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Nonprofit · EIN 93-2986332

ES OF CHOICE

Also known as SHINE2INSPIRE

Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30326

Financials

$128K$113K2023$216K$215K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ES OF CHOICE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$216,046$214,524$1,522$33,146$16,777$16,369
December 31, 2023990-EZ (amended)$127,931$113,084$14,847$18,347$3,500$14,847
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$231,325
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$15,279
Other revenue
-$15,279

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$26,223
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,750
Professional fundraising fees
$23,835
Legal fees
$647
Accounting fees
$3,425
Occupancy
$25,851
Travel
$35,279
Depreciation
$1,306
Program services (functional)
$161,514
Management and general (functional)
$24,438
Fundraising (functional)
$28,572

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,347
Total assets, end of year
$33,146
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,777
Net assets, end of year
$16,369
Land, buildings and equipment
$11,397
Net assets without donor restrictions
$16,369
Gross receipts
$231,325
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
GA

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
Shavonne L DarganDirector
Trustee or director
0.2$950
Reggie WalkerDirector
Trustee or director
0.2$950
Shelva ClemonsDirector
Trustee or director
0.2$850
Danesha SmithChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
Andre SmithCFO
Trustee or director, Officer
0.2$0
Tran NguyenDirector
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Denise GrafSecretary
Officer
10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Danesha SmithCEO30$0
Andre SmithCFO0$0
Denise GrafSecretary10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3343 PEACHTREE RD NE STE 145, ATLANTA, GA 30326-1427
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Danesha Smith, 3343 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 145, Atlanta, GA 30326
Signed the 990
Danesha Smith, Chairman
Phone
(404) 313-6314
Return prepared by
Manoovra LLC

Mission

Our mission is to create pathways to financial success and unlock potential for students across middle school, high school, vocational/trade school, and college/university levels by exposing them to global entrepreneurship and wealth-building opportunities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ShineU Program - An immersive B-school internship offering a deep dive into the world of business. The program focuses on financial literacy, utilizing technology, professional development and golf lessons for networking. Participants receive practical exposure and get to work on real-life projects, equipping them with invaluable skills and insights. Accomplishments include: Three participants received investment awards. All participants completed eight hours of financial training, five hours of technology and AI training, eight hours of golf instruction and eight hours of professional development and high impact skills training.
    Expenses $73,115 · grants $7,203
  • Shine on the Links Program - An initiative introducing youth and young adults to golf as a business and social networking platform, culminating in the signature Shine2Inspire Annual Golf Classic. Accomplishments include: Fifteen young golfers competed in a PGA-style tournament; two participants received scholarship awards; all participants received training and mentorship by a PGA Associate and LPGA professional golfer.
    Expenses $57,615 · grants $3,500
  • Shine2Inspire scholarship of excellence at Georgia State University - Two Students received scholarships.
    Expenses $16,990 · grants $15,000
  • Mcnificent Program - An internship and business skills training program supporting Morehouse College. This program merged into the ShineU program during the middle of the year. Accomplishments in 2024 included four students who were provided hands-on business experience from an ownership perspective. They tackled real world business problems and delivered recommendations. College credits were earned for participation in the program.
    Expenses $9,554 · grants $520
  • Shine Enthusiast Program - An AI-driven, interactive digital magazine that serves as a platform for amplifying community voices and showcasing Shine2Inspire programs, projects, and initiatives. Accomplishments: Increased reach of digital magazine from 0 to 500 subscribers: Launched a one-of-a kind digital magazine highlighting community engagement.
    Expenses $4,240

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
93-2986332
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)
Education (B01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$33,146
Income (IRS master file)
$231,325

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$216,046$214,524$33,146XML
990-EZDecember 2023$127,931$113,084$18,347XML

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 93-2986332).

Questions about ES OF CHOICE

What is the EIN of ES OF CHOICE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ES OF CHOICE is 93-2986332.
Is ES OF CHOICE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to ES OF CHOICE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ES OF CHOICE 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 ES OF CHOICE 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 ES OF CHOICE 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 ES OF CHOICE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Danesha Smith.
Who are the officers and directors of ES OF CHOICE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $950 (Shavonne L Dargan, Director).
How much revenue does ES OF CHOICE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $216,046, expenses of $214,524 and total assets of $33,146 at year end.

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