Nonprofit · EIN 87-4393361
RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC
Also known as ROPE
Tax-exempt · PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $543,269 | $473,995 | $69,274 | $170,040 | $0 | $170,040 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $315,369 | $354,750 | -$39,381 | $100,766 | $0 | $100,766 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $370,834 | $234,731 | $136,103 | $136,142 | $0 | $136,142 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $543,253
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $16
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $41,225
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,211
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $80,411
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $23,657
- Travel
- $140,767
- Depreciation
- $1,413
- Program services (functional)
- $349,274
- Management and general (functional)
- $117,541
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,180
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $100,766
- Total assets, end of year
- $170,040
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $170,040
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,239
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $108,317
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $61,723
- Gross receipts
- $543,269
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY EDGERTON | EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 50 | $56,908 |
| KEIANA WEST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANA MONSALVE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRAN ZARUBICK | TREASURER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| GLORIA SAUNDERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATHAN ROGERS | MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| KIANA REID | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEIANE WEST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANA MONSALVE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRAN ZARUBICK | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA SAUNDERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATHAN ROGERS | MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEIANE WEST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANA MONSALVE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRAN ZARUBICK | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA SAUNDERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATHAN ROGERS | MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 741 TYLER ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-4318
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHIRLEY EDGERTON, 741 TYLER STREET, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
- Signed the 990
- SHIRLEY EDGERTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (413) 496-4692
- Return prepared by
- INTEGRITY TAX SERVICE & BOOKKEEPING
Mission
The mission of the ROPE is to celebrate and honor the entry of adolescents into adulthood and provide them with the skills and knowledge that they need to be successful, independent, and responsible people.
Program accomplishments
- International travel- An opportunity for scholars of R.O.P.E. to increase their knowledge of African (Ghanaian) culture, history and to engage with young Ghanaian women and participate in conversation and explore life as a young woman in Ghana and life as a young woman in America. The scholars also were able to volunteer and provide worthwhile services in the School of the Good Shepherd Orphanage and School.Expenses $121,724
- To assist in sustaining our alumni in college, R.O.P.E. provides needed tuition funds and other support.Expenses $54,924
- R.O.P.E. conducts extensive college tours throughout Massachusetts,neighboring states,Southern States and Malcolm Bernard Fair in N.Y. to introduce our scholars, many who would be first generation students to higher education options. The scholars also discuss career options and learn about college life. ROPE also provides workshops to empower and equip the beneficiariesExpenses $171,829
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-4393361
- 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)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $170,040
- Income (IRS master file)
- $543,269
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $543,269 | $473,995 | $170,040 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $315,369 | $354,750 | $100,766 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $370,834 | $234,731 | $136,142 | XML |
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 87-4393361).
Questions about RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC
- What is the EIN of RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC is 87-4393361.
- Is RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC 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 RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC 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 RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC 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 RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHIRLEY EDGERTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,908 (SHIRLEY EDGERTON, EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RITES OF PASSAGE & EMPOWERMENT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $543,269, expenses of $473,995 and total assets of $170,040 at year end.
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