Nonprofit · EIN 27-2308109
HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC
Also known as MITCHELVILLE PRESERVATION PROJECT
Tax-exempt · HILTON HEAD, SC 29925
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,440,862 | $1,999,148 | -$558,286 | $7,892,460 | $94,797 | $7,797,663 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $4,638,995 | $1,445,334 | $3,193,661 | $8,316,912 | $46,222 | $8,270,690 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $603,479 | $766,855 | -$163,376 | $818,286 | $0 | $818,286 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,287,740
- of which government grants
- $319,684
- Program service revenue
- $34,782
- Investment income
- $102,048
- Net income from fundraising events
- $16,292
- Other revenue
- $16,292
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $769,748
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,221
- Other salaries and wages
- $227,438
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $363,090
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $179,240
- Depreciation
- $3,692
- Program services (functional)
- $1,487,450
- Management and general (functional)
- $406,698
- Fundraising (functional)
- $105,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,316,912
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,892,460
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $94,797
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,797,663
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42,633
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$207,307
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,004,970
- Gross receipts
- $1,479,826
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHMAD WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $98,359 | $18,862 |
| AFRIKA LATRICE CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONYA GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON SANDERS-FUNNYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINTON HALLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HESTER HODDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TIGHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OMOLOLA CAMPBELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HERBERT FORD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAPOLEAN NELSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN ERENBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHMAD WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $57,744 | $11,263 |
| ERIN ERENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| HERBERT FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANDREA GRANT GUESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINTON HALLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| HESTER HODDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| NAPOLEAN NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TIGHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLY WATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN HOTCHKISS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND WERTS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| OMOLOLA CAMPBELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS C BARNWELL JR | CHAIR EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGOT BROWN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE BERNDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CARLTON DALLAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| HERBERT FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DRANDREA GRANT GUESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| HESTER HODDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIRSTEN HOTCHKISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MYLA LERNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ANNA PONDER PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GRACE STEPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHALE TIGHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BILLY WATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RAYMOND WERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARGOT BROWN | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| LOLA CAMPBELL | VICE CHAIRPE Officer | – | $0 |
| THOMAS C BARNWELL JR | CHAIRMAN EME Officer | – | $0 |
| DIDI SUMMERS PHD | CHAIRMAN Officer | – | $0 |
| GLORIA HOLMES PHD | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| AHMAD WARD | KEY EMPLOYEE Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 21758, HILTON HEAD, SC 29925-1758
- In care of
- % ROSE JACKSON-KNIGHTON- TREASURER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO BOX 21758, HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC 29925
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AHMAD WARD, PO BOX 21758, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29925
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- RANDY DOLYNIUK, PO BOX 21758, HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC 29925
- Signed the 990
- AHMAD WARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (843) 255-7300
- Return prepared by
- DAVIS & COMPANY CPAS
Mission
THE HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK (HMFP) IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND HONOR HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE, THE FIRST TOWN OF SELF-GOVERNING FORMERLY ENSLAVED PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES. THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN THAT BUILT THIS COMMUNITY PLANTED STRONG AND ENDURING FAMILIAL ROOTS FOR GENERATIONS OF FUTURE AFRICAN AMERICANS.
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION JUNETEENTH IS THE OLDEST KNOWN CELEBRATION TO RECOGNIZE THE END OF SLAVERY. IT WAS ON JUNE 19, 1865, WHEN UNION OFFICER MAJOR GENERAL GORDON GRANGER ARRIVED AT GALVESTON, TEXAS WITH NEWS THAT THE WAR HAD ENDED AND ALL SLAVES WERE NOW FREE. HMFP HOSTS ITS ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK. THIS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS THE PARK AND FEATURES STAGE PERFORMANCES AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING THAT GIVES VISITORS A UNIQUE LOOK AT HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE.Expenses $159,107 · revenue $19,418
- GRIOT'S CORNERGRIOT'S CORNER IS A PROGRAM TAILORED FOR PRE-K -THROUGH 3RD GRADE THAT USES STORYTELLERS AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES TO HIGHLIGHT FREEDOM, ACCEPTANCE, MULTICULTURALISM AND CITIZENSHIP. THE "GRIOT" IS A WEST AFRICAN STORYTELLER, HISTORIAN AND/OR MUSICIAN. THE GRIOT'S ROLE WAS TO PRESERVE THE GENEALOGIES AND ORAL TRADITIONS OF THE RESPECTIVE TRIBE. GRIOT'S CORNER USES THE SPIRIT OF STORYTELLING TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND TO HELP YOUNG STUDENTS BUILD STRONG CHARACTER TRAITS. THIS SERIES IS ESPECIALLY DESIGNED TO ENGAGE YOUNG LEARNERS WITH INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE READING, CREATIVE DRAMATICS, ART AND MUSIC. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES EDUCATIONAL DISPARITIES IN THE REGION AND SEEKS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN BY CONNECTING THEM TO THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ENCOURAGING LIFELONG LEARNING.Expenses $7,990
- THE PROJECTTHE ORGANIZAITON IS ENGAGEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPLE FACILILITES AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK. THE LOCATION OF THE PARK IS LAND OWNED BY THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD AND THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ARRNAGEMENT WITH THE TOWN TO CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES ON THE PARK LAND. EACH YEAR ANY VALUE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COST TO CONSTRUCT THE FACILITIES ARE NONCASH DONATIONS TO THE TOWN BECAUSE THE TOWN OWNS THE LAND AND ANY FACILITIES CONSTRUCTED ON THE LAND.Expenses $769,748 · grants $769,748
- Expenses $550,605 · revenue $15,364
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2308109
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,892,460
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,479,826
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,440,862 | $1,999,148 | $7,892,460 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,923,456 | $1,025,498 | $3,519,441 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $603,479 | $766,855 | $818,286 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: RANDY DOLYNIUK | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-2308109).
Questions about HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC
- What is the EIN of HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC is 27-2308109.
- Is HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK 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 HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC 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 HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC 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 HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AHMAD WARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,359 (AHMAD WARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,440,862, expenses of $1,999,148 and total assets of $7,892,460 at year end.
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