,987-$74,602$203,633$25,419$178,214
December 31, 2024990$524,562$641,678-$117,116$267,735$16,297$251,438
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$489,589
of which government grants
$117,430
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$225
Net income from fundraising events
-$429
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
$225
Other revenue
-$429

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,500
Other salaries and wages
$202,110
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$300,309
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,721
Occupancy
$12,000
Travel
$1,520
Program services (functional)
$420,668
Management and general (functional)
$143,319

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$267,735
Total assets, end of year
$203,633
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,419
Net assets, end of year
$178,214
Net assets without donor restrictions
$178,214
Gross receipts
$495,714
Employees
9
Volunteers
41
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
OH

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 / weekCompensation
ASHTON DUPLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$40,000
PETER MATTHEWSEX-OFFICIO
Officer
30$32,500
DR JOCELYN ROPERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JAMES LEWISVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
AH'HAVA EL ELYONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DR THERMAN SAMPSON IITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
5$0
DEBORAH LIEBERMANGOVERNANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
AMY PINERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
5$0
AIMABLE NGABONZIZASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARC L DEWITT MEDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
5$0
STACEY LAWSONFINANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ashton DuplerExecutive Dir.
Officer
30$40,000
Peter MatthewsCEO
Officer
30$25,000
Dr Jocelyn RoperChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
10$2,000
James LewisSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
AhHava El ElyonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Dr Therman Sampson IITrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
Deborah LiebermanTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
Amy PinerTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
Aimable NgabonzizaTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
Marc L DeWitt MEdTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
Stacey LawsonTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
196 HAWTHORN ST, DAYTON, OH 45402-8342
In care of
% ASHTON SCOTT DUPLER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PETER MATTHEWS
Signed the 990
PETER MATTHEWS, EX-OFFICIO
Phone
(937) 716-1098
Return prepared by
CAST ACCOUNTING

Mission

THE EQUITY CENTER EXISTS TO EMPOWER COLLABORATIVES THAT REVIVE COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION - BY CREATING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS IN THE FORM OF A 21ST CENTURY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, RESOURCES TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, INTERNSHIPS AND SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. WE ASSIST OVER 100 STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN PROGRAMMING AND OUR SERVICES REACH OVER 300 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
    Expenses $335,618 · revenue $179,696
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - THE EQUITY CENTER ENABLES SOCIAL MOBILITY BY PROVIDING POSTSECONDARY CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING THAT ENABLE ADULTS WITH BARRIERS TO ACCESS LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT. SERVING AS A "LAST MILE" CAREER DEVELOPMENT HUB, WE ASSIST EMPLOYERS IN FINDING QUALITY, NON-TRADITIONAL TALENT WHILE MITIGATING RISK AND PROMOTING RETENTION. LAST YEAR, WE EMPOWERED STUDENTS TO GRADUATE WITH MORE THAN 168 INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS.
    Expenses $71,714 · revenue $100,536
  • FOOD SECURITY - THE EQUITY CENTER ADDRESSES THE SOCIAL DETERMINATES OF HEALTH IN THE FOURTH POOREST CITY IN AMERICA ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT CENSUS DATA, INCLUDING ACCESS TO FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENIC PRODUCTS. PROVIDING MONTHLY SUPPLIES OF CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD TO 141 RESETTLED FAMILIES LAST YEAR EXEMPLIFIES THIS COMMITMENT TO SECURING OUR NEIGHBORS FUTURES BY HELPING THEIR PRESENT NEEDS
    Expenses $13,336 · revenue $20,807

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, 2024No data

IRS record

EIN
86-3404590
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$203,633
Income (IRS master file)
$495,714

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
June 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
September 10, 2024
Reinstated
Effective June 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER

What is the EIN of THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER is 86-3404590.
Is THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on June 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2024.
Are donations to THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER 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 THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER 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 THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER 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 THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PETER MATTHEWS.
Who are the officers and directors of THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (ASHTON DUPLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THE DAYTON EQUITY CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $489,385, expenses of $563,987 and total assets of $203,633 at year end.

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