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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0928850

READY TO WORK

Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

Financials

$331K$325K2024$175K$83K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of READY TO WORK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$175,222$83,205$92,017$98,222$0$98,222
December 31, 2024990$331,440$325,235$6,205$6,205$0$6,205
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$175,222
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$43,739
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$43,739
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$35,594
Management and general (functional)
$47,611

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,205
Total assets, end of year
$98,222
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$98,222
Gross receipts
$175,222
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
AL

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Hugh ThomasPreident
Officer
0$0
Rosalyn LawsonVice President/Secretary
Officer
0$0
Mason PhillipsTreasurer
Officer
0$0
Finis St JohnSecretary
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Hugh ThomasPreident
Officer
0$0
Rosalyn LawsonVice President/Secretary
Officer
0$0
Amy CrossTreasurer
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3800 COLONNADE PKWY STE 300, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243-2301
In care of
% DRE BENJAMIN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Mason Phillips, 3800 Colonnade Parkway300, Birmingham, AL 35243
Signed the 990
Mason Phillips, Treasurer
Phone
(205) 907-7900
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

READY TO WORK'S AIM IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND EMPLOYERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Ready to Work Program - A five week program during which participants complete an ACE course to foster education
    Expenses $35,594

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for READY TO WORK

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

IRS record

EIN
99-0928850
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J22)
Assets (IRS master file)
$98,222
Income (IRS master file)
$175,222

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$175,222$83,205$98,222XML
990December 2024$331,440$325,235$6,205XML

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 99-0928850).

Questions about READY TO WORK

What is the EIN of READY TO WORK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of READY TO WORK is 99-0928850.
Is READY TO WORK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to READY TO WORK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does READY TO WORK 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 READY TO WORK 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 READY TO WORK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of READY TO WORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Mason Phillips.
Who are the officers and directors of READY TO WORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does READY TO WORK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $175,222, expenses of $83,205 and total assets of $98,222 at year end.

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