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Nonprofit · EIN 87-3600770

PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

Financials

$39K$1K2023$216K$179K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$216,276$179,031$37,245$79,277$3,710$75,567
December 31, 2023990-EZ$39,400$1,078$38,322$38,322$0$38,322
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$216,275
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$70,374
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$75,758
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$275
Accounting fees
$350
Occupancy
$25,037
Travel
$3,384
Depreciation
$500
Program services (functional)
$179,031

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$38,322
Total assets, end of year
$79,277
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,710
Net assets, end of year
$75,567
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,500
Gross receipts
$216,276
Employees
4
Volunteers
73
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
MI

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Al MussmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dillondria PattersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ebon SandersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Bomani GrayDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Wilson ChandlerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Charmelle BrownDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
George GollidayChairman
Officer
3$0
Doug SchafferVice-Chairman
Officer
3$0
Kayla HurseSecretary
Officer
3$0
Jay BarberTreasurer
Officer
3$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jessica McFallDirector1$0
Al MussmanDirector1$0
Dillondria PattersonDirector1$0
Ebon SandersDirector1$0
Bomani GrayDirector1$0
Wilson ChandlerDirector1$0
Charmelle BrownDirector1$0
George GollidayChairman0$0
Doug SchafferVice-Chairman1$0
Kayla HurseSecretary1$0
Jay BarberTreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
315 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4413
In care of
% JAMES GUNTER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
James Gunter, 240 West Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Signed the 990
James Gunter, Executive Director
Phone
(269) 363-4000
Return prepared by
AUDREY E SALESBERRY CPA

Mission

See Schedule O

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Pillar Center is a community hub in downtown Benton Harbor created by Present Pillars Foundation to strengthen fathers and families through fellowship, resource navigation, and collaborative programming. It serves as a safe, trauma-informed space for men to grow in their physical, mental, and financial well-being.
    Expenses $89,515
  • Pillars University is the home for all Present Pillars' learning and capacity-building programs. It includes courses such as 24/7 Dad, Son to a Father, Co-Parenting, Conflict Resolution, and fatherhood preparation classes, all designed to strengthen personal growth, relational skills, and confidence in fatherhood.
    Expenses $44,758
  • Present Pillars' Outreach Program meets fathers, young men, and families where they are. Through school engagement, neighborhood presence, and partnerships across the community, we connect people to mentorship, health resources, employment pathways, expungement support, and fatherhood programs. Our team builds trust, listens, and provides hands-on support so that every father knows he is valued and supported.
    Expenses $44,758

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
87-3600770
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$79,277
Income (IRS master file)
$216,276

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$216,276$179,031$79,277XML
990-EZDecember 2023$39,400$1,078$38,322XML

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 87-3600770).

Questions about PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION is 87-3600770.
Is PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION 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 PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION 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 PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names James Gunter.
Who are the officers and directors of PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PRESENT PILLARS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $216,276, expenses of $179,031 and total assets of $79,277 at year end.

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