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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1689533

BERRIEN CONNECTION

Tax-exempt · BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

Financials

$160K$127K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BERRIEN CONNECTION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$159,669$126,889$32,780$36,879$0$36,879
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$159,669
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$42,420
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$42,420
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$5,335
Management and general (functional)
$121,554

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,099
Total assets, end of year
$36,879
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$36,879
Net assets without donor restrictions
$35,389
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,490
Gross receipts
$159,669
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2022
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
Chokwe PitchfordExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1825 UNION AVE APT 3C, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6236
In care of
% CHOKWE PITCHFORD
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
185 E MAIN STREET, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Chokwe Pitchford, 185 E MAIN ST, STE 101, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
CHOKWE PITCHFORD, 185 E MAIN STREET, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Signed the 990
Chokwe Pitchford, Executive Director

Mission

Berrien Connection a 501c3 non-profit organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Berrien County through strategic investments in housing revitalization cultural enrichment and the expansion of skilled trades education to support economic mobility for local families.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Berrien Connection in 2024 engaged in community canvassing and education around the election cycle these activities were non-partisan and did not mention candidates campaigns or political parties; our activities highlighted early voting locations in rural areas absentee ballot applications and drop-off locations and assisted voters in transportation to their polling location.
    Expenses $5,335
  • Berrien Connection ran digital advertisements highlighting the organization our work and our plans for 2025.0

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-N on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for BERRIEN CONNECTION

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-1689533
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)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$36,879
Income (IRS master file)
$159,669

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$159,669$126,889$36,879IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: CHOKWE PITCHFORD
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS

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 88-1689533).

Questions about BERRIEN CONNECTION

What is the EIN of BERRIEN CONNECTION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BERRIEN CONNECTION is 88-1689533.
Is BERRIEN CONNECTION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to BERRIEN CONNECTION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BERRIEN CONNECTION 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 BERRIEN CONNECTION 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 BERRIEN CONNECTION 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 BERRIEN CONNECTION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Chokwe Pitchford.
Who are the officers and directors of BERRIEN CONNECTION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BERRIEN CONNECTION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $159,669, expenses of $126,889 and total assets of $36,879 at year end.

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