Nonprofit · EIN 87-3213109
LUCKY JEFFERSON
Tax-exempt · BERWYN, IL 60402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $89,457 | $67,680 | $21,777 | $30,671 | $1,412 | $29,259 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $89,771
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$314
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $600
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $14,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,500
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $23,049
- Occupancy
- $397
- Other expenses
- $29,134
- Program services (functional)
- $68,887
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,895
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,671
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,412
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,259
- Cash, savings and investments
- $30,671
- Gross receipts
- $90,664
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NaBeela Washington | President, Executive Director | 20 | $14,500 |
| Dashone Jackson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffiny Washington | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3103 SCOVILLE AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402-3122
- In care of
- % NABEELA WASHINGTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 3103 Scoville Ave, Berwyn IL 60402
- Signed the 990-EZ
- NaBeela Washington, President, Executive Director
- Phone
- (773) 974-0961
- Website
- https://luckyjefferson.com/
Mission
Lucky Jefferson is a literary nonprofit dedicated to amplifying the voices of modern readers through publishing, education, and community programming. The organization publishes print literary works, compensates 100% of contributors at fair rates, and provides free educational workshops in poetry, media literacy, and visual storytelling. Lucky Jefferson prioritizes writers and artists historically excluded from mainstream publishing including BIPOC, incarcerated, disabled, and multilingual creators.
Program accomplishments
- Publishing Lucky Jefferson published 4 literary works in 2025 including Cataclysma, Fissure, Estallido, and Making the World Soft. 69 contributors were published and compensated, including 18 incarcerated writers and artists across 3 carceral institutions.Expenses $38,482 · grants $600
- Hosted 13 free workshops including 6 virtual poetry workshops reaching 20+ states and 15+ countries, 3 media literacy workshops, and 4 in-person zine workshops serving 77 total participants.Expenses $8,266
- Photography Fellowship and Exhibition Description: Awarded first Photography Fellowship to Englewood photographer Brittany Norment in partnership with Buddy. Fellowship included mentorship, editorial support, and equipment access. Culminated in the Everyday Monuments exhibition at the Chicago Cultural Center.Expenses $15,475
- Launched 15 West a resident and volunteer-powered neurodiverse-first community newsroom covering Chicagos West Side and neighboring suburbs. Fiscally sponsored program of Lucky Jefferson supported by Cook County Digital Equity Impact Grant and The Field Foundation.Expenses $6,664
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3213109
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,671
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,664
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $89,457 | $67,680 | $30,671 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: NaBeela Washington | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: NaBeela Washington | 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 87-3213109).
Questions about LUCKY JEFFERSON
- What is the EIN of LUCKY JEFFERSON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUCKY JEFFERSON is 87-3213109.
- Is LUCKY JEFFERSON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to LUCKY JEFFERSON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUCKY JEFFERSON 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 LUCKY JEFFERSON 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 LUCKY JEFFERSON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUCKY JEFFERSON?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,500 (NaBeela Washington, President, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LUCKY JEFFERSON have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $89,457, expenses of $67,680 and total assets of $30,671 at year end.
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