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Nonprofit · EIN 93-1912433

FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28217

Financials

$102K$9K2023$81K$36K2024$62K$40K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$61,962$39,600$22,362$160,812$0$160,812
December 31, 2024990-EZ$81,123$35,750$45,373$138,450$0$138,450
December 31, 2023990-EZ$102,018$8,941$93,077$93,077$0$93,077
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$61,962

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$39,600
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Program services (functional)
$39,600

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$138,450
Total assets, end of year
$160,812
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$160,812
Cash, savings and investments
$160,812
Gross receipts
$61,962

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN STURMPRESIDENT5$0
CORY LILLISTONTREASURER2$0
NICOLE THARRINGTONSECRETARY2$0
TAMMY HICKEYDIRECTOR1$0
MARIE COLLINSDIRECTOR1$0
TAMMY CALHOUNDIRECTOR1$0
JEFF MULLENDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES BLANKSHIPPRESIDENT5$0
NICOLE THARRINGTONSECRETARY2$0
CORY LILLISTONTREASURER2$0
TAMMY HICKEYDIRECTOR1$0
MARIE COLLINSDIRECTOR1$0
TAMMY CALHOUNDIRECTOR1$0
PATRICK GREENEDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES BLANKSHIPPRESIDENT5$0
NICOLE THARRINGTONSECRETARY2$0
CORY LILLISTONTREASURER2$0
TAMMY HICKEYDIRECTOR1$0
MARIE COLLINSDIRECTOR1$0
TAMMY CALHOUNDIRECTOR1$0
PATRICK GREENEDIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8700 RED OAK BLVD STE J, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217-3979
In care of
% NICOLE THARRINGTON
Signed the 990-EZ
CORY LILLISTON, TREASURER
Phone
(855) 871-9027
Return prepared by
SKODY SCOT & CO CPAS PC

Mission

THE FIREBIRDS CARES EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND (EAF) PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO TEAM MEMBERS EXPERIENCING A SUDDEN FINANCIAL CRISIS RESULTING FROM AN UNFORESEEN QUALIFIED EVENT. EAF GRANTS ARE CONSIDERED NON-TAXABLE INCOME AND DO NOT HAVE TO BE REPAID.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FUND IS THE ONLY PROGRAM THAT OPERATES AND IS INTENDED TO ASSIST THE TEAM IN CASE OF SEVERE FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY.
    Expenses $39,600 · grants $39,600

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
93-1912433
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 (P60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$160,812
Income (IRS master file)
$61,962

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$61,962$39,600$160,812IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$81,123$35,750$138,450XML
990-EZDecember 2023$102,018$8,941$93,077XML

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 93-1912433).

Questions about FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC

What is the EIN of FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC is 93-1912433.
Is FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIREBIRDS CARES EAF 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 FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC 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 FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC 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 FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FIREBIRDS CARES EAF INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $61,962, expenses of $39,600 and total assets of $160,812 at year end.

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