2026-01-16T16:28:53-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 541752985 BERNIE L BATES FOUNDATION INC BERN 7038017091 5900 Barclay Drive Number 150653 Alexandria VA 22315 Jeffrey Owens Treasurer 7038017091 2025-09-23 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Marvin Chisolm 5900 Barclay Drive Number 150653 Alexandria VA 22316 204970 0 X www.blbinc.org X 1995 VA The Foundation awards scholarships to college bound students and college students; sponsors and supports community based organizations and schools focused on educational activities and quality of life improvements. Foundation supports Food Banks and community activities such as talent enrichment, college preparation programs, and support and mentor youth. 15 0 0 0 0 0 146916 191878 0 0 9580 13092 0 0 156496 204970 109237 112731 0 0 0 0 115 0 0 13750 59904 123102 172635 33394 32335 451195 444245 130000 43447 321195 400798 X The Bernie L Bates Foundation, Inc. shall award scholarships to college students and college-bound students. The Foundation shall provide support to the less fortunate by assisting to feed, clothe, house, and educate them. The Foundation will support food banks and other helping facilities in the community. The Foundation shall assist in community activities such as talent enrichment and college preparation programs. The Foundation shall seek out opportunities to support and mentor our youth in the community. 0 0 30000 30000 Scholarship Recipients: Daija Stewart-Simmons-Howard University-$5,000; Dhruv Yelisetti-University of Pittsburg-$2,500; Tariq Gibbs -SUNY College of Environmental Science-$1,750; Semi Ali-Brown University-$1,750; Cecilla Erinne-Virginia Tech University-$1,750; Walker Camille Harris-Florida A&M University-$1,750; Asiedua Adu-Gyamfi-James Madison University-$1,750; Bryce Gunn-Boston University-$1,750; Adan Eftekhari-Harvard University-$1,500; Mickhaila Murray-Temple University-$1,500; Sumaya Finney-Virginia Tech University-$1,500; Austin Harris-North Carolina A&T State University-$1,500; Anthony Thompson-Morgan State University-$1,500; Charisse Ferguson-Bell-North Carolina A&T State University-$1,500; Verniece Spraggins-Temple University-$1,500; Angelina Chapa-Florida Atlantic University-$1,500 25190 1000 25190 Social Action and Community Support: Reading for Success-$415; Community Recognition-$1,800; Fairfax County Foster Care-$2,375; Gum Springs/New Hope Housing/PATH Outreach-$295; Thanksgiving Donations/Other-$1,829; Student Awards Program-$7,095; ManUP Mentoring Program-$397; Privilege Award-$10,279; George Mason University Foundation-$1,000 (Grant) 1800 1900 Talent Hunt Awards: Mathieu Mercer-$1,000; Tariq Gibbs-$500; Robin Newhouse-$250; Miya Grimard-$50 81327 134788 Other Program Services 81327 0 134788 138317 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 VA X X Jeffrey L Owens 7038017091 5900 Barclay Drive Number 150653 Alexandria VA 223150563 X Marvin Chisolm President 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Hector Sheppard Jr Vice President 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Kenneth M Younger Secretary 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Jeffrey L Owens Treasurer 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Kerry Bell Assistant Treasurer 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Bradford M Caldwell Assistant Secretary 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Jerome W Haggins Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Antonio Coleman Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Myron B McDaniels Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Maurice A Cogdell Director 3 X 0 0 0 Richard G Morris Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Ray A Buckner Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Farrell J Duncombe II Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 James W Cherry Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Chester B Keller Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5321 0 106733 0 0 79824 0 191878 0 13092 13092 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 106733 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 204970 13092 0 0 1000 1000 111731 111731 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9646 0 9646 0 10843 0 10843 0 4157 0 4157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1082 0 1082 0 Investment Expenses 25511 25511 0 0 Memberships and Subscriptions 750 0 750 0 Contract and Professional Fees 7513 0 7513 0 Merchant Account Fees 327 0 327 0 75 75 0 0 172635 138317 34318 0 41139 59222 7161 8185 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56147 43447 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 346748 333391 0 0 0 0 0 0 451195 444245 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 130000 43447 130000 43447 X 321195 400798 0 0 321195 400798 451195 444245 X 32335 -74 0 -25511 0 72853 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 61917 92159 118741 146916 191878 611611 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61917 92159 118741 146916 191878 611611 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 611611 3434 16154 12218 9580 13092 54478 0 0 0 0 0 0 3434 16154 12218 9580 13092 54478 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65351 108313 130959 156496 204970 666089 0.91821 0.89467 0.08179 0.10533 X 333391 F 0 333391 0 $1M Challenge 13447 $1M Challenge Insurance 30000 43447 Achievement Week 14087 0 14087 0 0 0 0 0 0 Golf Tournament 27971 0 27971 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 64675 0 64675 0 0 0 0 0 0 106733 0 106733 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 106733 1 Scholarships for students and funds for books and educational supplies. 0 0 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The Bernie L Bates Foundation provide periodic reports as required by all grant awards. Form 990, Header, Line B Part 1, number 3, correct the number of voting members, from 17 to 15. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Other Program Services Expenses-$81,327: Achievement Week-$6,362; New Year's Eve-$31,640; Golf Classic-$10,673; CFC-$256; Sweetheart Affair-$5,632; Crab Feast-$12,427; Other-$14,337; Other Program Services Revenue-$134,788: Fundraising Events:$106,733; CFC-$5,321; Other:$22,734 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Treasurer approved Form 990 and provided a copy to the Officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All Directors are required to identify any conflicts of interests with any activities involving the Bernie L Bates Foundation. No Improprieties have been identified during the audit review process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All policies and procedures are provided on the website and provided to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Notes Receivable decreased from $56,147 to $43,447 (-$13,700) and Total Liabilities decreased from $130,000 to $43,447 (+$86,553) Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc PO Box 30876 Alexandria VA 22310 Social Service VA 501(c)(7) N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0