Nonprofit · EIN 87-2771941
KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS
Tax-exempt · DEARBORN, MI 48126
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $62,904 | $258,742 | -$195,838 | $265,822 | $3,571 | $262,251 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $52,931 | $140,042 | -$87,111 | $463,243 | $5,154 | $458,089 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $555,463 | $10,263 | $545,200 | $547,066 | $1,866 | $545,200 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,074
- Program service revenue
- $40,188
- Investment income
- $7,642
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $65,312
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $63,674
- Occupancy
- $37,348
- Other expenses
- $92,408
- Program services (functional)
- $123,892
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $463,243
- Total assets, end of year
- $265,822
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,571
- Net assets, end of year
- $262,251
- Cash, savings and investments
- $264,872
- Gross receipts
- $62,904
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aous Asfar | President | 65 | $0 |
| Aqeel Al-Tamimi | Finance Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Wissam Bazzi | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aous Asfar | President | 20 | $0 |
| Aqeel Al-Tamimi | Finance Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Wissam Bazzi | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aous Asfar | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Aqeel Al-Tamimi | Finance Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Wissam Bazzi | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4892 CURTIS ST, DEARBORN, MI 48126-4125
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 4892 Curtis Street, Dearborn MI 48126
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Aous Asfar, 4892 Curtis Street, Dearborn MI 48126
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Aous Asfar, President
- Phone
- (313) 903-2880
- Return prepared by
- James Russell PLLC
Mission
To inspire, educate, and elevate generations of youth to become better people, who live purposeful lives, contribute positively to society, are understanding, kind, and merciful to others regardless of ethnicity, race, or background.
Program accomplishments
- Speaking engagements - This is the Inspire phase of our program. In this phase we are invited to visit a community event, or a school assembly in which we deliver the keynote speech to inspire the youth to strive for knowledge, character development, and self-growth.Expenses $21,091
- The knowledge seeker program - this is the educate phase of the program. It consists of a series of 6 courses that every knowledge seeker goes through to build their foundation of knowledge. It includes a course on leading a purposeful life, self-actualization and decision making, ethics, the art of dialog, and communication with like-minded people and otherwise.Expenses $63,000
- Mentorship - this is the elevate phase of the program. In this phase, we set up meetings with the youth to determine their life goals and to help them setup a plan and develop the mindset and skills to achieve them. It includes courses on goal-setting, time-management, self-discipline, academic path planning, and career path planning.Expenses $39,801
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2771941
- 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)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $265,822
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,904
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $62,904 | $258,742 | $265,822 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $52,931 | $140,042 | $463,243 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $555,463 | $10,263 | $547,066 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Aous Asfar | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 87-2771941).
Questions about KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS
- What is the EIN of KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS is 87-2771941.
- Is KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS 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 KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS 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 KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Aous Asfar.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $62,904, expenses of $258,742 and total assets of $265,822 at year end.
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