Nonprofit · EIN 99-4728993
RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · LUCEDALE, MS 39452
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $60,750 | $60,623 | $127 | $127 | – | $127 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $45,100 | $37,632 | $7,468 | $7,468 | – | $7,468 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,750
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $60,623
- Program services (functional)
- $60,623
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,468
- Total assets, end of year
- $127
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $127
- Cash, savings and investments
- $127
- Gross receipts
- $60,750
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Howell | President | 10 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Howell | Vice President/secretary | 6 | $0 |
| Brandon Howell | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Rowe | Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Steven Walters | Board member | 3 | $0 |
| Kathleen Moore | Board member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Howell | President | 20 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Howell | Vice President/ Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Kathleen Moore | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Brian Rowe | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Steven Walters | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5249B HWY 612, LUCEDALE, MS 39452-0000
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jacquelyn Howell, Secretary
- Phone
- (251) 508-2875
Mission
At Rising Outdoor Initiative (ROI), our mission is to empower future generations by providing hands-on hunting and fishing opportunities to those with limited resources. We are committed to promoting sportsmanship, teaching essential skills and safety practices, and fostering a deep understanding of the vital role that responsible outdoor activities play in conservation efforts. Through education and immersive experiences, we aim to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable outdoor practices in preserving our ecosystems and supporting our economy, ensuring a lasting, positive impact for individuals and the environment.
Program accomplishments
- Hunting trips for harvesting deer (buck and does), pigs, and rams. for under resourced youths and adults, including a terminally ill child. There were 19 individuals that received these experiences.Expenses $41,500
- Taxidermy mounts for said trips.Expenses $12,623
- A week long STEM based summer camp for youths ages 8 - 14 that was centered around nature and learning outdoor skills. There were 16 youth participants including three teenage camp assistants. Funds used for rental of camp grounds, supplies for camp activities, and food/drinks for the kids for the week.Expenses $6,500
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-4728993
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N61)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $127
- Income (IRS master file)
- $60,750
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $60,750 | $60,623 | $127 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $45,100 | $37,632 | $7,468 | 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 99-4728993).
Questions about RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE is 99-4728993.
- Is RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE 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 RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE 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 RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE 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 RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RISING OUTDOOR INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,750, expenses of $60,623 and total assets of $127 at year end.
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